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Quagga Requirements Lifted at Deer Creek Reservoir

Posted on: January 11th, 2018

You are no longer required to clean and drain your boat before leaving the reservoir HEBER CITY (DWR) — It will take less time to get your boat on or off Deer Creek Reservoir this year. After three years, the reservoir is no longer suspected of having quagga mussels in it. Nathan Owens, aquatic invasive species coordinator […]

Sailboat Beach Closing For Deer Creek Intake Project

Posted on: April 27th, 2023

April 27, 2023 DEER CREEK STATE PARK —  The Sailboat Beach Day-Use Area at Deer Creek State Park will be closed to all public access beginning May 1, 2023, for construction as part of the Deer Creek Intake Project. The closure is expected to last until spring 2026.  The project is a critical part of […]

Man Dead After Drowning at Deer Creek State Park

Posted on: June 22nd, 2022

July 22, 2022 DEER CREEK STATE PARK, Utah — A teenager is dead following an accidental drowning at Deer Creek State Park on Sunday.  On June 19, 2022, at approximately 4:30 p.m., park rangers were alerted to an ongoing incident involving two individuals swimming off of a boat near the Sailboat Beach area.  The teen, […]

Jordanelle Has Re-Opened Reservoir Access After Recent Closure

Posted on: August 14th, 2021

August 16, 2021 UPDATE JORDANELLE STATE PARK – Jordanelle State Park has reopened to ALL water activities as of 3:00 PM 8/16/2021. August 15, 2021 UPDATE JORDANELLE STATE PARK – Jordanelle State Park will remain closed to day-use water access through at least Monday, August 16th. Please check Jordanelle State Park’s website and Facebook page for updates. […]

Married Couple Dead After Incident at Deer Creek State Park, Teen Rescued in Close-Call at Jordanelle State Park

Posted on: June 20th, 2021

June 20, 2021 SALT LAKE CITY — A married Arizona couple has passed away following an incident at Deer Creek State Park on Sunday.  On June 20, just before noon, Utah State Parks rangers responded to an area of the reservoir off the main state park entrance. A man, 72-year-old David D. McMillan from Arizona, […]

Tennessee Man Dies at Deer Creek State Park

Posted on: July 9th, 2020

DEER CREEK STATE PARK – A 71-year-old Tennessee man is dead following an incident at Deer Creek State Park yesterday. Just before 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, Daniel Nelson Thompson from Newport, Tennessee was boating with family and friends between Wallsburg Bay and Rainbow Cove area at Deer Creek State Park.  While boating, Thompson’s […]

Utah Man Dies at Deer Creek State Park

Posted on: June 29th, 2020

DEER CREEK STATE PARK — A 24-year-old Utah man is dead following an incident at Deer Creek State Park yesterday. Just before 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 28, 2020, Jose Antonio Fuentes-Alvarez from Salt Lake County, was swimming in the Rainbow Bay area at Deer Creek State Park. While he was swimming, members of Fuentes-Alvarez’s […]

Boating Restricted at Deer Creek Due to Fire

Posted on: July 11th, 2018

UPDATE: As of 8 am Thursday, July 12, the park is once again open for boating. Thank you all for your patience and understanding.    DEER CREEK STATE PARK — Due to a fire near Deer Creek State Park, public boating on Deer Creek Reservoir has been restricted until further notice. All boats on the water […]

Park of the Week: Deer Creek State Park

Posted on: July 27th, 2015

Deer Creek State Park is nestled at the base of beautiful Mount Timpanogos. A full range of water activities are available at Deer Creek and fishing opportunities are exceptional. The park also offers campsites, picnic areas, trails and stunning views of the surrounding mountains and scenic Heber Valley. The park offers two campgrounds with sites […]

Deer Creek Trail

Posted on: February 14th, 2015

The Deer Creek Trail is a segment of the Provo-Jordan River Parkway Trail. This non-motorized trail is 8.03 miles long and is located on the western hillside above Deer Creek Reservoir. The trail is designed for biking, equestrian use and hiking. Dogs are allowed but must be on a leash at all times. Please clean […]