Willard Bay State Park

Overview

Brochure InfoWillard Bay is a freshwater reservoir located 12 miles northwest of Ogden on the flood plains of the Great Salt Lake. An earthfilled dike and natural shoreline make up the 20-mile enclosures. The dike is officially named the Arthur V. Watkins Dam, for a former U.S. Senator from Utah who was essential in getting the Weber Basin Project passed through congress in 1949. The area had a need for a reservoir to store surplus water from the Ogden and Weber rivers that could later be pumped out and used on farmlands.Brochure Info - OrientationWillard Bay rests atop the Great Salt Lake flood plain in northern UtahBrochure Info - RecreationIts 9,900 acres of fresh water provide boating, waterskiing and year-round fishing for crappie, walleye, wiper and catfish. Two state-owned facilities at the North and South marinas are available to recreationists.Brochure Info - Facilities and RestrictionsThe North Marina is 15 miles north of Ogden, just off Interstate 15. The newly renovated facility offers campsites, modern restrooms, hot showers, sewage disposal station, seasonal/transient boat slip rentals and sandy beaches. Amenities available in North Marina: ADA Accessible, Beach Access, Birdwatching, Boat Launch, Boat Slips,Boating, Comfort Station, Concessions, Drinking Water, Dump Station, Fishing, Hiking Trail, Hookups, Hot Showers, Marina, Modern Restrooms, Parking, Pets Allowed, Picnic Shelter, Picnic Tables, Picnicing, Ranger Station, Sewage Disposal Station, Showers, Sports Activities, Swimming, Viewing Platform/Overlk, Water Drinking, Water Sports, Wildlife. The South Marina is eight miles north of Ogden. It is open April through October and provides boat launching, seasonal boat slip rentals, modern restrooms. This 24 site area offers full hookups for RV's. Amenities available in South Marina: ADA Accessible, Birdwatching, Boat Launch,Boating, Comfort Station, Drinking Water, Fishing, Hookups, Hot Showers, Marina, Modern Restrooms, Parking, Pets Allowed, Picnic Shelter, Picnic Tables, Picnicing, Ranger Station, Showers, Sports Activities, Swimming, Water Drinking, Water Sports, Wildlife.Brochure Info - Nearby AttractionsClub Rec at Willard Bay State Park offers boat and personal watercraft rentals. (801) 614-0500 www.clubrecnorth.comKey Info Park gates are closed from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily. Be aware that Willard Bay is a shallow lake with fluctuating water levels, and weather conditions change rapidly creating extreme lake conditions. For boating conditions contact the park. The park is frequently sprayed for mosquito abatement during the summer. Dates of spraying are posted at the park entrance. The extra vehicle fee applies and can be paid at the entrance gate. For all Single Sites first vehicle included in reservation and all others will need to pay extra vehicle fee at the entrance gate. For double sites a reservation covers first two vehicles and all others will need to pay extra vehicle fee at the entrance gate. Dayuse group sites, dayuse only. Fee pays for exclusive use of pavilion, per vehicle fee still applies and is paid at the entrance gate at the park Important Information for Daily EntranceDirectionThe North Marina is located 15 miles north of Ogden on Interstate 15. From Interstate 15, take the Willard City Exit 357. Turn west onto State Road 315, drive under the overpass and turn left at the Willard Bay State Park sign. The South Marina is located eight miles north of Ogden City. Exit 351 from I-15.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.