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