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Low Water Levels Closing Another Boat Ramp At Lake Powell

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By Compiled From N... - December 17th, 2021

The Bullfrog Main Spur ramp is closing down as Lake Powell water levels continue to decline/NPS

Another boat ramp at Lake Powell in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is closing to large motorized vehicles as the slow, but steady, decline of the lake continues.

On December 20 the National Park Service will close the Bullfrog Main Spur Ramp to houseboats, though smaller motorized craft will be able to use the ramp at their own risk. The Bullfrog Main Spur Ramp is adjacent to the eastern side of the Bullfrog Main Launch Ramp. The Bullfrog Main Spur Ramp consists of a legacy road that was built in the 1960s.

Due to the topography and subsoil conditions at the Bullfrog Main Spur Ramp, the park anticipates it will no longer be suitable for launching any motorized vessels by January 3, 2022. At that time, the Bullfrog Main Spur Ramp will be closed to all motorized vessels until further notice.

For boaters wanting to risk it, the Stanton Creek primitive launch ramp remains open for continued North Lake Powell access for small, motorized vessels. Stanton Creek is located approximately three miles east of Bullfrog. Four-wheel drive vehicles are highly recommended.

The park remains committed to providing North Lake Powell motorized boater access and is initiating a construction contract to permanently extend the Bullfrog North Ramp to reach a lake elevation of 3,520 feet. This project is anticipated to be completed in April 2022 but use of the extended Bullfrog North Ramp will be dependent on lake levels.

Lake Powell water level fluctuations are determined by a wide range of factors and it is not possible to predict daily elevations with absolute certainty. Real-time information is available on the park's website about Lake Powell’s fluctuating water levels and the status of water-based visitor services.

Additional stories on Lake Powell's current water woes from the Traveler:

National Park Service Working To Improve Boating Access At Lake Powell

Will Lake Powell's Decline Bring The Colorado River Back To Life?

BuRec Releasing Water From Upstream Reservoirs To Help Lake Powell

National Park Service Extending Boat Ramps As Lake Powell Continues to Drop

Dropping Water Levels Prompt Detailed Information On Lake Powell Boat Ramps

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