Utah Lake State Park
RV Guide

If you love high-speed water sports, Utah Lake is the place for you. With several launch points, you can drop your boat in the water and get ready for some speed. Utah Lake is the largest body of freshwater in the state, so you can enjoy miles of water skiing behind your speedboat. Wakeboarding and jet skiing are also very popular on the lake.

If you’ve never tried water skiing or wakeboarding, but are ready to learn on your RV vacation to Utah this summer, visit the marina right inside the park and schedule a lesson. You can also rent a boat, skis, a paddleboard, or jet skis. After you find out more information about lessons, spend time in the gear shop and see if there is any beachwear for sale that you might need for your upcoming adventure on the lake.

If you want to spend a relaxing day on the lake and prefer a slower pace, then take a peaceful ride on the water. Soak up some sun, work on your tan, and take a nap on the deck of your boat as you float on the cool waters of Utah Lake. Prefer getting wet? Kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding is a great way to get wet and chill out at the same time. Paddling can be extremely relaxing and is the perfect way to unwind on your camping adventure.

You aren't limited to the lake either. Try canoeing on the lower Provo River, where the water is gentle, but can carry you a ways without too much effort. Don't have your own watercraft? Utah Lake State Park partners with local rental shops, so you can rent paddleboards, kayaks, canoes, and paddleboats at the inner marina and see how much fun you can have on the water

During your summertime RV vacation in the park, you'll need to cool off. Come to the swim beach to sink your toes in the warm sand and cool off in the sparkling lake. The swim beach is located in one of the park’s two marinas, the outer marina. The outer marina has a sandy swim beach and people are allowed to swim and launch smaller personal watercraft like kayaks and paddleboards from the beach. You don’t need any equipment to swim, so bring your towel, relax, and swim when you are ready to cool down. The whole family can enjoy a day of fun at the swim beach!

After spending all morning on the water, you and your crew are going to be hungry and need a rest from all that fun. If you pack a lunch and a blanket, you can have a picnic just about anywhere in the park. Some favorite spots are along the lower Provo River or the shores of the swim beach. If you prefer a picnic table and some shade, Utah Lake State Park has just what you're looking for. Pick a spot under a cabana near the swim beach or head over to the Visitor Center where you can buy a snack and enjoy it on the patio. Of course, you can always head back to the Airstream and cook up some grub to eat at the picnic tables in the campground before heading out for some more fun in the sun.

The park has many outdoor day-use areas open year-round. Visitors can use the public picnic areas on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are planning a larger group function and want to ensure that you have a space to host your event, reserve one of the two larger picnic pavilions. Rent the Old Ice Rink Pavilion and have access to water, two serving tables, two large grills, and 14 tables. Rent the Center Lawn Group Pavilion and have access to a serving table, a large grill, six tables, and a sand volleyball court. All rental fees are an additional charge on top of the daily entrance or camping fees.

With 148 square miles of freshwater, Utah Lake is the perfect place to cast your line year-round. Whether you like fly fishing on the river or lake fishing from your boat, this park has what you’re looking for. Anglers can fly fish along the Provo River where it empties into Utah Lake. This is a popular spot for catching channel catfish and trout. You may want to relax on the boat and reel in some walleye or white bass, bluegill, or even black bullhead. After a satisfying day at the lake, reward your family with an old-fashioned fish-fry back at the RV camp.

If you own a frisbee and love disc golf, then this nine-hole mostly flat and lightly wooded course is a great place to get outside and play. The course runs throughout the picnic and nature trail area, conveniently located next to some restrooms. Play holes one to four on the grass strip, and then cross the footbridge for holes five to seven. After playing hole seven, pass back over the bridge and complete your game on the grass for holes eight and nine. The course has natural tees and DISCatcher holes and is rated a par of 27. Visitors must pay a fee to access the course.

The autumn and winter months are perfect for birding in Utah Lake State Park. During the late autumn and early winter, the park is open for day use, and the conditions are just right to spot some of the feathered visitors that frequent the park. Even though the park is filled with water, the area is considered a desert region, and, therefore, attracts desert birds, especially since it contains a water source. Among these types of birds, you may see sage sparrows or thrashers. Of course, because Utah Lake is nearby, shorebirds are also in abundance. Visitors to the park often spot hawks, falcons, and bald eagles, but in the winter months, you are likely to see the unique merlin species as well. Pack your binoculars and print out a list of local birds to see how many you spot at this natural haven for our feathered friends.