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Coping With Coronavirus: Glen Canyon NRA Allows Limited Access To Lake Powell

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April 24, 2020
A boat ramp to Lake Powell at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area opened Friday to local boaters/NPS

A boat ramp to Lake Powell at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area opened Friday to local boaters/NPS

Under a deal worked out with Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area officials agreed to open the Wahweap Marina on Friday to select boaters.

While the NRA closed all boat ramps on April 6 in part due to the coronavirus pandemic, Ducey was able to convince Park Service staff to reopen the Wahweap Marina, which is set on the Utah-Arizona border.

"The park is supporting implementation of the Arizona Lake Powell Local Boater Program developed by the Arizona Game and Fish Department," a release from Glen Canyon on Friday said. "The program will provide limited day-use boat access to the lake beginning Friday, April 24, 2020. Access will be available for boats enrolled in the program at the Wahweap Public Boat Launch Ramp on Fridays, Saturdays. and Sundays from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m.

"Any boat stored within 20 miles of Page, Arizona is eligible for enrollment in the program. Details about the Arizona Lake Powell Local Boater Program and enrollment guidance can be found at https://www.azgfd.com/fishing/invasivespecies/ and https://www.nps.gov/glca/april-2020-wahweap-ramp-faq.htm."

According to the release, boats stored in slips or buoy fields throughout Glen Canyon National Recreation Area may also use Lake Powell.

In addition to the limited boat use, the NRA remains open with access to most of the 1.25 million acres within its borders.

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Submitted by Bryan Black on April 27, 2020 - 7:15pm.

How can I use my houseboat on the buoy if I can't launch my speedboat stored 120 miles away?


Submitted by Margaret Hernandez on May 18, 2020 - 12:45am.

How safe is Lake Powell to swim ? Is it safe now to camp/tent in June 2020? 


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