Unscripted- Spring Break Lake Powell -2018- Access

Finding a beach on Lake Powell during Spring Break is a competitive sport. You need a sandy alcove, protection from the wind, and a vertical wall for cliff jumping. On that Tuesday morning, we found The Spot . A hidden cove approximately six nautical miles from the main channel. The GPS read "No Data."

We threw the anchor straps into the shallows. The sand was that impossible orange-pink color. Within an hour, a floating city had formed. Kayaks were launched. The inflatable flamingo pool float was, regrettably, inflated. And the cliff—oh, the cliff. A 45-foot red sandstone slab sloping gently into water that was a terrifying 58 degrees. Unscripted- Spring Break Lake Powell -2018-

Look for water level reports. The best Houseboating happens when the lake is above 3,600 feet elevation. Pack for the desert, but respect the wind. And most importantly: Leave the itinerary at home. Finding a beach on Lake Powell during Spring