Watercraft Riding Areas - Utah

	Bear Lake State Park
	Address: PO Box 184 Garden City, Utah 84028 Phone: (435) 946-3343	Fees: $5 day use fee Directions: NA Misc.: Bear Lake is nestled high in the Rocky Mountains on the Utah-Idaho border. Waterskiing, swimming, scuba diving and sailing are favorite activities. Bear Lake Marina is on U.S. Highway 89, two miles north of Garden City. The marina to this freshwater lake provides a sheltered harbor, 80-foot wide, 5-lane, concrete launching ramp, 377 boat slips, marina sanitary disposal station, 13 campsites, group pavilion, modern rest rooms, hot showers and visitor center. A concessionaire provides boat rentals, gasoline, fishing/boating supplies and fast-food grill. Bear Lake Rendezvous Beach is on the south shore near Laketown on State Route 30. It extends for 1.25 miles and offers 136 campsites, modern rest rooms, hot showers and utility hookups. A wide, sandy beach provides excellent camping, picnicking and small watercraft activity. Bear Lake Eastside is 10 miles north of Laketown. Activities include scuba diving, boating and fishing. There are six primitive campgrounds and two, 2-lane concrete boat launching ramps.
	Web:    parks.state.ut.us/parks/www1/bear.htm

	Deer Creek State Park
	Address: PO Box 257 Midway, Utah 84049 Phone: (435) 654-0171	Fees: $5 day use fee Directions: NA Misc.: Warm water and predictable canyon winds make Deer Creek extremely popular for boating, wind surfing, sunbathing, swimming and sailboating. Facilities include a concrete boat launching ramp, 35-unit campground with modern rest rooms and showers, two group-use areas, sewage disposal and fish cleaning stations and paved parking area. Two concessionaires provide a restaurant, boat rentals, gasoline and sundries.
	Web:    parks.state.ut.us/parks/www1/dear.htm

	East Canyon State Park
	Address: 5535 South Highway 66 Morgan, Utah 84050 Phone: (801) 829-6866	Fees: $6 day use fee Directions: NA Misc.: East Canyon Reservoir is a 680-acre boating and year-round fishing delight nestled in the mountains northeast of Salt Lake City on state routes 65 and 66. Recreationists will find a wide concrete launching ramp, paved parking area, modern rest rooms, showers, fish cleaning station and 31-unit campground with a large overflow area.
	Web:    parks.state.ut.us/parks/www1/east.htm

	Gunlock State Park
	Address: PO Box 140 Santa Clara, Utah 84765 Phone: (435) 628-2255	Fees: No day use fee. Directions: NA Misc.: In scenic red rock country, 15 miles northwest of sunny St. George lies the 240-acre Gunlock Reservoir where year-round boating, water sports and quality fishing for bass and catfish attract visitors. Facilities include boat launching ramp and pit privies.
	Web:    parks.state.ut.us/parks/www1/gunl.htm

	Huntington State Park
	Address: PO Box 1343 Huntington, Utah 84528 Phone: (435) 687-2491	Fees: $5 day use fee Directions: NA Misc.: This beautifully landscaped state park is 237 acres of boating, swimming and fishing fun. The park is located just outside Huntington on State Route 10 at the base of the Wasatch Plateau. Facilities include 22 camping units, numerous picnic sites, modern rest rooms, showers, sewage disposal station, boat launching and a large covered group-use pavilion.
	Web:    parks.state.ut.us/parks/www1/hunt.htm

	Hyrum State Park
	Address: 405 West 300 South Hyrum, Utah 84319 Phone: (435) 245-6866	Fees: $5 day use fee Directions: NA Misc.: Hyrum State Park invites boating, year-round fishing, water-skiing, camping and swimming on a 450-acre lake in northern Utah. Attractions less than 15 minutes from the park include Utah State University, Mormon temple, scenic mountains and year-round fishing streams. Hardware Ranch (winter wildlife feeding ranch) is 16 miles from the park up beautiful Blacksmith Fork Canyon.
	Web:    parks.state.ut.us/parks/www1/hyru.htm

