Lake Powell Boat Ramps vs the Water Level
Published NPS minimum launch elevations, paired with the daily gauge reading - cushions recomputed every day.
Western Reservoir Conditions·Daily·No. 64··Latest reading
- Lake Powell is at 3,517.77 feet as of .
- 1 of 11 ramps sit above their published minimum launch elevation at today's level. Minimum elevations are from NPS Glen Canyon - Changing Lake Levels.
Lake Powell ramps vs today's level
| Ramp | Min. launch elevation | Water above/below |
|---|---|---|
| Wahweap Stateline Auxiliary | 3,515 ft | 2.8 ft above |
| Bullfrog North | 3,525 ft | 7.2 ft below |
| Antelope Point (concession) | 3,535 ft | 17.2 ft below |
| Wahweap Main | 3,545 ft | 27.2 ft below |
| Bullfrog Main Spur | 3,549 ft | 31.2 ft below |
| Halls Crossing | 3,557 ft | 39.2 ft below |
| Wahweap Stateline | 3,567 ft | 49.2 ft below |
| Bullfrog Main | 3,578 ft | 60.2 ft below |
| Castle Rock Cut | 3,583 ft | 65.2 ft below |
| Antelope Point (public) | 3,588 ft | 70.2 ft below |
| Hite | 3,650 ft | 132.2 ft below |
Why ramps close as the lake drops
A launch ramp is only usable while its paved end sits in enough water. Every foot of decline moves the waterline down the ramp; below its minimum launch elevation, a ramp is out of the water and closed until it is extended or relocated. Open/closed status can also differ from the water math - a ramp above its minimum elevation may still be closed for construction, dredging, or silt. This page pairs the published NPS elevations with the daily gauge reading from the Lake Powell page; for live open/closed status, see NPS Glen Canyon - Changing Lake Levels (NPS figures as of August 10, 2026).
Context: dead pool · shortage tiers · USBR projections.