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Contact: Mary Plumb
(Please note: new changes to operations are indicated in bold/underline)
Beginning this holiday weekend, a relocated Wahweap Swim Beach across from the Wahweap Campground will be available for park visitors. The previously designated area known as “Swim Beach” near the Wahweap Main Ramp has been closed due to its proximity to that boat ramp. Please follow the signs: a half-mile gravel road leads to a parking lot, and a closer walk to the newly marked area for swimming. Please swim within the marked area. There are no lifeguards, and it is recommended to wear personal flotation devices when swimming in the lake. Personal flotation devices are required for swimmers 12 years old and younger at Lake Powell. Swimming is prohibited in marinas or near boat launch areas.
We have received inquiries regarding the Castle Rock Cut, a shortcut route that allows boaters to conveniently travel between the Wahweap Marina and destinations uplake. Castle Rock Cut was previously dredged to elevation 3580. Depending on the vessel, at least four to six feet of water is required for safe navigation and two-way traffic. Submerged rocks and hazards may be present. Travel is at your own risk. The boat owner is liable for self-rescue, salvage, and restoration of damage to the environment if problems occur.
Spring runoff has raised water levels and almost all Lake Powell boat ramps are operable for some kind of vessel, either motorized or paddlecraft. On April 13, 2023, the lake was at 3519.92 feet (above sea level). On June 30, 2023, the lake’s elevation is at 3583 feet and is still rising. http://www.lakepowell.water-data.com/ Current status of NPS boat ramps and marina services on Lake Powell, information available 24/7: https://www.nps.gov/glca/learn/changing-lake-levels.htm.
Please expect congestion and exercise caution due to a higher concentration of boaters in all visitor use areas. Approach the shore with caution and watch for shallows and submerged debris. Always wear a life jacket. Life threatening dangers to avoid include heat stroke, swimming at marinas, flash floods, cliff jumping, and carbon monoxide emitted by generators or engines that are running. More safety information is available here: https://www.nps.gov/glca/planyourvisit/safety.htm
Invasive, exotic quagga mussels: All watercraft operators are required by law to clean, drain, and dry their vessels (including paddlecraft) and all equipment prior to launching in any other body of water. https://www.nps.gov/glca/learn/nature/mussel-update.htm.
July Events:
- Saturday, July 1 – 3: Operation Dry Water: an awareness and enforcement campaign to increase public awareness of the dangers of boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs. https://www.nps.gov/glca/learn/news/20230622.htm
- July 4, 2023, 6 to 11 pm (MDT): Dark Sky for the 4th of July event at Bullfrog, Utah: https://www.nps.gov/glca/planyourvisit/calendar.htm
Campfires and fireworks: Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is in Stage One Fire Restrictions. Campfires are allowed in established campgrounds within established rings and below the high-water mark on Lake Powell in areas completely void of vegetation. Discharge or use any kind of fireworks or other pyrotechnic devices are always prohibited on all federal public lands. https://www.nps.gov/glca/learn/news/20220624.htm
The park wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable visit.
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Last updated: April 1, 2024