LAKE POWELL, Arizona, July 8, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — The National Park Service is warning boaters at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area that fire suppression aircraft assigned to the Babylon Fire will be scooping water from Lake Powell between Good Hope Bay and Castle Butte to refill tankers.
“Until further notice, boaters are advised that aircraft may be operating at low altitude and making repeated passes to collect water,” a NPS news release says.
“Mariners should exercise heightened caution, remain alert for aviation activity, and reduce speed when boating through the area. Boaters need to monitor marine radio channel 16.”
As of Wednesday’s update, the Babylon Fire had burned 101,073 acres. Read more about the fire’s status at this link.
For updates on conditions and potential impacts to recreation on Lake Powell, visit Glen Canyon Alerts.
Lake Powell graphic: National Park Service
