It really was quite unnatural. The lake is surrounded by hot, red rock barren desert, and not a good sized town for miles. The lake seems to be the local recreation center (I guess people must drive for miles to get here though) for motor boating, water skiing, fishing etc.

Basic statistics:

• Lake Powell is the 2nd largest man-made lake in the United States, created by Glen Canyon Dam, started in 1957.
• Lake Powell is 186 miles (300 km) long.
• Lake Powell has almost 2000 miles (3,200 km) of shoreline (more than the west coast of the United States).

We came from the east into Halls Crossing, expecting a town and lots of action. But found nothing but a car ferry to the other side of the lake at Bullfrog Bay. There was slightly more action here, but no groceries, so we camped and went to the local restaurant (at the one hotel) which was what we expected, pretty average.

We awoke the next morning with the intention to see what sort of water craft was available and at what price. The cheapest powered option was $150 for a half day, but that was booked out anyway, next option was kayaks, but it was going to be a 98 degree F (37 C) day with a LONG paddle to the nearest destination, so we continued on without hitting the water.