Willard Bay State Park
Willard Bay rests atop the Great Salt Lake floodplain in northern Utah. It’s 9,900 acres of fresh water provide boating, water skiing and year-round fishing for crappie, walleye, wiper and catfish. Camping also is popular at the park. Two state-owned facilities are available to recreationists.
The north marina is 15 miles north of Ogden, just off Interstate 15. The park has 62 campsites, modern rest rooms, hot showers, sewage disposal station, seasonal/transient boat slip rentals and sandy beaches.
The south marina is eight miles north of Ogden. It is open April through October and provides 30 campsites with modern rest rooms.
Park Information. The park has a total of 2,673 acres with an elevation of 4,200 ft. There is a stay limit of 14 days.
The park also includes picnicking, drinking water, modern rest rooms, vault toilets, and showers. Utility hookups are not available.
Some of the activities include boating, fishing, swimming, camping and watchable wildlife.
For updated information regarding facilities for the physically challenged, contact the park.
Camping Reservations. Reservations may be made by calling Utah State Parks and Recreation, 322-3770 in the Salt Lake City calling area or toll-free 1-800-322-3770, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Individual campsite reservations may be made from three days to 16 weeks in advance of departure date. A $6 non-refundable reservation fee will be charged for each site reserved. A $10 non-refundable fee is charged for group sites and building rentals. An additional reservation fee will be charged for any changes to existing reservations. Visa, MasterCard and personal checks are accepted. A $5 fee is charged for an extra vehicle and is collected at the park.
Permits and Passes. The Single Park Permit is $50 and allows the cardholder and up to seven guests in the same private vehicle day-use entrance into Willard Bay State Park. The permit is valid for the current calendar year. The Five-Day Pass is $15 and allows day-use entrance to most Utah state parks for five consecutive days.
Willard Bay State Park
900 West 650 North #A
Willard, Utah 84340-9999
(435) 734-9494
Photo by JF Hobbs