Fred Hayes State Park At Starvation

Open — Open year-round. Park gates open 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily.

About

Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation encompasses the sprawling 3,495-acre Starvation Reservoir, located in the Uinta Basin region of northeastern Utah. The reservoir was created in 1970 when the Strawberry River was dammed, flooding an area where early homesteaders endured harsh conditions that gave the location its evocative name. The park was rededicated in 2019 to honor Fred Hayes, who served as director of the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation from 2012 until his passing. The park offers diverse camping options across six campgrounds. Mountain View Campground features 41 developed sites, with most offering electric and water hookups and four sites providing full hookups including sewer. Beach Campground provides 35 additional sites. For those seeking a more remote experience, four primitive campgrounds are scattered around the reservoir perimeter including Rabbit Gulch, Juniper Point, Knight Hollow, and Indian Bay, offering secluded camping in designated areas. Beyond camping, the park serves as a hub for water recreation with a full-service marina, boat ramps, fish cleaning stations, and a sandy beach. The reservoir offers excellent fishing opportunities year-round. Land-based recreation includes OHV riding at Knight Hollow Campground with access to nearby county roads, a 3D archery course, slacklining, and geocaching. The park operates at an elevation of 5,712 feet in a high desert environment.

Directions

Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation is located four miles northwest of Duchesne on Highway 40.

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