Yuba Lake State Park, Utah travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Yuba Lake State Park is in Central Utah.

4 places to stay

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Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Jun, Sep. Summer highs reach about 95°F; winter lows dip to about 15°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Cold months (Jan, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Apr and May. (climate data from nearby Delta)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
PVU Provo Municipal Airport, Provo — 66 mi away. Directions
SLC Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City — 105 mi away (major hub). Directions

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

Places to stay listed here: about $16–$25 a night (typical $20), from 7 listed prices.
Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$60, mid-range ~$100, comfortable ~$190.

Options are grouped as Lodging, Camping, Backcountry in the Sleep guide ↓.

Food for you

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

Understand

At an elevation of 5,100 feet (1,555 m), Yuba State Park is 25 miles south of Nephi, just off Interstate 15. The reservoir, when full, is 22 miles (35 km) long and reaches a maximum depth of 80 feet (24 m). Yuba Reservoir is the largest of many water impoundments on the Sevier River with a capacity of 250,000 acre feet of water.

History

Landscape

Flora and fauna

The reservoir is a year-round fishery for walleye, perch, catfish, rainbow trout and northern pike.

Climate

Get in

By road

Fees and permits

Day-use fee: $8

Do

The sprawling waters of Yuba State Park provide a variety of recreation opportunities for visitors. Warm water and sandy beaches, along with nearby off-highway vehicle riding areas, lure visitors during summer months. One of the few state parks with boat-in camping, Yuba is very popular with water recreationers. Two boat ramps, one at Yuba State Park and one at Painted Rocks, provide access for all types of watercraft. Other activities include camping, hiking, picnicking, rock hounding, bird watching, interpretive and junior ranger programs, mountain biking, and waterfowl hunting in season.