News Release

Wahweap Main Ramp and Swim Beach to Close August 16

Words: Glen Canyon Low Water Update

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News Release Date: August 13, 2021

Contact: Kendall Neisess, 928-608-8685

Boaters are advised that the Wahweap Main Ramp will be closed to motorized vessels beginning Monday, August 16 due to low water conditions. Vessels up to 36 feet in length and 8 feet 6 inches wide may utilize the Wahweap Auxiliary Ramp from 6 a.m. MST until 7:30 p.m. MST daily. National Park Service staff have already begun to direct boaters to the Wahweap Auxiliary Ramp.  Non-motorized vessels may continue to launch and retrieve from Wahweap Main Ramp. 

Wahweap Swim Beach and the associated parking area will also close on Monday, August 16, due to construction activities at the Stateline Auxiliary Ramp. Lone Rock Beach and other undeveloped shorelines remain available for swimming. Visitors are reminded that swimming is prohibited at marinas and boat ramps. 

For more information about using the Wahweap Auxiliary Ramp and the status of all boat ramps on Lake Powell please visit our Low Water Webpage.

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Last updated: August 13, 2021

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Mailing Address:

PO Box 1507
Page, AZ 86040

Phone:

928 608-6200
Receptionist available at Glen Canyon Headquarters from 7 am to 4 pm MST, Monday through Friday. The phone is not monitored when the building is closed. If you are having an emergency, call 911 or hail National Park Service on Marine Band 16.

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