Brochure InfoIn the late 1800s and early 1900s, cattlemen and homesteaders tried to make a go of it along the banks of the Strawberry River in the area now occupied by the reservoir and dam. Their story is one of hardship, perseverance and facing near starvation in a very hostile and harsh environment. Winters were hard, long and extremely cold. Their cattle and livestock often froze during these winter months, and the short growing season was hindered by flooding, hailstorms, early frosts and other calamities. They nicknamed the area "Starvation" and it was from this reference that the highway bridge, reservoir, dam and state park received their names.Brochure Info - OrientationThe sprawling waters of Starvation Reservoir provide for fishing and boating in a stark desert landscape. Located four miles northwest of Duchesne on Highway 40,Brochure Info - RecreationThis park is popular with anglers, boaters, and those using Starvation as a base camp for nearby off-highway vehicle riding. The annual walleye fishing tournament has become a popular fishing event with trophy 10-plus pound fish being caught each year. The scenic beauty of 3,500 acres of park land, many coves, remote beaches and unusually blue water makes this a favorite of boating enthusiasts statewideBrochure Info - Facilities and RestrictionsMountain View and Lowe Beach campgrounds offer hookup sites with shower and restroom accommodations. Primitive camping is available at serveral locations around the lake, these areas offer no services. Brochure Info - Nearby AttractionsRed Fleet State Park Steinaker State Park Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum Dinosaur National Monument Duchesne CountyKey Info If towing a trailer in most sites, no extra vehicles can be accommodated. You must call the park if you have an additional vehicle question. (435) 738-2326. If an additional vehicle is approved for your site, you will be charged half a camping fee per night upon entrance to the park. Rabbit Gulch is half site specific and half walk-in. Juniper Point and Knight Hollow are not site-specific, each reservation is for a single vehicle only. Campers in these primitive areas may use the showers in the main campground for $2. Extra vehicle fees only apply to beach and mountain view campgrounds, they do no apply to Indian bay, rabbit gulch, juniper point, knight hollow, or the group areas. All vehicles in Indian bay, rabbit gulch, juniper point, and knight hollow pay the same price per vehicle. This means that if you paid $15 for the original reservation vehicle in Indian bay, you will pay $15 per additional vehicle per night in Indian bay. In the group areas you pay per person, and not per vehicle. Must bring your own firewood. Important Information for Daily EntranceDirectionFred Hayes State Park at Starvation is located four miles northwest of Duchesne on Highway 40.Season Date DescMay 15th - October 1th.Fee Cancellation DescCancellations are accepted online 24 hours a day, seven days a week or by calling the Reservation Call Center Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Mountain Time) Individual site cancellations made four days or more in advance of your scheduled arrival incur an $8 cancellation fee in addition to the $8 reservation fee. Cancellations made less than four days in advance forfeit one night's fee in addition to the cancellation and reservation fees. Group area cancellations made 14 days or more in advance of your scheduled arrival incur an $8 cancellation fee in addition to the $10.25 reservation fee. Cancellations made less than 14 days in advance forfeit one night's fee in addition to the cancellation and reservation fees. Changes to an existing reservation can only be made by contacting the Reservation Call Center. Changes can be made up to two days prior to your scheduled arrival date and incur a $5 change fee per site.