	Jordanelle State Park
	Address: State Rd. 319 #515 Box 4 Heber City, Utah 84032 Phone: (435) 649-9540	Fees: $5 day use fee Directions: NA Misc.: Located on the west shore of the reservoir off U.S. Highway 40, the Hailstone facility offers boating, water sports, year-round fishing, hiking, biking, camp service center and a children's playground. Facilities include three separate camping areas, modern rest rooms, showers, utility hookups, fish cleaning and sewage disposal stations, visitor center, sandy beaches, three group-use pavilions, 41 day-use cabanas, two mini-laundromats, children's play area, two boat ramps (one ramp for personal watercraft), 80-slip marina with utility hookups, fuel dispensing, marina store, restaurant and miles of non-motorized trails.
	Web:    parks.state.ut.us/parks/www1/jord.htm

	Minersville State Park
	Address: PO Box 1531 Beaver, Utah 84713 Phone: (435) 438-5472	Fees: $4 day use fee Directions: The park is located 12 miles west of Beaver off State Route 21. Misc.: Boating, year-round fishing and camping make Minersville State Park a popular getaway in southwestern Utah. Boat docks, launching ramp, culinary water, electric hookups, modern rest rooms with hot showers, sewage disposal and fish cleaning stations, and 29 campsites enhance recreation on and around the 1,130-acre Minersville Reservoir.
	Web:    parks.state.ut.us/parks/www1/mine.htm

	Willard Bay State Park
	Address: 900 West 650 North #A Willard, Utah 84340 Phone: (801) 734-9494	Fees: $6 day use fee Directions: The north marina is 15 miles north of Ogden, just off Interstate 15. The south marina is eight miles north of Ogden. Misc.: Willard Bay rests atop the Great Salt Lake flood plain in northern Utah. Its 9,900 acres of fresh water provide boating, watercraft riding, waterskiing and year-round fishing for crappie, walleye, wiper and catfish. Camping also is popular at the park. Two state-owned facilities are available to recreationists. The park has 62 campsites, modern rest rooms, hot showers, sewage disposal station, seasonal/transient boat slip rentals and sandy beaches. The south marina is open April through October and provides boat launching, seasonal boat slip rentals, and modern rest rooms.
	Web:    parks.state.ut.us/parks/www1/will.htm

	Yuba State Park
	Address: PO Box 159 Levan, Utah 84639 Phone: (435) 758-2611	Fees: $5 day use fees Directions: Yuba State Park is 30 miles south of Nephi, just off Interstate 15. Misc.: Warm water and sandy beaches lure visitors to Yuba from April through November for boating, watercraft riding, swimming, waterskiing, picnicking and year-round fishing. Facilities include a 27-unit campground, modern rest rooms, hot showers, drinking water, sewage disposal station, group-use pavilion and boat launching ramp. An additional boat launching ramp and primitive campground are located on the east side of the reservoir at Painted Rocks, 15 miles south of Levan just off Highway 28.
	Web:    parks.state.ut.us/parks/www1/yuba.htm

	Steinaker State Park
	Address: 4335 North Highway 191 Vernal, Utah 84078 Phone: (435) 789-4432	Fees: $4 day use fee Directions: The park is seven miles north of Vernal, just off Utah Highway 191 in northeastern Utah. Misc.: Sandy beaches, swimming, boating and waterskiing top the list of activities at Steinaker. A boat launching ramp, modern rest rooms, sewage disposal station, 31 individual campsites and two group-use pavilions are available.
	Web:    parks.state.ut.us/parks/www1/stei.htm

	Utah Lake State Park
	Address: 4400 West Center Street Provo, Utah 84601 Phone: (801) 375-0731	Fees: $5 day use fee Directions: Travel south on 1-15 to Provo Center Street exit 268B. Travel west on Center Street 2 miles to the end of Center Street. Park is located at end of road. Misc.: The state park provides major access to the 96,600-acre lake for power boating, sailing, canoeing or kayaking. Facilities include four boat launching ramps, sheltered 30-acre marina, 78 seasonal/transient boat slips, modern rest rooms, showers, 71 campsites, a fishing area for the disabled, and sewage disposal and fish cleaning stations. Note: Check Utah mandatory education requirements before you go.
	Web:    parks.state.ut.us/parks/www1/utah.htm

	Rockport State Park
	Address: 9040 North State Hwy. 302 Peoa, Utah 84061 Phone: (435) 336-2241	Fees: $5 day use fee Directions: It is 45 miles east of Salt Lake City near Wanship on State Route 32. Misc.: Rockport Reservoir features first-rate, year-round fishing, waterskiing, swimming, sailboarding and watercraft riding.
	Web:    parks.state.ut.us/parks/www1/rock.htm

