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Willard Bay State Park Group Areas, UT

Status: Closed through Tue Mar 30 2010   Season Dates
Max reservation window: Wed May 26 2010

Description

Boat, swim, waterski, and fish on the warm waters of Willard Bay. Camp under tall cottonwood trees that frame the night sky. During winter months, Willard Bay is a wildlife watching area for nesting eagles

Geography:

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.

Recreation:

The park is a popular place for boating, fishing, ice fishing, swimming, water skiing, bird watching, camping.

Facilities:

This park provides boat launching, seasonal boat slip rentals,

Nearby Attractions:

Golden Spike National Historic Site , The town of Willard.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Beach Access
  • Birdwatching
  • Boat Launch
  • Boat Slips
  • Boating
  • Comfort Station
  • Concessions
  • Covered Pavilion
  • Drinking Water
  • Dump Station
  • Fire Pit, Grill & Table
  • Fishing
  • Hiking Trail
  • Hookups
  • Hot Showers
  • Marina
  • Modern Restrooms
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Picnic Tables
  • Picnicing
  • Ranger Station
  • Sports Activities
  • Viewing Platform/Overlk
  • Water Sports
  • Wildlife

Alerts and Important Information


  • Power will be shut off at 10 PM Nightly in the Group sites.
  • "No audio producing devices are allowed in the park without pre-approval and special use permit..

Getting There:

Willard Bay State Park Group Areas
900 WEST 650 NORTH #A
Willard UT 84340-9999

The North Marina is located 15 miles north of Ogden on Interstate 15. From Interstate 15, take the Willard City Exit 360. Turn west onto State Road 315, drive under the overpass and turn left at the Willard Bay State Park sign.
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Phone Park for More Information:

Project Office: (435)734-9494