RELOCATION OF HITE MARINA
FLOATING FACILITIES ANNOUNCED

Due to the lowering lake level, water-based facilities at Hite Marina, operated by Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas, will be relocated to marina areas downstream beginning Monday, July 28, 2003.  Facilities being moved include the floating store, fuel docks, boat pumpout, courtesy docks, and all boat rentals.   The buoy field will be relocated within the next three weeks.   Boaters are advised there will be no on-water fueling, docking or boat pumpout capabilities uplake beyond the Halls Crossing Marina effective Monday, July 28, 2003.
 
All land-based facilities at Hite will remain open and services available.  Facilities on land include the overnight family lodging units, store, gas station, and dry storage.  Additionally, the primitive camping area at Hite and National Park Service ranger station are open.   However, lake access by vehicle is not possible at the primitive camping areas at Dirty Devil, Farley, and White Canyons, and North and South Bullfrog. 

The temporary dirt launch facility at Hite continues to be open for river runner take-outs and may be used by boaters at their own risk.  This dirt facility will remain open as long as lake access permits.  For up-to-date information on the Hite area visitors may call the Hite Ranger Station at (435) 684-2457 or the Hite Store at (435) 684-2278.

Visitors are reminded boating and other water-related recreational activities are still abundant at marinas located at Bullfrog, Halls Crossing, and Wahweap.   Water temperatures are great for water skiing and swimming.  Beaches are plentiful!   For information on boat tours, rentals, and lodging facilities on Lake Powell call the park concessioner at 1-800-528-6154 or visit the park's website at www.nps.gov/glca for additional information on park resources and activities.
  
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