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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 Utah who ...
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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 & 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
Alerts and Important Information
  • Park gates are closed from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily.

  • Be aware that Willard Bay is a shallow lake with fluctuating water levels, and weather conditions change rapidly creating extreme lake conditions. For boating conditions contact the park.

  • The park is frequently sprayed for mosquito abatement during the summer. Dates of spraying are posted at the park entrance.
  • The extra vehicle fee applies and can be paid at the entrance gate.
  • For all Single Sites first vehicle included in reservation and all others will need to pay extra vehicle fee at the entrance gate.
  • For double sites a reservation covers first two vehicles and all others will need to pay extra vehicle fee at the entrance gate.
  • Dayuse group sites, dayuse only. Fee pays for exclusive use of pavilion, per vehicle fee still applies and is paid at the entrance gate at the park
Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
Willard Bay State Park
900 WEST 650 NORTH #A
WILLARD  UT  84340-9999
Phone Number:
Information:  (435)734-9494