‘Critical elevation’ of water closes N. Lake Powell boat ramp at Bullfrog to houseboats, larger vessels 

Aerial view of Bullfrog North Ramp at Lake Powell, April 2022 | Photo by Michael Berry, National Park Service St. George News

BULLFROG, Utah – The Bullfrog North Boat Ramp at Lake Powell no longer will be operable for houseboats and larger vessels since Lake Powell’s elevation has reached 3,529 feet above sea level.

That critical elevation was reached in late November, and the ramp is now closed to houseboats and larger vessels, according to a news release from the National Park Service. The Bullfrog North Boat Ramp remains operable for smaller vessels until the lake declines to 3,525 feet.

“The park remains committed to providing North Lake Powell motorized boater access and is pleased the Bullfrog North Ramp was extended and conditions have resulted in it being operable throughout the 2022 boating season,” said Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Acting Superintendent Michelle Kerns in the news release. “We are grateful for the many people who have an interest in recreation on Lake Powell and thank everyone for your understanding and patience during the drought-induced, unprecedented low water levels in 2022.”

Lake Powell water levels fluctuate every year, based on a complex mix of factors that are not possible to predict. Some of these factors are weather-related, and some are the result of the Bureau of Reclamation management of Lake Powell as part of the system of reservoirs, the news release said.

Click here for more information about the status of boat ramps and marina services on Lake Powell. Before heading to the lake, boaters should check the park’s website for the status of their preferred launch destination.

According to the news release:

The NPS recognizes the important role that launch ramps and marinas play in the economies of gateway communities and the numerous businesses that operate in the park. The park will continue to assess lake conditions and will adjust operations as possible to provide boater access at each ramp.

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