Open
Open year-round. Developed campgrounds (Beach, Mountain View) and primitive campgrounds are currently operating. Group areas are open May 15 through September 30. Summer hours are 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; winter hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
About
Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation sits on the shores of Starvation Reservoir, a 3,495-acre body of water in Utah's Uinta Basin at 5,712 feet elevation. Originally established as Starvation State Park in 1972, it was renamed in 2019 to honor Fred Hayes, former Utah Division of Parks and Recreation director who began his career here as a seasonal ranger in 1982. The reservoir offers scenic blue waters surrounded by remote beaches and numerous coves.
The park provides diverse camping options across six campgrounds. Beach Campground and Mountain View Campground are fully developed with flush restrooms, hot showers, and electric/water hookups at every site. Select sites also include sewer connections and shade shelters. Indian Bay offers 24 partially developed sites with vault toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables. The primitive campgrounds at Rabbit Gulch, Juniper Point, and Knight Hollow provide more rustic experiences with vault toilets and dispersed camping options.
Starvation Reservoir is renowned for walleye fishing, with trophy catches regularly exceeding 10 pounds. The park hosts fishing tournaments and also offers channel catfish, smallmouth bass, and trout. A four-lane boat ramp, courtesy docks, and overnight slip rentals support boaters. On land, visitors enjoy a 3D archery range, slack-line park, disc golf course, and nearby OHV trails.
Directions
From US-40 in Duchesne, take State Route 87 north approximately 4 miles to the park entrance.