Fred Hayes State Park At Starvation
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.
Flood Watch issued October 9 at 1:04PM MDT until October 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Moisture associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will impact Utah this weekend bringing widespread rainfall totals ranging from 2-4". Some highly localized amounts to 6-8" are also possible, particularly across terrain-favored locations in southwestern Utah, the Book Cliffs, and Bear River Range. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Western Millard and Juab Counties, Bear Lake and Bear River Valley, Cache Valley/Utah Portion, Eastern Box Elder County, Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains, Northern Wasatch Front, Salt Lake Valley, Tooele and Rush Valleys, Utah Valley, Wasatch Back, Wasatch Mountains I-80 North, Wasatch Mountains South of I-80, Western Uinta Basin and Western Uinta Mountains. This includes recent burn scars such as Rocky Canyon. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and recent burn scars. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Moisture associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will move into northern Utah this weekend producing a prolonged rainfall event. In particular, moisture interacting with a frontal boundary across far northern Utah may yield locally heavier rainfall totals compared to other locations. As a result, areal flooding is expected across northern Utah this weekend. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $20 - $200 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 250ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| fredhayesstatepark@utah.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (435) 738-2326 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| Utah State Parks - Fred Hayes | |
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