Jordanelle - Ross Creek
Ross Creek is a day-use area only and does not offer overnight camping. The area features 23 reservable picnic cabanas available May 1 through October 31. All Jordanelle State Park campgrounds are closed for the season as of October 31 and reopen May 1. Reservations for cabanas can be made up to 4 months in advance.
Flood Watch issued October 10 at 3:44PM MDT until October 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 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 midnight MDT tonight 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
Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 9:47PM MDT until October 11 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...The Wasatch Front, Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains, Tooele and Rush Valleys, Cache Valley/Utah Portion, Wasatch Back, Bear Lake and Bear River Valley, and Sanpete Valley. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.
About
Ross Creek Recreation Area sits at the northern end of Jordanelle State Park along the shores of Jordanelle Reservoir in the Wasatch Mountains. Unlike the Hailstone and Rock Cliff areas, Ross Creek is exclusively a day-use facility and does not offer overnight camping. The area was recently upgraded with 23 reservable picnic cabanas, including 11 sand cabanas and 12 regular cabanas, each equipped with a covered picnic table and one reserved parking spot. Four cabanas are ADA-accessible. The Ross Creek Trailhead serves as a gateway to non-motorized recreation, featuring parking, CXT vault toilets, and hitching posts for equestrians. A non-motorized boat ramp provides exclusive access for kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, and other human-powered watercraft, free from motorized vessel traffic. The area offers access to 3 miles of local loop trails plus the extensive Jordanelle Perimeter Trail, popular with hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders. The north arm of the reservoir accessed from Ross Creek is known for premier bass fishing. Ross Creek operates seasonally from May 1 through October 31, with cabana reservations available up to 4 months in advance. The park entrance fee is $20 per vehicle, $10 for Utah residents 65 and older, or $5 for pedestrians and bicycles. Dogs are allowed on-leash. Park hours are 6 AM to 10 PM daily.
Directions
From Hideout, Utah, head east on State Route 248 for approximately 2 miles. Turn right onto the Ross Creek entrance road to access the campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| jordanelle@utah.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (435) 649-9540 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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