Dominic,
Here is some info that you might find useful. As the others have said, you always have to watch where you are going.
Have Fun!
David
http://www.summittech.com/LakePowell/LP_WaterDB.php Lake Powell - Ramp and Area Updates
Lake Powell is at its lowest level since it began to fill. What does this mean?
· Lake Powell is still a great place to vacation this summer - low water means great beaches & canyon hiking opportunities
· All concessioner operated marinas are open with the exception of Antelope Point which is under construction
· Boat tours are scheduled as usual at Wahweap and Bullfrog Marinas
· Houseboat and small boat rentals are available at Wahweap, Bullfrog, Halls Crossing & Hite - for information call ARAMARK 1-800-528-6154 or
www.visitlakepowell.com · Rainbow Bridge National Monument is open and accessible by water. However BE PREPARED, the walk from the courtesy docks to the viewing point is approximately 3/4 mile.
· When camping in areas more than 200 yards from a constructed toilet facility, a method of containing solid human waste is required.
Areas temporarily closed or inaccessible due to low water:
· Defiance House Ruins are inaccessible by water.
· Castle Rock Cut is closed - you now have an opportunity to follow the main channel around Antelope Island and view many landforms that have been submerged for years.
· Vehicle access to the lake is not possible at Dirty Devil, Farley, and White Canyon camping areas.
Public Launching Facilities: Information below is based on current Bureau of Reclamation predictions for lake levels this year.
Wahweap/Stateline Marina:
· 7 lanes on the Wahweap public launch ramp are open for all size boats
· Parking at this time of year is plentiful near the ramp.
BE PREPARED - delays in launching may occur with limited launch lanes - especially on weekends and holidays
· Stateline public launch ramp is currently closed to all motorized vessels
· The ramp will be extended in April (at lowest water level) and reopened to motorized vessels as water level permits
· During extension of ramp, portions of the ramp will continue to be open for launching of kayaks and canoes - no courtesy docks available at this time
Antelope Point Marina:
· Antelope Point public launch ramp and other public facilities are currently closed
· The ramp is being extended in April (at lowest water level) and may be opened later in the year as water levels permit
· Antelope Point Marina & Resort will be under construction this summer
Bullfrog Marina:
· At all times the Bullfrog public launch ramp will have a minimum of 2 lanes available for launching of all size boats
· The launch ramp will be extended in April (at lowest water level) and lanes opened as water levels allow
· The ferry ramp is being extended and will reopen as water levels allow
· The Lake Powell Ferry is temporarily out of operation starting March 3rd for approximately 3 weeks, after which the ferry will be re-located to a temporary site on Hobie Cat Beach.
BE PREPARED - delays in launching may occur with limited launch lanes - especially on weekends and holidays
Halls Crossing Marina:
· Low water conditions have not affected this ramp
· 4 lanes on the west side of Halls Crossing public launch ramp are open for all size boats
· The Ferry is temporarily launching from the east side of the main ramp (see temporary closure notice under Bullfrog Marina.)
· The ferry ramp is being extended and will reopen as water levels allow
Hite Marina:
· The public launch ramp is closed
· A temporary dirt facility is available for river raft take-outs - launching of small boats is at own-risk
· Water conservation efforts are in place