Willard Bay has become the ideal spot for anything water related. Whether it’s
splashing near the shore, carving the water’s surface, reeling in hefty fish,
birding or camping on the beach, you really can’t go wrong with a visit to the
Bay. Willard Bay is also a great destination for stand up paddleboarding,
including both beginners and stronger paddlers looking to take in the sights.

The state park operates two marinas, the north and south. Both are equipped
with modern campgrounds, boat launches, restrooms, waterfront picnic areas,
and docks. The North Marina has sandy beaches that are equipped with cabanas
making them the perfect place to spend the day.

Throughout the year, Willard Bay is an interesting birding destination,
especially bald eagles in winter. Make a reservation on the Utah State Parks
reservation site.

Willard Bay has become the ideal spot for anything water related. Whether it’s splashing near the shore, carving the water’s surface, reeling in hefty fish, birding or camping on the beach, you really can’t go wrong with a visit to the Bay. Willard Bay is also a great destination for stand up paddleboarding, including both beginners and stronger paddlers looking to take in the sights.


The state park operates two marinas, the north and south. Both are equipped with modern campgrounds, boat launches, restrooms, waterfront picnic areas, and docks. The North Marina has sandy beaches that are equipped with cabanas making them the perfect place to spend the day.


Throughout the year, Willard Bay is an interesting birding destination, especially bald eagles in winter. <a href="http://utahstateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/willard-bay-state-park/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=UT&parkId=343941" rel="nofollow">Make a reservation on the Utah State Parks reservation site</a>.

See Official Site for Seasonal Fee Schedule

Bird's eye view of the park

Willard Bay State Park

Willard Bay Reservoir is formed by Arthur V. Watkins Dam, which is a feature
of the Weber Basin Project. Recreation management at Willard Bay is performed
by the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation under agreement with the Bureau
of Reclamation. The recreation area is located 10 miles north of Ogden, Utah
of an elevation of about 4,220 feet. The reservoir has a surface area of
approximately 9,200 acres when full.. This facility is managed year-round and
experiences high use. Common fish species include catfish, walleye, and
crappie. Reservations accepted for certain campsites. Fees are charged. Plain
City, Plain City Southwest, Willard, and Whistler Canal U.S. Geological
Service maps cover the area. WiFi is also available to park patrons.
Reservations can be made by calling 800-322-3770 Toll free outside Salt Lake
or (801) 322-3770 from within Salt Lake City.

Willard Bay Reservoir is formed by <a href="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Facility.jsp?fac_Name=Arthur+V+Watkins+Dam" rel="nofollow">Arthur V. Watkins Dam</a>, which is a feature of the Weber Basin Project. Recreation management at Willard Bay is performed by the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation. The recreation area is located 10 miles north of Ogden, Utah of an elevation of about 4,220 feet. The reservoir has a surface area of approximately 9,200 acres when full.. This facility is managed year-round and experiences high use. Common fish species include catfish, walleye, and crappie. Reservations accepted for certain campsites. Fees are charged. Plain City, Plain City Southwest, Willard, and Whistler Canal U.S. Geological Service maps cover the area. WiFi is also available to park patrons. Reservations can be made by calling 800-322-3770 Toll free outside Salt Lake or (801) 322-3770 from within Salt Lake City.

Willard Bay Reservoir

Each unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System is established to serve a
statutory purpose that targets the conservation of native species dependent on
its lands and waters. All activities on those acres are reviewed for
compatibility with this statutory purpose.

Established in 1928 by Congress (Public Law 304) and the initial boundaries
designated by Presidential Proclamation (2011) in 1932, Bear River Migratory
Bird Refuge was one of the first refuges to join a system of lands now
encompassing over 560 refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System - a
network of lands set aside and managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
specifically for wildlife. The Refuge and other wetlands associated with the
Great Salt Lake provide critical habitat for migrating birds, over 250 species
moving through this area annually by the millions to rest and feed. As part of
the Bear River Bay, the Refuge is designated as a Western Hemisphere Shorebird
Reserve Network site, a globally important shorebird area.

The Refuge lies along the eastern edge of the Pacific Flyway and the western
edge of the Central Flyway, making it an important resting, feeding, and
nesting area for birds in both flyways. Of more than 250 bird species that use
the refuge, 67 species nest on the Refuge. American avocets and black-necked
stilts nest by the thousands along Refuge dikes and roads. White-faced ibis
nest in dense emergent vegetation in large colonies of up to 10,000 birds.
Migrant tundra swans can number in the tens of thousands in the spring and
fall. The Refuge uses a complex system of dikes and water control structures
to provide different water depths for a variety of waterbird species over the
seasons.

On the ancestral homelands of the Shoshone, Paiute, Bannock, and Ute people
known as the Newe or Meme (the People), the Refuge lands and waters support
diverse plant and animal species in a mosaic of mudflats, river deltas,
brackish and freshwater marshes, temporary ponds, and uplands. Refuge uplands
have scattered knolls that form a unique ecological community in the Bear
River delta.

Today, Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge contains nearly 80,000 acres of marsh,
open water, uplands, and alkali mudflats. The marshes and open water are
managed using a complex system of dikes and water control structures to
provide a variety of water depths suitable for the needs of different
waterbird species. The Refuge is an excellent place to observe wildlife along
a 12-mile auto tour route, as well as enjoying hunting, fishing, and wildlife
photography.

