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Central Lakes
Beaver Meadow Reservoir
    
GPS-N.40.54.239-W.110.3.877
Elevation-9,385 ft
122 Acres
Depth Maximum-37 ft/Mean-17.7 ft
Length-1,600 ft/Width-700 ft/Shoreline-5100 ft
Travel south on HWY-43 from McKinnon, WY for 7 miles to the Wasatch National Forest. This road becomes FS-221. Continue south for 2 more miles and turn right onto FS-058 4.5 miles to the reservoir.
Big East Lake/Payson Lakes
GPS-N.39.56.137-W.111.38.436
Elevation-7,870 ft
23 acres
Depth Mean-29 ft
Length-1690 ft/Width-845 ft/Shoreline-4,092 ft
From I-15 in Payson take exit-154, and go south to US-6, then east on 6 for about .5 miles to the Nebo Loop Road. Where an old brick school is at the intersection. Travel on the Nebo Loop Road for about 10 miles up Payson Canyon to the Payson Lakes Campground and Big East Lake. Recreational facilities are well developed at the lake, and include lawns, flush toilets, and picnic areas. It is possible to get small boats on the lake, but motors are prohibited. The road is not plowed during the winter, but is groomed for snowmobiles and cross-country skiers. Fees are charged for camping, and with entrance gate is locked at 10:00 pm.
Blackridge Reservoir
GPS-N.40.28.778-W.112.01.266
From 13600-S turn south onto Rosecrest Rd (5600-W). Turn right on Sun Bloom Ln (5305-W), left onto Emmeline Dr (14590-S), and right onto Ashland Ridge Dr (5220-W) which will take you to the reservoir. This reservoir is used for swimming, and has a sandy beach with a path that circles the reservoir. There is no fishing allowed, and pets are allowed just not in the reservoir.
Bottle Hollow
GPS-N.40.17.751-W.109.52.830
410 Acres
Located east of Roosevelt just south of US 40.
Currant Creek Reservoir
GPS-N.40.21.197-W.111.03.588
Elevation-7,683 ft
300 acres
Depth Maximum-123 ft/Mean-52.5 ft
Length-8,200 ft/Width-2,250 ft/Shoreline-25,920 ft
40 miles east of Heber US-40 between Fruitland and Strawberry Reservoir the turnoff will be at milepost 59.3. There are large signs directing traffic to the turnoff at Current Creel Lodge. Travel up-canyon for about 10 miles on a gravel road to the reservoir. The Currant Creek Cafe, at the turnoff, has gas, food, fishing licenses, and other services. There are some great camping spots along the way to the reservoir, mainly for fishing. There are no services at the reservoir. There is a campground at the reservoir with tent sites, picnic areas, toilets, a boat ramp, and handicapped facilities. The Current Creek Nature Trail is only a 1.25 mile loop that begins near the campground. Turn left to Loop D and follow the road to Tot-Lot and park.
D M A D Reservoir
GPS-N.39.23.760-W.112.29.456
Elevation-4,665 ft
1,199 Acres
Depth Maximum-24 ft/Mean-9 ft
Length-1.8 miles/Width-0.25 mile/Shoreline-6.3 miles
From Delta, head north on US 6 past the airport to a dirt road on the right. Access is several miles south of the airport on US-6. Access to the dam is from a dirt road at the south end of "the river dip"-the 1/2 mile stretch of US-6 that dips into the Sevier River Valley. This road to the reservoir is marked with a small wooden sign. The turnoff, at the south end of the river dip, is 4.5 miles northeast of Delta and 12 miles south west of Lynndyl. Access to the north shore of the reservoir is from several roads leaving US-6 several miles north of the river dip. The land that is now submerged by the reservoir was not cleared of trees and vegetation before flooding, making recreation somewhat hazardous and unappealing. Fish production is low.
Great Salt Lake
GPS-N.40.44.15-W.112.12.06
Elevation-4,500 ft
1,000,000 Acres
(South Shore) Take I-80 west to exit 104. Drive NW for 2 miles to the State Park and park by the locked gate. Then walk another mile NE to the lake.
(Antelope Island) From I-15 take exit 335, and go west for 7 miles, to the Antelope Island State Park fee booth. Theere is an entrance fee.
The water is 5x’s saltier than the ocean, being saltier in the north than the south. The lake is 75 miles long, 35 miles wide, and no more than 34 feet deep, making it the largest US lake west of the Mississippi River. The sulfurous smell is due to decaying algae and brine shrimp on the shore. The only fish in the lake are at the mouths of the rivers that dump into the lake. Once the fish hit the salt water they quickly die. The lake is mainly used for bird sanctuaries that nest over 200 bird species. Sailing, swimming, and kayaking are also a popular activity at the lake.
Little Dell Reservoir
Elevation-5,798 ft
Drive up Drive up Parley’s Canyon on I-80 East and take exit-134 up East Canyon, and the reservoir will be N/E on your right after about 5 miles. There’s no swimming, bathing or washing within the lake, no dogs, picnicking limited to restricted areas, no operations of motorized boats, limited day-use only due to public water source. Great place for fishing, and there is a fee for day-use.
