Lake Powell Reservoir is much higher than it has been in recent years. As of July 2009, the current of the Colorado River disappears around Dark Canyon, leaving over a dozen miles of lake before the takeout.

An old access road on river right is now being used for a takeout. This road leaves Highway 95 between mileposts 41 and 42, just downstream from the Dirty Devil River. The ramp has been graded and provides two-wheel drive access to the river. Cut banks may prevent boaters from backing trailers into the river. For current take-out conditions, contact the Canyonlands Reservation Office by phone at (435) 259-4351, or by email at canyres@nps.gov.

Hite Marina remains closed. However, fuel for boats or motor vehicles may be purchased 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at the service station (located in front of the Hite convenience store) by using a credit card at the pump.

Camping below Imperial Rapid is limited, especially for large groups. Many former camps are now perched on dried mud flats 20 to 30 feet above the river.