Each unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System is established to serve a statutory purpose that targets the conservation of native species dependent on its lands and waters. All activities on those acres are reviewed for compatibility with this statutory purpose.Established in 1928 by Congress (Public Law 304) and the initial boundaries designated by Presidential Proclamation (2011) in 1932, Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge was one of the first refuges to join a system of lands now encompassing over 560 refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System - a network of lands set aside and managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service specifically for wildlife. The Refuge and other wetlands associated with the Great Salt Lake provide critical habitat for migrating birds, over 250 species moving through this area annually by the millions to rest and feed.  As part of the Bear River Bay, the Refuge is designated as a Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network site, a globally important shorebird area.The Refuge lies along the eastern edge of the Pacific Flyway and the western edge of the Central Flyway, making it an important resting, feeding, and nesting area for birds in both flyways. Of more than 250 bird species that use the refuge, 67 species nest on the Refuge.  American avocets and black-necked stilts nest by the thousands along Refuge dikes and roads. White-faced ibis nest in dense emergent vegetation in large colonies of up to 10,000 birds. Migrant tundra swans can number in the tens of thousands in the spring and fall.  The Refuge uses a complex system of dikes and water control structures to provide different water depths for a variety of waterbird species over the seasons.On the ancestral homelands of the Shoshone, Paiute, Bannock, and Ute people known as the Newe or Meme (the People), the Refuge lands and waters support diverse plant and animal species in a mosaic of mudflats, river deltas, brackish and freshwater marshes, temporary ponds, and uplands. Refuge uplands have scattered knolls that form a unique ecological community in the Bear River delta.Today, Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge contains nearly 80,000 acres of marsh, open water, uplands, and alkali mudflats. The marshes and open water are managed using a complex system of dikes and water control structures to provide a variety of water depths suitable for the needs of different waterbird species. The Refuge is an excellent place to observe wildlife along a 12-mile auto tour route, as well as enjoying hunting, fishing, and wildlife photography.

Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge

Hyrum Dam and Reservoir, Hyrum Project, are on the Little Bear River near
Hyrum, Utah about 30 miles northeast of Ogden. Hyrum Dam is a rolled earthfill
structure 116 feet high.. Recreation at Hyrum Reservoir is managed by the Utah
Division of Parks and Recreation under agreement with the Bureau of
Reclamation. The reservoir is adjacent to Hyrum City, at the 4,670-foot
elevation, with a 480-acre water surface area. Managed season is year round
with April through September being the heavy use season. Available fish
species include rainbow trout, perch, bluegill, and sunfish. All-weather
access. Reservations accepted for certain campsites. Fees charged. Paradise
and Logan U.S. Geological Service maps cover the area. Reservations can be
made by calling 800-322-3770 Toll free outside Salt Lake or (801) 322-3770
From within Salt Lake City

<a href="https://www.usbr.gov/projects/index.php?id=145" rel="nofollow">Hyrum Dam</a> and Reservoir, <a href="https://www.usbr.gov/projects/index.php?id=473" rel="nofollow">Hyrum Project</a>, are on the Little Bear River near Hyrum, Utah about 30 miles northeast of Ogden. Hyrum Dam is a rolled earthfill structure 116 feet high.. Recreation at Hyrum Reservoir is managed by the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation. The reservoir is adjacent to Hyrum City, at the 4,670-foot elevation, with a 480-acre water surface area. Managed season is year round with April through September being the heavy use season. Available fish species include rainbow trout, perch, bluegill, and sunfish. All-weather access. Reservations accepted for certain campsites. Fees charged. Paradise and Logan U.S. Geological Service maps cover the area.

Reservations can be made by calling 800-322-3770 Toll free outside Salt Lake or (801) 322-3770 From within Salt Lake City

Hyrum Reservoir

Utah State Parks: Willow, box elder and maple trees surround Hyrum Reservoir
providing shade as well as habitat for waterfowl and wildlife. During the day,
find a spot on the beach to cast a fishing line or relax with a good book. Sit
around a cozy campfire with family and friends at night.

Hyrum State Park is a terrific year-round fishing destination for bass, trout,
perch, and bluegill. In the summer the park is an excellent place to
participate in a variety of water sports. The park makes a great base camp for
hikers, bikers, rock climbers, and auto tours thanks to close proximity to
Logan and Blacksmith Fork canyons, the American West Heritage Center and the
Wellsville Mountains. Logan is a great cultural hub with multiple performing
arts venues and events -- including the acclaimed Utah Festival Opera -- and
is an adventure gateway to the Logan Canyon Scenic Byway. Make a reservation
on the Utah State Parks reservation site

Utah State Parks: Willow, box elder and maple trees surround Hyrum Reservoir providing shade as well as habitat for waterfowl and wildlife. During the day, find a spot on the beach to cast a fishing line or relax with a good book. Sit around a cozy campfire with family and friends at night.


Hyrum State Park is a terrific year-round fishing destination for bass, trout, perch, and bluegill. In the summer the park is an excellent place to participate in a variety of water sports. The park makes a great base camp for hikers, bikers, rock climbers, and auto tours thanks to close proximity to Logan and Blacksmith Fork canyons, the American West Heritage Center and the Wellsville Mountains. Logan is a great cultural hub with multiple performing arts venues and events -- including the acclaimed Utah Festival Opera -- and is an adventure gateway to the Logan Canyon Scenic Byway.
<a href="http://utahstateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/hyrum-lake-state-park/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=UT&parkId=343401"" rel="nofollow">Make a reservation on the Utah State Parks reservation site</a>

$8; $4 for Utah seniors (62 and older); $3 walk-in. Camping starts at
$20/night.

Willard Bay State Park

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