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Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation, UT
Book a Campsite at Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation, UT
** 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.
Description
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, cattlemen and homesteaders tried to make a go of it along the banks of the Strawberry River in the area now occupied by the reservoir and dam. Their story is one of hardship, perseverance and facing near starvation in a very hostile and harsh environment. Winters were hard, long and extremely cold. Their cattle and livestock often froze during these winter months, and the short growing season was hindered by flooding, hailstorms, early frosts and other calamities. They nicknamed the area "Starvation" and it was from this reference that the highway bridge, reservoir, dam and state park received their names.
Geography:
The sprawling waters of Starvation Reservoir provide for fishing and boating in a stark desert landscape. Located four miles northwest of Duchesne on Highway 40,
Recreation:
This park is popular with anglers, boaters, and those using Starvation as a base camp for nearby off-highway vehicle riding. The annual walleye fishing tournament has become a popular fishing event with trophy 10-plus pound fish being caught each year. The scenic beauty of 3,500 acres of park land, many coves, remote beaches and unusually blue water makes this a favorite of boating enthusiasts statewide
Facilities:
Mountain View and Lowe Beach campgrounds offer hookup sites with shower and restroom accommodations.
Primitive camping is available at serveral locations around the lake, these areas offer no services.
Nearby Attractions:
Red Fleet State Park Steinaker State Park Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum Dinosaur National Monument Duchesne County
- Boat Launch
- Boating
- Comfort Station
- Drinking Water
- Dump Station
- Fish Cleaning Station
- Fishing
- Handicap Access
- Hot Showers
- Modern Restrooms
- Parking
- Pavilion/Group Site
- Picnic Pavilion
- Picnic Tables
- Pit Toilet
- Primitive Site
- RV Dumpstation
- Restroom
- Sewage Disposal Station
- Showers
- Small Tree
- Vault Toilets
- Water Drinking
- Cancellations are accepted online 24 hours a day, seven days a week or by calling the Reservation Call Center Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Mountain Time)
Individual site cancellations made four days or more in advance of your scheduled arrival incur an $8 cancellation fee in addition to the $8 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 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.
Changes to an existing reservation can only be made by contacting the Reservation Call Center. Changes can be made up to two days prior to your scheduled arrival date and incur a $5 change fee per site.
Facility Rates*
May 15 2024 -
Oct 01 2024
*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
40.18972, -110.45278
40°11'23"N, 110°27'10"W
Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation is located four miles northwest of Duchesne on Highway 40.