Footnotes: (applicable only where specifically marked above)
** Arrival dates earlier than the online-reservation-window may also be available at the campground.
*** Some sites may be available only from the campground on a first-come-first-served basis.
Attention: All Overnight and Day Use Reservations will require a Credit Card on File
LOOK BEFORE YOU BOOK. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO.: Visit stateparks.utah.gov to learn current conditions, fire restrictions, and other important information for each individual state park. Refunds are not given for changing park conditions such as changing water levels or fire bans.
*** Site Availability Information ***: All campsites and yurts are available for reservation on a four-month rolling basis. For example, on January 10 individual sites are available for reservation through May 10. You can book a maximum of 13 days beyond the last date of the reservation window. For more information please contact our Reservation Call Center at 800-322-3770 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Mountain Time) Monday through Friday. The call center is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
Attention: All Reservations that extend beyond The Furthest Arrival Date Must Wait 21 Days Before Changes Can Be Made
Attention: By a vehicle having a camper or RV, that means it is a camping unit, not an extra vehicle.
Willard Bay State Park, UT
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Willard Bay is a freshwater reservoir located 12 miles northwest of Ogden on the flood plains of the Great Salt Lake. An earthfilled dike and natural shoreline make up the 20-mile enclosures. The dike is officially named the Arthur V. Watkins Dam, for a former U.S. Senator from ...
Status: Open through Sat Oct 31 2026
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Description
Willard Bay is a freshwater reservoir located 12 miles northwest of Ogden on the flood plains of the Great Salt Lake. An earthfilled dike and natural shoreline make up the 20-mile enclosures. The dike is officially named the Arthur V. Watkins Dam, for a former U.S. Senator from Utah who was essential in getting the Weber Basin Project passed through congress in 1949. The area had a need for a reservoir to store surplus water from the Ogden and Weber rivers that could later be pumped out and used on farmlands.
Geography:
Willard Bay rests atop the Great Salt Lake flood plain in northern Utah
Recreation:
Its 9,900 acres of fresh water provide boating, waterskiing and year-round fishing for crappie, walleye, wiper and catfish. Two state-owned facilities at the North and South marinas are available to recreationists.
Facilities:
The North Marina is 15 miles north of Ogden, just off Interstate 15. The newly renovated facility offers campsites, modern restrooms, hot showers, sewage disposal station, seasonal/transient boat slip rentals and sandy beaches.
Amenities available in North Marina: ADA Accessible, Beach Access, Birdwatching, Boat Launch, Boat Slips,Boating, Comfort Station, Concessions, Drinking Water, Dump Station, Fishing, Hiking Trail, Hookups, Hot Showers, Marina, Modern Restrooms, Parking, Pets Allowed, Picnic Shelter, Picnic Tables, Picnicing, Ranger Station, Sewage Disposal Station, Showers, Sports Activities, Swimming, Viewing Platform/Overlk, Water Drinking, Water Sports, Wildlife.
The South Marina is eight miles north of Ogden. It is open April through October and provides boat launching, seasonal boat slip rentals, modern restrooms. This 24 site area offers full hookups for RV's.
Amenities available in South Marina: ADA Accessible, Birdwatching, Boat Launch,Boating, Comfort Station, Drinking Water, Fishing, Hookups, Hot Showers, Marina, Modern Restrooms, Parking, Pets Allowed, Picnic Shelter, Picnic Tables, Picnicing, Ranger Station, Showers, Sports Activities, Swimming, Water Drinking, Water Sports, Wildlife.
