Lake Powell Water Levels Improving For 2023 Boating Season
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is pleased to announce that due to a high snowpack, a higher spring runoff is expected to affect Lake Powell water levels for the 2023 boating season. Lake Powell’s water levels are managed by the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR). Based on current BOR projections for higher water levels over the next several months, Lake Powell has a greater than 90% chance for above average water levels this year.
Water access points and boat launch areas managed by the National Park Service on Lake Powell will be affected.
The following Lake Powell launch ramps are open:
- South Lake Powell, (located near Page, Ariz.):
- Stateline Auxiliary Ramp is open to all motorized vessels and no paddlecraft.
- Wahweap Main Ramp:
Beginning May 1, Wahweap Main is the only designated access point at Wahweap for paddlecraft. - Antelope Point Public Launch Ramp is available for paddlecraft only.
- North Lake Powell, (Bullfrog and Halls Crossing, UT):
Bullfrog North Ramp is open to small, motorized watercraft and is closed on the north side of the ramp. - Halls Crossing Public Ramp is open to paddlecraft only.
As Lake Powell’s water levels rise, the park plans to reopen the following launch ramps when the estimated lake elevations are reached (all elevations are feet, above sea level):
South Lake Powell, (located near Page, Ariz.)
- Antelope Point Marina Business Ramp – all vessels ~ 3540’
- Wahweap Main – all motorized vessels ~ 3546’
- Stateline – all non-motorized vessels ~ 3564’
- Antelope Point Public – all non-motorized vessels ~ 3588’
North Lake Powell, (Bullfrog and Halls Crossing, UT)
- Bullfrog North Ramp – to include larger vessels and houseboats ~ 3529’
- Bullfrog Spur – all vessels up to 25ft ~ 3540’
- Halls Crossing Public – use at your own risk ~ 3556’
- Bullfrog Main – all vessels ~ 3578’
Please be aware that due to many dynamic factors affecting Lake Powell’s water elevations, it is not possible to know when a specific water level will be reached. The park is monitoring changing water levels and when conditions allow will adjust visitor services. Please be sure to check the park’s Changing Lake Levels webpage for the status of lake levels and all Lake Powell boat ramps, prior to heading to the lake.
Visitors to Bullfrog and Halls Crossing, Utah are advised that the Utah Department of Transportation will not reopen the Charles Hall Ferry in 2023. Drivers will need to use Utah State Routes 276 and 95 instead of the ferry.
To prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species, all boats departing Lake Powell require an inspection.
The park wishes everyone an enjoyable and safe boating experience in 2023!
