03-23-2012, 03:58 AM
In its day, Overton Beach was a popular place because of its large sandy beaches and great access to the Upper Arm. The scenery is beautiful and the Virgin River flows into the Mead near by. There was a mobile home park and it housed a nice marina with a ranger station and general store.
The bass fishing was great in that area and there is a good crappie population as well.
When the water at Mead fell so low, the Nat'l Park Service had to close it down, the marina was moved and finually the road closed to prevent vandalism and theft. There was a water treatment plant that has since been mothballed because of the low water levels.
Yes, it was worth the drive.
In researching ,I found NPS may open it back up by 2012 Memorial Day weekend. They were waiting to see if the water levels would maintain a consent and also for the 2012 budget approval. The problem is having a ranger on site since Echo Bay personnal was reduced to three people for enforcement and clean up. Also it will take $50,000 - $70,000 to restart the treatment plant and return the public restrooms. The Park Service is also building an Entrance Fee Station on the north side near Overton.
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The bass fishing was great in that area and there is a good crappie population as well.
When the water at Mead fell so low, the Nat'l Park Service had to close it down, the marina was moved and finually the road closed to prevent vandalism and theft. There was a water treatment plant that has since been mothballed because of the low water levels.
Yes, it was worth the drive.
In researching ,I found NPS may open it back up by 2012 Memorial Day weekend. They were waiting to see if the water levels would maintain a consent and also for the 2012 budget approval. The problem is having a ranger on site since Echo Bay personnal was reduced to three people for enforcement and clean up. Also it will take $50,000 - $70,000 to restart the treatment plant and return the public restrooms. The Park Service is also building an Entrance Fee Station on the north side near Overton.
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