The **Yuba Special Recreation Area** , conveniently located in Central Utah,
offers a variety of water recreation opportunities. Warm summer water
temperatures, sandy beaches, nearby off-highway vehicle areas, and fishing for
walleye and yellow perch attract visitors year-round.

At an elevation of 5,100 feet, the Yuba Special Recreation Area is 25 miles
south of Nephi, just off Interstate 15. The reservoir, when full, is 22 miles
long and reaches a maximum depth of 80 feet. This recreation area is
cooperatively managed by Utah State Parks and Recreation and the USDI Bureau
of Land management.

The Yuba Special Recreation Area, conveniently located in Central Utah, offers a variety of water recreation opportunities. Warm summer water temperatures, sandy beaches, nearby off-highway vehicle areas, and fishing for walleye and yellow perch attract visitors year-round. 

At an elevation of 5,100 feet, the Yuba Special Recreation Area is 25 miles south of Nephi, just off Interstate 15. The reservoir, when full, is 22 miles long and reaches a maximum depth of 80 feet. This recreation area is cooperatively managed by Utah State Parks and Recreation and the USDI Bureau of Land management.

Bird's eye view of the park

Yuba lake Recreation Area

Utah State Parks: Camping, sandy beaches, and warm waters lure visitors to
Yuba Reservoir. Developed and primitive camping is available at Oasis and
Painted Rocks campgrounds and at designated beach areas. Anglers may fish for
northern pike, walleye and yellow perch year-round. Yuba State Park now has
zip lines.

As a recreation base camp, Yuba is close to the hiking, horseback riding and
OHV trails of the nearby Wasatch Plateau and Fishlake and Manti-La Sal
national forests as well as the incredible exploration and climbing in Maple
Canyon. Take the scenic drive through the National Mormon Pioneer Heritage
area on historic Highway 89 and stop in Spring City for eclectic local art.
Make a reservation on the Utah State Parks reservation site

Utah State Parks: Camping, sandy beaches, and warm waters lure visitors to Yuba Reservoir. Developed and primitive camping is available at Oasis and Painted Rocks campgrounds and at designated beach areas. Anglers may fish for northern pike, walleye and yellow perch year-round. Yuba State Park now has zip lines.


As a recreation base camp, Yuba is close to the hiking, horseback riding and OHV trails of the nearby Wasatch Plateau and Fishlake and Manti-La Sal national forests as well as the incredible exploration and climbing in Maple Canyon. Take the scenic drive through the National Mormon Pioneer Heritage area on historic Highway 89 and stop in Spring City for eclectic local art. <a href="http://utahstateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/yuba-lake-state-park/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=UT&parkId=343961" rel="nofollow">Make a reservation on the Utah State Parks reservation site</a>

Day-use $10 or $5 (Utah seniors 62 and over). Camping starts at $25/night.

Utah State Park

Water Sports on Yuba Reservoir

The tranquil reservoir in Central Utah comes alive with warming spring temperatures.

Springtime in Yuba

RV Camping at Yuba

Picnic and Day-use Area

Yuba State Park

Elevation 5000 feet. The warm waters of Yuba Reservoir provide a wonderful
setting for boaters, waterskiers, windsurfers, sailors and swimmers. In
addition, there is year-round fishing for walleye, perch, catfish, and
northern pike. This reservoir is popular on weekends, especially during the
summer months.

Elevation 5000 feet. The warm waters of Yuba Reservoir provide a wonderful setting for boaters, waterskiers, windsurfers, sailors and swimmers. In addition, there is year-round fishing for walleye, perch, catfish, and northern pike. This reservoir is popular on weekends, especially during the summer months.

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