	Scofield State Park
	Address: PO Box 166 Price, Utah 84501 Phone: (435) 448-9449	Fees: $5 day use fee Directions: Scofield State Park is off U.S. Highway 6, just 10 miles southwest on State Route 96. Misc.: It is situated 7,600 feet above sea level in the Manti-LaSal Mountains of the Wasatch Plateau. The 2,800-acre lake offers excellent boating and year-round fishing. Three state-owned facilities are available for recreationists. Mountain View, located six miles north of Scofield, offers a 34-unit campground, modern rest rooms, hot showers, fish cleaning and sanitary disposal stations, day-use area, rental boat slips and boat launching ramp. Madsen Bay, located on the north end of the reservoir, is a popular area for groups and family reunions. Facilities include a 40-unit campground, modern rest rooms, fish cleaning and sanitary disposal stations, boat ramp and parking. Lakeside day-use area offers modern rest rooms, group-use pavilion and a fishing platform for the disabled.
	Web:    parks.state.ut.us/parks/www1/scof.htm

	Starvation Reservoir
	Address: PO Box 584 Duchesne, Utah 84021 Phone: (435) 738-2326	Fees: $5 day use fee Directions: four miles northwest of Duchesne on Highway 40 Misc.: Starvation Reservoir offers 3,500 acres of year-round fishing and boating and personal watercraft fun. A 54-unit campground, sandy beach, modern rest rooms, showers, group-use area, and fish cleaning and sewage disposal stations are available. Primitive camping is allows at designated areas around the reservoir.
	Web:    parks.state.ut.us/parks/www1/star.htm

	Otter Creek State Park
	Address: PO Box 43 Antimony, Utah 84712 Phone: (435) 624-3268	Fees: $4 day use fee Directions: The park is four miles northwest of Antimony on State Route 22. Misc.: Year-round fishing and boating on 3,120-acre Otter Creek Reservoir are the park's featured activities. Camping and picnicking units, modern rest rooms with hot showers, fish cleaning and sewage disposal stations, boat launching ramp and courtesy docks are available.
	Web:    parks.state.ut.us/parks/www1/otte.htm

	Quail Creek State Park
	Address: PO Box 1943 St. George, Utah 84770 Phone: (435) 879-2378	Fees: $5 day use fee Directions: The park is three miles east of the Interstate 15 Hurricane exit on State Route 9. Misc.: Quail Creek State Park provides excellent year-round camping, picnicking, boating, and watercraft riding in sunny southwest Utah. Facilities include 23 campsites, modern rest rooms, fish cleaning station and two covered group-use pavilions. Boat restrictions/ capacity limit: Odd/even restriction on weekends/holidays from May 1 through Labor Day. Capacity limit of 709 (in effect year round).
	Web:    parks.state.ut.us/parks/www1/quai.htm

	Red Fleet State Park
	Address: 8750 North Highway 191 Vernal, Utah 84078 Phone: (435) 789-4432	Fees: $4 day use fee Directions: This picturesque state park is located 10 miles north of Vernal just off Highway 191. Misc.: Nestled among scenic red slick-rock formations, Red Fleet Reservoir offers excellent boating and year-round fishing. Facilities include a small sandy beach, boat launching ramp, two modern rest rooms, 29 campsites, 32 covered picnic tables, and fish cleaning and sewage disposal stations.
	Web:    parks.state.ut.us/parks/www1/redf.htm

	Millsite State Park
	Address: PO Box 1343 Huntington, Utah 84528 Phone: (435) 687-2491	Fees: $4 day use fee Directions: Millsite State Park is located four miles west of Highway 10 near Ferron. Misc.: A secluded 435-acre lake at the mouth of scenic Ferron Canyon awaits visitors who love water-oriented activities. Park amenities include a boat launching ramp, sandy beach, 20-unit campground, two group-use pavilions, drinking water, modern rest rooms, showers and sanitary disposal station.
	Web:    parks.state.ut.us/parks/www1/mill.htm

The inclusion of a riding area is not an endorsement of or recommendation for a particular riding area and exclusion of a riding area is not a criticism of that area. The information is provided as a general guide and is current as of March 2001, but may change. Please contact the riding area for current information.