The Charles Hall Ferry across Lake Powell is set to resume operations Thursday/NPS

The Charles Hall Ferry across Lake Powell at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area returns to service on July 4th.

The ferry across the lake connects Bullfrog and Halls Crossing. The ferry is scheduled to make four round-trips daily during the summer, departing Halls Crossing every two hours beginning at 10 a.m. Initially the ferry will operate Thursdays through Sundays and fee payment will be cash only. Information on current fares, schedule, and restrictions is available on the UDOT Website or by emailing e-mail us.

The vessel transports motor vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians within Glen Canyon NRA across the only waterway in Utah also designated as a State Highway Route. The ferry provides a relaxing 30-minute boat ride between Bullfrog and Halls Crossing, compared to a drive of more than two hours between the ports by vehicle (via State Routes 276 and 95). 

The ferry has been out of operation for the past few years due to low water levels. During the interim, the Utah Department of Transportation has continued to retrofit the ferry and review operations to enhance reliability. 

"We appreciate the partnership with the [Glen Canyon NRA] and our contracted operators and repair crews," said UDOT Region Four Senior Communications Manager Kevin Kitchen. "It takes more than just good water levels to keep the ferry operational in a remote desert setting.”  

The ferry is owned by UDOT and is operated by Aramark, Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas.