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Ramp Page - Updates are done haphazardly. The dates are not really that important. Lake Level is the key.  Look at the data based on current water level to see how accurate this information may be.  We anticipate no problems with the various Marina ramps following the high water rise in 2011. 

Wahweap Main - OPEN

Antelope Point Public - Closed for Winter

Updated: 1/30/2012 - Elevation 3627

Minimum Safe Launching Water Level 3586

Ramp is closed until April 1, 2012 at which time it will resume normal operating hours, 8-5PM,  during the same hours that the entrance booth is open. Make sure to get green mussel certification from Entrance Booth operator or Mussel Tech at ramp.

Ramp picture taken March 22, 2006 -

Ramp provides good parking, loading, and a short run to the up-lake area.

The breakwater and courtesy dock offers some protection to the ramp from main channel boat traffic.

· The parking and shore fishing area are open for day use. One entrance fee payment is good for any access site on Lake Powell.

· For up-to-date information on the marina construction visit Antelope Point Holding's web site at www.azmarinas.com.

Stateline Public - Closed for Winter

 Will reopen April 1, 2012

Updated:1/30/2012 - Elevation 3627

Minimum safe Launching Water level 3560

NO PARKING ON RAMP. Park in the lot at the top of the ramp.

You MUST have a Green quagga free certification displayed on dash of tow vehicle. Obtain this from clerk on ramp or at Decon station. Ideally a certificate is issued at the entrance booth upon entrance to GCNRA.

Ramp picture taken July 1, 2005 - ELEVATION 3606

Bullfrog Main - OPEN

Updated: 1/30/2012 - Elevation 3627

Minimum Safe Elevation 3575

Ramp Hours 7 AM to 5 PM 

closed at night.

All launch lanes are open. Only one courtesy dock is provided.

NO PARKING ON RAMP.

Display the Green Mussel Free Certification sheet on the dash to avoid a citation. Obtain from ramp tech or Service station

Halls Crossing Ramp - No longer Self Certification

Find NPS QM Tech before launching!  Check Marina store if ranger is not found. 

Updated: 1/30/2012 - Water Level 3627

Minimum safe launching elevation 3550

The concrete launch ramp at Halls stayed wet when the lake reached its low point in 2005 and will remain operational for the duration.

Display the Mussel Free Self Certification sheet on the dash to avoid a citation. Obtain from NPS ranger.

The ferry is no longer taking up space on the ramp allowing more boats to launch at one time.

Photo dated 7/22/2005 ELEVATION 3607

Water Level declining. Cement ramp is out of water! Use the primitive ramp furthest south. Look for a courtesy dock normally placed by the best launch area.

Be very careful and look before launching!

Updated 1/30/2012 - Lake Elevation 3627

Pictures and information here are dated but still usable. The key point is Lake Elevation.  If elevation is above 3611 then it is likely that a launch at some location along the shoreline is possible. If less than 3611 then go to Bullfrog or Halls and run uplake.

From 3613 to 3616, launch at the old marina site which is the road that is furthest south. The other roads are too shallow for launching at this elevation. You should be able to find a constant depth of about 5 feet while moving toward the river channel. Take great care around the old tire breakwater.  The tires that are submerged are lurking right under the surface.  After passing the tires the journey to the channel should be fine. Bear to the left toward the cliff wall when exiting the marina area. Use the trolling motor in shallow water for best results. Always look for new silt deposits, trees, etc. I get to Hite about twice per year so much of this information is gleaned from reports and limited actual experience.  Beware when launching. The site is primitive and you are responsible for your own safety.

Elelvation 3616- 3640 - The second ramp to the south now has a good slope and elevation at this lake level. NPS is good about putting a  courtesy dock at the site of the most usable ramp during changing water elevation. Ask those that have just launched for advice and always visually check the ramp before proceeding.

Above 3640 and above use the main Hite concrete ramp.

Launch at Hite during March and early April; but in late April and May the runoff starts, water is cold and driftwood becomes a problem and worse the fishing is not as good. . .

CAUTION: Runoff from the Colorado River occurs in May and June bringing high water, current and debris. Exercise caution before launching at Hite during this period.