Long Park Reservoir
GPS-N.40.54.270-W.109.52.676
Elevation-8,646 ft
300 Acres
Depth-Maximum 96 ft : Mean-45.9 ft
Length-9,070 ft : Width-3,735 ft : Shoreline-24,533 ft
14 miles west of U-44 from near milepost 15 on U-44, turn west on the Sheep Creek Geologic Loop. A sign reads "Long Park Reservoir 14". Follow the Sheep Creek Road for three miles, and then turn west on a gravel road also signed to Long Park Reservoir. This is the North Slope Road. Follow it for nine miles to the turnoff to Long Park Reservoir on the right. The lake is two miles north on this road. The water is crystal clear and is a great place for swimming. Boating is best in the spring before the water is drained down to the conservation pool.
Lost Creek Reservoir
GPS-N.41.11.079-W.111.24.022
Elevation-6,000 ft
355 Acres
From Parley’s Canyon Turn onto I-84 north of Echo Reservoir to Croydon exit. Follow UT 158 north on Croydon Road eventually turning into Lost Creel Road. Follow it for 10 miles until you reach the reservoir. There is fishing with very few visitors other than the widow maker climb that takes place annually. The last time I was here the campground was shut down.
Mill Hollow Reservoir
GPS-N.40.29.477-W.111.06.236
Elevation-8,843 ft
18.50 Acres
Depth-Maximum-36 ft : Mean-18 ft
Length-1,426 ft : Width-1,162 ft : Shoreline-3,800 ft
Head south east on U-35 for 14 miles, and turn south off U-35 onto an improved gravel road to Mill Hollow Reservoir. The reservoir is 3.5 miles south on this road. Swimming is available. There is a campground at the lake that offers fishing, a swimming area, drinking water, and privies.
Red Creek Reservoir
GPS-N.40.18.660-W.110.51.053
Elevation-7,224 ft
146 Acres
Depth Maximum-95 ft : Mean-40.1 ft
Length-614 ft : Width-1,850 ft : Shoreline-2.89 miles
Red Creek Reservoir is easily accessible from US-40 in Fruitland. Turn north on the road across the street from the Fruitland store/gas station and continue for about seven miles. The road essentially terminates at the reservoir. There are no services at the reservoir, but gas and supplies are available in Fruitland. The area is entirely private land. You are a guest here, so pack out what you pack in.
Rush Lake
GPS-N.40.27.120-W.112.22.922
Elevation-5,000 ft
80 acres
Depth Maximum-5.6 ft/Mean-3 ft
Length-1,953 ft/Width-390 ft/Shoreline-4,453 ft
Just 5 miles south of Tooele, from downtown Stockton, go west on a gravel road towards a small mountain. This road crosses the sandbar and provides access to various points along Rush Lake. Windsurfing is the primary recreational use of the lake.
Settlement Canyon Reservoir
GPS-N.40.30.618-W.112.17.747
Elevation-5,340 ft
50 Acres
Depth Maximum-65.6 ft/Mean-25 ft
Length-1,172 ft/Width-625 ft/Shoreline-4,140 ft
From downtown Tooele, go south on Main Street. At the south end of town where the residential area ends, turn left onto Camp Wapati Road, and go up the canyon for about 1/2 mile to the reservoir, from here you will have to pay a fee to drive up the canyon. Legion Park Campground is located one mile up the canyon from the reservoir.
Silver Lake Flat Reservoir
GPS-N-40.30.048, W-111.39.461
Elevation-7,560 ft
Acres-25.03
From Tibble Fork Reservoir drive .9 mile and there will be a turnoff to Horse Trailhead. Continue for another .1 more mile to the dirt road called Silver Lake Flat Road and turn east here. It’s just before the Fee Station for the campground. Drive up this dirt road for .7 mile and you’ll see a 3 car parking spot for Dry Creek Trail on the north side that is 14 miles RT. Continue for another .8 mile and there will be a trail that heads south. Keep on the dirt road and in 1 more mile you’ll reach the lake. 4WD is not needed so cars can make this drive if you swerve around some of the rocks. This is a great place to fish for 12” Rainbow, and extremely popular, but not as crowded as Tibble Fork Reservoir.
Stansbury Lake
GPS-N.40.38.643-W.112.17.901
Elevation-4,263 ft
Surface area-120 acres
Depth-6 ft
Length-5,706 ft : Width-1,641 ft : Shoreline-6.3 miles
Take exit 99 off of I-80, and head south towards Tooele on U-36. Turn west on Stansbury Parkway (1/2 mile south of the U-138 jct), and immediately south on Country Club Drive. Drive 1/3 mile south; turn left on Club House Drive, which passes the Club House in 1/2 mile. The lake is surrounded by houses and gives you limited access. A launching fee is charged for non-members.
Tibble Fork Reservoir
GPS-N-40.28.879, W-111.38.813
Elevation-6370 ft
13.34 Acres
Depth Maximum-36 ft/Mean-12 ft
Length-2,086 ft/Width-360 ft/Shoreline-5,040 ft
Take exit 284 off I-15, and follow SR 92 east for 7.7 miles to the fee station at the mouth of the canyon. Drive 4.6 miles up the canyon and turn left on North Fork Road/U-144 and go 2.1 miles more to the reservoir. The road to the reservoir is open year round. Fishing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, swimming, and hiking are all popular. This road also has several picnic areas with bathrooms. Once at the reservoir you can drive over the dam at the south end and park at the trailhead of Tibble Fork Trail and Ridge Trail, which is 4 miles RT. There is a large parking lot on the north end that is usually packed full, and bathrooms available. Granite Flat campground is just above Tibble Fork towards Silver Lake Flat.
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