Lake Powell water level may close Halls ramp

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 and has dropped nearly three feet over the past two weeks alone.
On July 28, the water level was at 3,556 feet elevation. The bottom of the Halls Crossing Launch Ramp is within inches of the National Park Service “minimum safe level” and is less than two feet from the “absolute minimum” level.
It is expected that the Halls Crossing ramp will be inoperable as soon as early August.
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.
Boaters are strongly encouraged to check the operational status of their preferred launch site before launching.