Lake Powell Reservoir is still far below its normal level. Below Imperial Rapid, the Colorado River flows as swiftly as six miles per hour all the way to Hite and beyond. Below Imperial, boaters may see Class II riffles, braided channels and sand waves.

An old access road on river right is now being used for a take-out. 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.