PAGE, Ariz. – Along with the beauty of fall colors, cooler temperatures also bring annual changes to services and operations at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Glen Canyon remains open to visitors every day, year-round. However, to prevent issues such as freezing water pipes some services will be closed during the colder months. Beginning Nov. 15, winter season operational changes were implemented at several facilities in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.

In the Wahweap District, restrooms closed Nov. 15 at the Wahweap Picnic Area and at the parking lot for beach access across from the Wahweap Campground. The Wahweap Main Ramp and Stateline Ramp restrooms will remain open for the winter season. The Wahweap boat pump out closed Nov. 15. However, by contacting Glen Canyon Dispatch at 928-608-6301 arrangements can be made to have it reopened (boaters will need to provide their own water). Due to freezing temperatures the outdoor drinking fountains and fishing cleaning stations were winterized on Friday, Oct. 27.

At the Lone Rock Primitive Campground, the micro flush toilets, restrooms and showers will remain closed for the season, no potable water will be available, and the recreational vehicle (RV) dump water will be turned off. Primitive camping will be available at Lone Rock throughout the winter months. Campers are encouraged to provide their own portable toilet system. As a reminder to visitors, it is prohibited to bury waste of any kind on the beach. Entrance and camping fees apply year-round and may be paid at the self-service machine located at the entrance station. Due to freezing temperatures on Oct. 27, the number of open vault toilets was reduced but some will remain open throughout the winter.

At the Antelope Point Public Launch Ramp, the number of open vault toilets were reduced on Nov. 15, but some will remain open throughout the winter.

At Bullfrog, the picnic area restrooms closed on Nov. 15. The Bullfrog boat pump out will have one operational pump and no fresh water will be available.  Beginning Nov. 15, the pump out closes daily at approximately 3 p.m. and park personnel will reopen the boat pump out in the morning. Due to freezing temperatures the outdoor drinking fountains and fishing cleaning stations were winterized on Friday, Oct. 27.

At Halls Crossing, the launch ramp public restrooms closed Nov. 15. The boat pump out will be installed this winter but not be useable until spring (continue to use the boat pump out at Bullfrog).

At Hite, no fresh water will be available and the outdoor drinking fountains will be closed.

At Lees Ferry, the fish cleaning station and RV dump closed on Nov 15. The campground restrooms, upper comfort station, and main ramp comfort station will remain open. The lower campground comfort station has been closed all season due to issues with the septic system and will remain closed.

Most of the closed facilities are expected to resume services mid-April, depending upon temperature forecasts.

In addition, some National Park Service and concessioner-operated facilities will reduce hours of operation during the winter months. For full details about seasonal hours of operations and facilities and services that remain open or are closed for the season, please visit: www.nps.gov/glca/planyourvisit/seasonalhours.htm.  

Visitors are encouraged to recreate responsibly by following the helpful guidelines available here: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/recreate-responsibly.htm. More safety information is available here: https://www.nps.gov/glca/planyourvisit/safety.htm 

The park wishes everyone an enjoyable and safe winter season!