Nearby Attractions:
Club Rec at Willard Bay State Park offers boat and personal watercraft rentals. (801) 614-0500 www.clubrecnorth.com
Services and Amenities
Within Park
- ADA Accessible
- Beach Access
- Birdwatching
- Boat Launch
- Boat Slips
- Boating
- Comfort Station
- Concessions
- Drinking Water
- Dump Station
- Fishing
- Hiking Trail
- Hookups
- Hot Showers
- Marina
- Modern Restrooms
- Parking
- Pets Allowed
- Picnic Shelter
- Picnic Tables
- Picnicing
- Ranger Station
- Sewage Disposal Station
- Showers
- Sports Activities
- Swimming
- Viewing Platform/Overlk
- Water Drinking
- Water Sports
- Wildlife
Fees and Cancellation Policies
Special Policy Applicable to this Facility
CancellationsCancellations are accepted online 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or by calling our Reservation Call Center Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Mountain Time)
Individual site cancellations made four days or more in advance of your scheduled arrival incur an $8.00 cancellation fee in addition to the $8.00 reservation fee. Cancellations made less than four days in advance forfeit one night's fee in addition to the cancellation and reservation fees.
Group area cancellations made 14 days or more in advance of your scheduled arrival incur an $8.00 cancellation fee in addition to the $10.25 reservation fee. Cancellations made less than 14 days in advance forfeit one night's fee in addition to the cancellation and reservation fees.
Please Note: Reservations cannot be cancelled during the Change Freeze Policy period.
Changes: Changes to an existing reservation can be made online 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or by calling our Reservation Call Center Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Changes incur a $5.75 change fee per site per change.
Please note existing reservations cannot be changed during the Change Freeze Policy period.
Change Freeze Policy: Reservations that are booked with nights extending beyond the Maximum Window cannot be Changed or Cancelled for 21 days after the transaction was made.
Refunds: Refunds for cancelled reservations will be made by issuing a credit to the card used for payment. Refunds are not given for bugs or bad weather. In the event of a natural emergency or a sudden campground closure, all camping fees will be refunded.
No Show and Late Arrival: Failure to occupy your reserved campsite by 10 a.m. on the day after the scheduled arrival date will make it available for use by other campers. If you plan to arrive late, or experience a delay, please contact the park to make arrangements.
Most parks have entrance gates that are locked at 10:00 PM (check online or call the park for exact gate closure times). Please plan to arrive prior to gate closure.
Campsite Limits: Only one vehicle is allowed entrance per individual campsite with a reservation. An extra vehicle in your site, space permitting, will be charged an additional fee per night. These fees vary park by park (roughly half the camping fee). For specific information on extra vehicle accommodations or fees please contact the park directly.
Credit Card on File: Reservations for Yurts, Cabins, Tiny Homes and/or Cottages will require a Credit Card on File in case of Damages or additional cleaning fees.
Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
Peak Season
Apr 03 2026 -
Oct 31 2026
Apr 03 2026 -
Oct 31 2026
STANDARD-PARTIAL HOOKUP
$60.00
STANDARD-FULL HOOKUP
$60.00
GROUP STANDARD
$400.00
GROUP DAY USE
$200.00-$250.00
DAY USE AREA
$50.00-$100.00
Cottage
$200.00
CABIN
$150.00
Peak Season
Apr 03 2027 -
Oct 31 2027
Apr 03 2027 -
Oct 31 2027
STANDARD-PARTIAL HOOKUP
$60.00
STANDARD-FULL HOOKUP
$60.00
GROUP STANDARD
$400.00
GROUP DAY USE
$200.00-$250.00
DAY USE AREA
$50.00-$100.00
Cottage
$200.00
CABIN
$150.00
*Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hookups / water hookups), taxes or incremental charges
**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
41.34472, -112.11056
41°20'41"N, 112°6'38"W
The North Marina is located 15 miles north of Ogden on Interstate 15. From Interstate 15, take the Willard City Exit 357. Turn west onto State Road 315, drive under the overpass and turn left at the Willard Bay State Park sign.
The South Marina is located eight miles north of Ogden City. Exit 351 from I-15.
41.34472, -112.11056
41°20'41"N, 112°6'38"W
The North Marina is located 15 miles north of Ogden on Interstate 15. From Interstate 15, take the Willard City Exit 357. Turn west onto State Road 315, drive under the overpass and turn left at the Willard Bay State Park sign.
The South Marina is located eight miles north of Ogden City. Exit 351 from I-15.
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