About This Dive Site
Face Canyon in Lake Powell, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area adjoining Grand Canyon, delivers expert-level dives with sheer cliff faces plunging to 120 feet, underwater petroglyph replicas, and large mouth bass haunts. Boat access from Halls Crossing Marina, about 45 minutes; features narrow crevices and swim-throughs. Visibility 10-35 feet, best post-winter drawdown. NPS scuba policy requires certified divers and permits; check for zebra mussel quarantines affecting gear.
Safety Considerations
Deep, cold water (55°F year-round at bottom) mandates drysuits and stage bottles for extended profiles, aligning with TDI advanced standards. Currents from Navajo Sandstone channels can exceed 1 knot; use down-current entries. Poor vis from sediment demands reel navigation. Glen Canyon recovery teams highlight sunken rigging hazards. Comply with NPS off-season warnings: no diving if chop exceeds 2 feet. Buddy breathing drills essential. Reference NOAA dive tables for altitude adjustments at 3,700 feet elevation.
Essential Gear
Technical kit: drysuit from DUI, twinset tanks with manifold (Cressi Travelight), primary light canister (Halcyon), guideline reel, and drysuit undergarment.