Essentials before you go
Plan Your Visit
Everything you need to know before you arrive at Horseshoe Bend — in one place.
The essentials
🕐 Hours
Sunrise to sunset, every day of the year. The parking lot is gated at sunset.
Best time to visit →💵 Fees
$10 per car/RV · $5 motorcycle
$35–$140 commercial vehicles
No park passes accepted.
🥾 The trail
0.6 miles one way · Hard-packed sand · ADA accessible · Limited guardrails at the rim
Trail guide →⏱️ Recommended Time
We suggest people allow 60–90 minutes to park, walk to the rim, hang out, and walk back to their car.
🚻 Facilities
Restrooms at the parking lot. No restrooms on the trail. $1 bottled water sold at the lot.
Parking fee summary
Fees are paid to the City of Page. National Park Passes are not accepted. For the full fee schedule and rules, see the parking fees page.
| Vehicle | Fee |
|---|---|
| Car, truck, SUV, RV, motorhome | $10 |
| Motorcycle | $5 |
| Commercial van (up to 14 passengers) | $35 |
| Mid-size bus (15–35 passengers) | $70 |
| Full-size bus (35+ passengers) | $140 |
Cash and credit/debit accepted. Cash only on major holidays. See full details →
What to bring
Essential
- 💧 Water — at least 1 liter per person
- 🧴 Sunscreen — completely exposed trail
- 👟 Closed-toe shoes
- 🧢 Hat or sun visor
Recommended
- 📷 Camera or charged phone
- 🔦 Headlamp for sunrise/sunset visits
- 🎒 Small backpack for water and snacks
- 🧥 Light jacket in morning/evening or winter
For dogs
- 🐕 Dogs allowed on 6-ft leash
- 💧 Bring water for your pet
- 🐾 Paw protection in summer (hot sand)
- 🚫 Do not leave pets in car