Bullfrog Marina
Once you get to Bullfrog Marina via Highway 276, you’ll note that the services are many, including lodging, a RV park and two campgrounds, a grocery store, laundry, showers, service station and restaurants.
You can also rent houseboats, motor boats, personal watercrafts, as well as self-propelled boating devices like stand-up paddle boards and kayaks. All can be rented by the day or even by the hour from the marina concessionaire.
Bullfrog also offers a daily ferry service for cars and individuals to Hall’s Crossing, which is beneficial for those travelling onward to San Juan County for more adventuring. It’s recommended to call ahead if utilizing the ferry as the boat can occasionally be out of service for repairs or water levels.
What Makes It Great
Located on the northern end of Lake Powell in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Bullfrog Marina is a great spot to plan your water-friendly vacation. It’s the second largest marina on Lake Powell and offers many amenities to travelers to make your stay and boating experience all the better.
Lake Powell itself is a geological marvel. The deep canyons of Glen Canyon were filled with crystal blue water after dams were built. As such, navigating the waterways is fun and full of adventure. From Bullfrog Marina, you’ll have access to remote beaches, all of which are fine for primitive camping as long as you practice Leave No Trace principles. There are also a number of hikes and canyons accessible via boat just a few short miles from Bullfrog Marina.
Additionally, there are two hikes located at the marina. The first, and most impressive, takes hikers through a gorgeous slot canyon; the trailhead is located next to the visitor center. Another hike takes you from the campground down to the lake shore, and makes for a nice place to swim with the family.
What You’ll Remember
The stoke you feel before renting a boat; the crystalline waters of this wonderful lake; the breeze through your hair as you travel; exploring remote and hidden corners of this man-made lake; the splendid slot canyon hike located right by the visitor center.
GPS Coordinates, Parking and Regulations
GPS Coordinates: (37.528612, -110.719072)
Parking will depend on your activity of choice. There are several ramps for rentals, personal boats, houseboats, and the private docks. For rentals, travel down the designated road and park about 100 yards from the dock, as noted by signage.
Travelers generally come to Lake Powell during the warmer months of the year, April through October. The water temperature will be most mild during the summer, but be forewarned that temperatures can peak over triple digits.
To access Bullfrog Marina, you must pay the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area park entrance fee. For current information on the required fees, visit the National Park Service website. America the Beautiful passes are accepted here.
The National Park Service at Bullfrog Marina can be reached at 435-684-7400, and the number for the park concessionaire, ARAMARK, is 435-684-3000.
