Updated forecast for Lake Powell water levels will impact launch ramps

Seasonal water level changes at Lake Pow­ell are becoming more pronounced as fore­casts from the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) project continued de­clines through the next several months. Lake level changes will influence the func­tionality of all launch ramps. The lake water elevation is currently 29 feet lower than this time last year. Halls Crossing Launch Ramp is expected to be inoperable as soon as early August.

Lone Rock surrounded by campers and vehicles parked in the sand amidst a superbloom of desert evening primrose on April 29, 2023. Lake elevation 3524.50’. Via NPS.

Lone Rock is once again a beach, surrounded by water and some vehicles parked on the beach to the right on June 21, 2023. Lake elevation 3579.22’. Via NPS.

The National Park Service is actively monitoring conditions and will continue to adapt infrastructure - such as floating docks, walkways, and ramp extensions - where feasible, to support continued recreational use throughout the lake.

Plan ahead: It is the vessel operator’s responsibility to know the minimum water depth required for launching your boat based on the charac­teristics of your vessel and trailer. Boaters are strongly encour­aged to check the op­erational status of their preferred launch site before launching using the additional resources listed below.

Additional resourc­es:

Lake Powell Wa­ter Level Forecasts usbr.gov/rsvrWater/rsv40Day.html?siteid=919&reservoirtype=Reservoir

Glen Canyon Alertsnps.gov/glca/planyour­visit/conditions.htm