Travel Information, Tours and Lodging
Driving Distance from Grand Canyon to Antelope Canyon, AZ
- Antelope Canyon to Grand Canyon North Rim is 128 miles, a 2 hour 30-minute drive.
- Antelope Canyon to Grand Canyon East Rim is 45 miles, a 1 hour drive.
- Antelope Canyon to Grand Canyon South Rim is 151 miles, a 3 hour drive.
- Antelope Canyon to Grand Canyon West Rim is 350 miles, a 5-hour 50-minute drive.
Antelope Canyon Tours & Tickets
The main activity at Antelope Canyon is to hiking through the slot canyon, but there are other great tours nearby to Lake Powell and Horseshoe Bend. Photography is also very popular here, and there are tours designed specifically for photographers. You can check out our recommended tours below, or learn more about all the Grand Canyon Tour options by reading our guide.
Best Hotels near Antelope Canyon
There are many lodging options as well as RV parks and campgrounds in Page only a few minutes from Antelope Canyon. Lake Powell and the Glen Canyon NRA are also a few minutes from Antelope. Camping along the shores of Lake Powell and the NRA is free. Glen Canyon NRA also has three developed campgrounds. Rooms in Glen Canyon NRA are available at Wahweap and Bullfrog marinas. Bullfrog, Wahweap, and Halls Crossing also have RV parks and campgrounds. You can see some popular area hotels below, or check out our Grand Canyon hotel page for options in and around the park.
Area Car Rental Options
Antelope Canyon Car Rentals- There are several car rental agencies in Page Arizona, which is only a few minutes from Antelope Canyon. You can also pick one up at any major airport you fly into, but making a car rental reservation is a good idea.
Antelope Canyon Shuttles- There are a few companies that offer shuttles to Page from other cities, but local tour companies will pick you up at your hotel and drop you off when your trip to Antelope Canyon is finished.
Closest Airports to Antelope Canyon
The closest airport to Antelope Canyon is right down the road in the city of Page, which has flights to Denver and Phoenix. Flagstaff Arizona has a small airport with daily flights and a drive time of about 2.5 hours from Page. The closest major airports are Phoenix and Las Vegas International Airports, both of which are about 5 hours from Page.
Best Restaurants and Dining Options
There are no services available at Antelope Canyon. Restaurants and shopping options are available in Page a few minutes away; including a major grocery store and a Wal Mart. Bull Frog Marina is actually located where Antelope Canyon meets Lake Powell and does have some services.
Weather and Climate
April through October typically have good weather for Antelope Canyon, with spring and fall offering the best climate. From mid-March through the first week in October the sun is higher in the sky for better lighting. Temperatures vary greatly with summer highs over 100 degrees and winter lows below freezing. The weather in the canyon itself is generally much cooler than the temperatures out in the desert sun, so be prepared especially if you go early in the morning, or during the cooler seasons.
