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Trip Snapshot
Best Time to Visit
Year‑round; coolest in early morning or late afternoon (Jun–Aug temperatures often >95 °F)
Open
Open now · Open 24 hours
Price Range
Free
Time Needed
30 minutes
Parking
Chains Day‑Use lot (≈40 spaces, free)
Ideal For
Vault toilets (odor‑controlled), ADA stall & grab bars, hand‑sanitizer dispensers, trash dumpsters, information kiosk, adjacent gravel parking lot
Why Visit Restroom (near the Chains)
A vault‑style public restroom serving hikers, swimmers, and sightseers at the Chains Day‑Use Area, just east of Glen Canyon Dam.
Highlights
Clean, ventilated vault toilets maintained by the National Park Service
Located steps from Lake Powell shoreline and trail access
24/7 availability with free parking
Description
The Chains Day‑Use Area is a popular lakeshore access point inside Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Its restroom building contains two vault toilets, one of which is ADA‑compliant, plus hand‑sanitizer stations. The facility sits beside a large gravel parking lot and trash dumpsters, making it the primary comfort stop for visitors heading to the slickrock benches, fishing spots, and swimming coves below Glen Canyon Dam.
History
1963
Glen Canyon Dam completed, creating Lake Powell.
1972
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area established.
1990s
Chains Day‑Use parking and vault toilets first installed by NPS.
2015
ADA upgrades added to one stall.
2023
Facility remains open 24/7 with regular NPS servicing.
Features
Vault toilets (odor‑controlled)
ADA stall & grab bars
Hand‑sanitizer dispensers
Trash dumpsters
Information kiosk
Adjacent gravel parking lot
Getting There
From Page, drive US‑89 south 0.8 mi, turn left onto Chains Rd, continue 0.6 mi to parking lot.
Insider Tips
Local advice to help you make the most of your visit.
01Good to know
Bring your own drinking water
none is available.
02Be prepared
Summer surfaces get extremely hot; wear sturdy shoes.
03Local tip
Arrive early for shaded parking spots.
04Save time
Cell service (Verizon/AT&T) is usually strong.
05Stay connected
Dispose of trash in the large dumpsters provided.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is toilet paper supplied?
Yes, vault toilets are stocked daily by NPS staff.
Are there flush toilets or sinks?
No, only vault toilets with hand‑sanitizer dispensers.
Do I need a park pass just to use the restroom?
No pass is checked at the Chains lot, but one is required elsewhere in Glen Canyon NRA.
Is the restroom open during winter?
Yes, it operates 24/7 year‑round.
Can large RVs park here?
The gravel lot accommodates vehicles up to 30 ft; turnaround space is limited for larger rigs.
