Lake Powell’s Bullfrog North Ramp now operable for houseboats and larger vessels

The Bullfrog North Ramp at Lake Powell. Photo: Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

KANE COUNTY, Utah — The Glen Canyon National Recreation Area announced on Tuesday that Lake Powell’s Bullfrog North Ramp is now operable for houseboats and larger vessels.

The National Park Service previously announced that the ramp would become operable when Lake Powell’s water level reached 3,529 feet or higher, a goal the lake surpassed on Saturday, May 6.

“It is recommended that houseboats and large vessels launch and retrieve from the left side of the ramp only due to the topography of Bullfrog Bay on the right side of the concrete ramp,” said a statement from the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. “A courtesy dock is available at the ramp. To reduce congestion, boaters are asked to please limit use of the courtesy dock to 10 minutes or less. All launch and retrieval of vessels is at your own risk.”

 In order to help relieve congestion at the Bullfrog North Ramp, the National Park Service has asked that boaters please prepare all boats before accessing the ramp. Visitors can use the National Park Service Bullfrog Visitor Center parking lot and the Old Marina Store asphalt parking lot to prepare their boats.

The Bullfrog Main Spur Ramp is set to become operable when Lake Powell’s water level reaches 3,540, and will be operable for all size vessels.

“At that time, Colorado River rafters are asked to use the Bullfrog Main Spur Ramp for takeout, instead of the Bullfrog North Ramp,” said a statement from the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. “Visitors to the Bullfrog area should only park in designated parking lots. Rising lake levels result in rapid changes to the shoreline.”

Property left near the shoreline, including cars and float toys, can quickly become submerged in mud and water. The National Park Service has recommended that visitors park at least 300-400 feet away from the water’s edge, and keep an eye on all other property.

For more information on Lake Powell’s water levels and marina operations, visit https://www.nps.gov/glca/learn/changing-lake-levels.htm.