Effective November 1, 2009, the National Park Service will implement winter season hours of operation for mandatory mussel interdiction services at Lake Powell. These temporary changes to mussel interdiction services are being made to accommodate the seasonal reductions in visitation and park staffing.
Winter season zebra mussel interdiction service hours are as follows: NPS Mussel Interdiction Rangers will be on duty 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (local time) daily for boat inspection and decontamination at Wahweap and Bullfrog. Boat launching will be authorized at the Wahweap Main Launch Ramp and Bullfrog Launch Ramp during these hours. Launch ramps will be closed outside the 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. hours of operation.
The Stateline Launch Ramp will be closed for the winter season, effective November 1. The launching of any motorized watercraft will be prohibited at Lone Rock Beach and Stanton Creek Beach, effective November 1.
Effective October 19, the public launch ramp at Antelope will be closed to all boat launching. Antelope Point Marina will maintain fee-service valet launching at their ramp from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily throughout the winter season.
Individuals wishing to launch at Halls Crossing or Hite must be self-certified. On-call boat inspectors will be available.
The reduced hours of operation and the temporary closure of some public launch ramps will allow the National Park Service to maintain critical zebra mussel interdiction efforts over the winter months. Staffing levels traditionally decline during these months. The NPS will be able to maintain a pro-active zebra mussel prevention program by focusing available staff on a reduced number of launching points during winter daylight hours.
These winter season hours of operation are in effect through spring 2010.
Glen Canyon Winter Hours of Operation
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area announces the following winter operating hours for facilities and commercial services.
The Stateline Boat Ramp pump-out closed October 16. The Stateline fuel dock will close on November 1.
The north entrance to Wahweap will close October 26. This closure will only affect traffic entering the park. The road will remain open to traffic leaving the park. This closure is part of a larger set of previously announced closures designed to reduce the risk of zebra mussel infestation during the winter months. Visitors will be able to enter the Wahweap marina area through the south entrance.
Dangling Rope Marina on Lake Powell will close on November 30 and reopen March 1, 2010. Fuel will not be available at Dangling Rope during this period. Boat fuel will be available at the Antelope Point, Bullfrog, and Wahweap marinas throughout the winter months.
The Carl Hayden Visitor Center will transition to winter operating hours effective November 8. The Visitor Center will be open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with tours of Glen Canyon Dam beginning at 9:00 a.m. daily.
The Bullfrog Visitor Center will close for winter effective November 7, and the Navajo Bridge Interpretive Center will close October 31.
Lake Powell Resort at Wahweap will remain open and provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner services at Java City Coffee and the Driftwood Lounge until January 1, 2010. From January 1 to February 12, the Driftwood Lounge and Rainbow Room will be closed for renovations. During this period, guest meals will be accommodated in the gift shop.
As of October 5, the Ja’ di’ To’oh restaurant at Antelope Point is open Thursday through Sunday for lunch and dinner service.
The ARAMARK-operated Defiance House Lodge at Bullfrog will close November 9 for the winter. However, family units with complete kitchens will be available at Bullfrog, Halls Crossing, and Hite.
Campgrounds at Wahweap, Bullfrog, and Lees Ferry will remain open throughout the winter.
The winter months are a great time to visit Glen Canyon and Lake Powell. Visitors can take advantage of smaller crowds and value-season discounts. Many services and amenities remain available from park concession operations and businesses in the City of Page.
For more information about Glen Canyon, visit www.nps.gov/glca or call 928-608-6404.
