Spring Break Trip: Lake Powell – From Vegas then Back to SLC

  • Day 1 – Fly into Las Vegas from Salt Lake City  

Pick up your Van and hit the road for a Spring Break Adventure!

Drive to Lake Powell - 309 Miles/6.8 hrs. (Reserve a campground in advance) Get your camp setup for the week.  

  • Day 2/3/4 – Spend the days on or around Lake Powell for traditional spring break activities. 

  • Day 5 – Drive East to Oljato-Monument Valley and tour the area, there’s a variety of hiking and areas to explore – 192 Miles/5 hrs. Optionally stay overnight at dispersed campground.

  • Day 6/7 – Continue driving northeast to Moab - 148 Miles/2.5 hrs.

Optionally camp in the area, visit family/friends, ride mountain bikes, hike, or just explore the area. Be sure to reserve your campsites well in advance. Visit Arches National Park, which is just 15 miles north of Moab, less than a 30-minute drive. 

  • Day 7 finally drive north to SLC and drop off the van - 234 Miles/3.75 hrs.

Trip Summary – 880 Miles/18 hrs. driving over 6/7 days. Optionally shorten this trip by 1 or 2 days if you choose.

Spring Trip Ideasnikole mathews