Willard Bay State Park

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900 WEST 650 NORTH #A, WILLARD UT 84340-9999
WILLARD, UT 84340-9999

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.

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.

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.

Camp site features

Across 129 camp sites:

  • Electric hookups: 124 of 129 sites
  • Water hookups: 126 of 129 sites
  • Sewer hookups: 56 of 129 sites
  • Fire pit: all 129 sites
  • Picnic table: all 129 sites
  • Pets allowed: 127 of 129 sites
  • ADA accessible: 8 of 129 sites
  • Group sites: 1 of 129 sites
  • Longest RV: 85 ft
  • Largest party: 50 people
  • Power up to 50 amps

Fees

Non-Peak Primitive Site $10.00 Non-Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00 Non-Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00 Non-Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00 Peak Primitive Site $10-$12 Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00-$24.00 Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00-$21.00 Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00-$23.00

Rules

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

Directions

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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 3 PM, check out by 1 PM.

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