Lake Powell Access: What Visitors Need to Know Through 2026

News Release Date: September 15, 2026
Contact:Office of Communications, Public Affairs, GLCA

PAGE, Ariz.
- Lake Powell remains open for water-based recreation, and the National Park Service is dedicated to maintaining safe visitor access throughout 2026 - even as water levels continue to fluctuate. To support safe boating opportunities, NPS is making enhancements and planning additional improvements at Stateline, Bullfrog, and Antelope Point within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. These efforts are designed to preserve and maximize boating access wherever conditions permit.

Bullfrog access:
Visitors launching or retrieving vessels in the Bullfrog area should use the Bullfrog Primitive Launch Ramp. The ramp will remain available for use as long as lake levels and other conditions permit. The 20-foot-wide primitive ramp is designed to accommodate vessels of varying sizes and is constructed with steel plates below the waterline, allowing flexibility as lake levels fluctuate.
As lake levels decline, visitors should be aware that access points, traffic patterns, and operating conditions may change. Additionally, hazards that were previously underwater could become exposed, so extra caution is advised.

Bullfrog Marina, Bullfrog Boat Rentals, Bullfrog Fuel Dock and the Bullfrog Pump-Out Station remain temporarily relocated to deeper water near Halls Crossing Marina. Boat rentals and water-based fuel services at Halls Crossing, and land-based services at Bullfrog and Halls Crossing, remain open and unchanged. There is no public launch ramp at Halls Crossing.

Stateline access:
The Stateline Auxiliary Launch Ramp remains open for boating access at the south end of Lake Powell. In partnership with NPS concessioner Aramark, the National Park Service plans to extend the ramp further when lake levels allow. Based on current projections, lake levels should reach conditions suitable for the extension in late September or early October. The additional work will help maintain access as lake levels continue to fluctuate.

Additional information for boaters:
In partnership with NPS concessioner Antelope Point Holdings, the National Park Service has approved a project to maintain access to Antelope Point Marina, with completion expected in the coming months. Before heading to Lake Powell, boaters should check current lake levels, ramp status, and operating conditions. For project updates, current ramp conditions, and a map showing directional travel in launch areas, visit the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Changing Lake Levels webpage.

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