(Unofficial) Recent Ramp Conditions / Experiences / Photos 2023

[Mildog]

We have launched there many times in the past at these water levels the old road base gravel is good and drop off on right side is a good grade for launching. We even had houseboat retrieved there at about this level. Usually a lot less busy. There are a few small islands so you need to be cautious and run straight out to the Channel before heading out. Even Those should be covered enough in a day or two
All the heavy equipment and vehicles have been removed from bottom of ramp,
not sure if when they will open it. The current lake level it is usable at your own risk of course.
It is still barricaded off and marked as closed as of Noon today Friday the 19th .

 

[BartsPlace]

NPS just released new ramp information -

NPS Changing Lake Levels Update - May 19, 2023

Changing Lake Levels Update May 19, 2023 Dear Partners: The park is pleased to announce that due to a high snowpack, a higher spring runoff continues to affect Lake Powell water levels. The lake level has been rising approximately one foot per day. As of May 19, Lake Powell’s elevation is...

wayneswords.net

 

[Mildog]

Bullfrog and Halls ramps picture from today from the water.
Looks like spur won’t open any time Soon, but from looking at things and the big in-flow the main concrete ramp will be useable in the not too distant future.

 

[Trix]

There was also the Legacy Wahweap Auxiliary Ramp (right next to the marina and fuel docks) that was made available while the new Legacy Stateline Auxiliary (Gustaveson) Ramp was renovated. I'm wondering if that might be the elevation they've provided?

Doing a little research through old NPS news releases, it appears that Wahweap Main Ramp was useable (on boilerplate) to 3555 in June 2021.

Lake Powell’s Wahweap Main Ramp Being Extended June 30 - Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service)

Lake Powell’s Wahweap Main Ramp Being Extended June 30

www.nps.gov

So, the LPWDB shows Wahweap safely usable at 3546. Is that the Wahweap Auxillary?
This notice for Wahweap (main) says plates extended to 3555, an additional 5 to 7 feet. So concrete is actually usable about 3562 (same as Stateline). Chemosabe concluded this yesterday morning in this thread #71. Pics in #61 looks like another 15 feet. Color me confused.

 

[BartsPlace]

So, the LPWDB shows Wahweap safely usable at 3546. Is that the Wahweap Auxillary?
This notice for Wahweap (main) says plates extended to 3555, an additional 5 to 7 feet. So concrete is actually usable about 3562 (same as Stateline). Chemosabe concluded this yesterday morning in this thread #71. Pics in #61 looks like another 15 feet. Color me confused.

Possibly, both numbers (3546 and 3555) came from NPS News Releases. I'm just speculating about how they might have come up with the first one (which is obviously inaccurate for Wahweap Main Ramp). I would plan on 3555 as a bare minimum especially since they have no plans to make further public use of the Wahweap Auxiliary Ramp.

 

[Trix]

they have no plans to make further public use of the Wahweap Auxiliary Ramp.

OK, so no Wahweap access for Memorial Day weekend. Stateline parking will be over flowing. Go early, stay late!

 

[Shredhook]

Bullfrog and Halls ramps picture from today from the water.
Looks like spur won’t open any time Soon, but from looking at things and the big in-flow the main concrete ramp will be useable in the not too distant future.
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oh man, halls is soooo close!!!

 

[Dillonwhitt]

I wonder when they'll close the state line auxiliary parking.... it wouldn't be fun to come back from a long weekend and your truck is parked in a foot of water lol...

 

[scubatim]

Bullfrog and Halls ramps picture from today from the water.
Looks like spur won’t open any time Soon, but from looking at things and the big in-flow the main concrete ramp will be useable in the not too distant future.
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FANTASTIC pics - esp Halls!!!! Come on 3556!!!!

 

[Jeepdoc]

Here is Stateline Aux Ramp 5/20/23 at about noon time


Here is Wahweap 5/20/23 at about noon time


Here is Antelope Point public ramp 5/20/23


Here is Stateline main ramp 5/20/23 at noon time

 

[shams]

Great photos, @Jeepdoc! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Mildog]

Couple questions
Bullfrog main ramp is listed as nn usable at 3576 which is about 32 feet above current lake level.
Looking at it is appears it would be usable at much lower level was the elevation adjusted for the most recent extension work done?
Picture from Sat morning it looks like it would be usable with 15-20 more elevation (attached) have to zoom to see it .
Also why not open spur section ofv of the main ramp even if got only commercial rafts to use. It’s perfect for that application and would keep congestion down at executive ramp
When river trips have to load gear and rafts, which is what we encountered this morning. Only one small lane usable for launching retrieving boats due to river rafts unloading and packing up
See picture from Sat morning!
Makes no sense to
Not let them use the spur would be perfect for that especially.

 

[fokizzle]

Rafters and kayakers are the bicyclists of the water. Lol

 

[98 special]

Bullfrog and Halls ramps picture from today from the water.
Looks like spur won’t open any time Soon, but from looking at things and the big in-flow the main concrete ramp will be useable in the not too distant future.
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Thanks Mildog.
Can't wait for Halls to open.

 

[BartsPlace]

Couple questions
Bullfrog main ramp is listed as nn usable at 3576 which is about 32 feet above current lake level.
Looking at it is appears it would be usable at much lower level was the elevation adjusted for the most recent extension work done?
Picture from Sat morning it looks like it would be usable with 15-20 more elevation (attached) have to zoom to see it .
Also why not open spur section ofv of the main ramp even if got only commercial rafts to use. It’s perfect for that application and would keep congestion down at executive ramp
When river trips have to load gear and rafts, which is what we encountered this morning. Only one small lane usable for launching retrieving boats due to river rafts unloading and packing up
See picture from Sat morning!
Makes no sense to
Not let them use the spur would be perfect for that especially.

My guess is that the numbers haven't officially changed since the coffer dam was removed. Definitely usable at lower levels now.

My interpretation of recent NPS communications: the plan is to move rafters to the spur and main ramp area asap. Just waiting on the last of the DR debris.

Good pics!

 

[Mildog]

My guess is that the numbers haven't officially changed since the coffer dam was removed. Definitely usable at lower levels now.

My interpretation of recent NPS communications: the plan is to move rafters to the spur and main ramp area asap. Just waiting on the last of the DR debris.

Good pics!

It was all removed from what we saw from above and in the water and all heavy equipment gone
By Saturday morning?

 

[Paul_G]

 

[Bigcatpt]

That will really help alleviate some of the launch and load pressure on the upcoming holiday weekend.

 

[Rivergoer]

Wahweap Main 8 am Monday May 22, getting close!

 

[Trix]

Last week I sent a comment to LPWDB about the Wahweap Main elevation numbers. Obviously it's not useable, so Dave needs to revise his ramp table. Others have commented on confusing numbers. Won't matter soon.