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Big Water
Skip Big Water as a destination: it's a tiny roadside town with one B&B and no services. Use it only as a last-resort sleep stop if you're driving between Page and Kanab and everything else is full.
Big Water is a speck of a town on US-89 between Page (AZ) and Kanab (UT), population under 500. It has one bed-and-breakfast, no restaurant, no gas station and no real sights. The only reason to stop is if you need a bed near Glen Canyon or Grand Staircase-Escalante and Page or Kanab are booked out.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (extreme heat)
- Airports
- CDC · SGU
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Big Water911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Big Water, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyVery safe; the main risk is heat and dehydration.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCDC Cedar City Regional (About 2 h 15 min drive; rental car needed).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CDC Cedar City Regional (About 2 h 15 min drive; rental car needed) · SGU St. George Regional (About 2 h drive; rental car needed)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Aug
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Sep
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Mar (6 rain days), driest Jun (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Big Water: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
5 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
5 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
5 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
3 rd
Jul
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
5 rd
Aug
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
5 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
4 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car. US-89 runs through town; everything else is unpaved.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Page, AZ
goDoor to door: 20 min
US-89 south, about 20 min
Lake Powell, Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend.
Kanab, UT
goDoor to door: 30 min
US-89 north, about 30 min
Best food and lodging hub for the area.
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
goDoor to door: 45 min
US-89 then Hole-in-the-Rock Road, about 45 min to the visitor centre
Unpaved roads; high-clearance vehicle recommended.
Coyote Buttes (The Wave)
cautionDoor to door: 30 min
House Rock Valley Road from US-89, about 30 min to the trailhead
Permit required; lottery system. No services at trailhead.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Dreamkatchers Lake Powell B&B
The only lodging in town; 3 rooms with private baths, full breakfast included.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $120–150 (B&B only; no food options)
- Mid
- $150–200
- High
- $200+
Watch out
Safety
- No gas station, no grocery store, no restaurant in Big Water. Fill up in Page or Kanab.
- Cell service is patchy; download maps offline.
- Summer temperatures exceed 38°C (100°F); carry water.Summer temperatures exceed 100°F (38°C); carry water.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Emergency
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Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- B&B room (Dreamkatchers): $119–149 per night, check
No ATM, no gas station, no restaurant in town.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Big Water. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (extreme heat) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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