Current Conditions

Last Updated: November 19, 2024

Learn more about other Utah State Parks boat ramp conditions HERE.

ICE IS NEVER 100% SAFE! Do not judge ice safety on thickness alone. Ice does not form or maintain a uniform thickness. Snow, wind, slush, temperature, and other factors can cause ice thickness and strength to vary greatly, even within inches. Recreate on the ice at your own risk and verify ice thickness as you head out.

Click here to learn more ice safety tips.

Day-Use: Open

Surface: Open water, Algae bloom warning in effect

Launch Ramp: Open but boat dock has been removed for the winter season

Campground: Open year-round. Power and water hookups available. Day use and campground restrooms are open.

Water Temp: 47 degrees

Water Level: 57% (Check out www.sevierriver.org for current water levels at Otter Creek, Piute, and other reservoirs on the Sevier River System)

Fishing Conditions: The fishing is average right now.   http://wildlife.utah.gov/hotspots/

Ice Thickness: No ice

Protect Yourself During Harmful Algal Blooms
How to stay safe…
… if you suspect a harmful algal bloom

• Don’t swim in water that appears to have a harmful algal bloom.
• Don’t boat, water ski, or jet-ski on scummy water. These activities can cause toxins to become airborne, increasing the likelihood you will inhale them.
• Don’t let children play with scum in the water or along the shore.
• Don’t let pets or livestock swim in or drink from scummy waters.
• When in doubt, stay out.

… every time you go out

• Don’t swallow water when swimming.
• Shower after coming into contact with recreational water.
• Rinse animals immediately if they swim in recreational water.
• Wash hands with clean water before eating or preparing food.
• Clean fish well and discard the guts.
• Never drink recreational water. Recreational water may contain bacteria, parasites, or viruses, as well as cyanotoxins, that could cause illness if ingested.
• Do not boil water in an attempt to remove toxins, as boiling actually releases more toxins.
• Wash dishes with clean water. Do not use recreational water.
• When in doubt, stay out.

How to recognize a harmful algal bloom

Harmful algal blooms may look like pea soup, green or blue paint, or have a scum layer or mats/foam floating on the surface. The water may also appear in shades of green, blue-green, yellow, brown, or red. Visit the HABs Photo Gallery for examples of blooms in Utah.

How to report an exposure

Call the Utah Poison Control Center (UPCC) at (800) 222-1222 if you think you or your pet have been exposed to a harmful algal bloom. UPCC physicians, pharmacists, and nurses trained in toxicology can answer your questions and advise you on the need for further medical or veterinary treatment.

****For more information on current conditions, please visit the Otter Creek State Park Facebook page where we share information and photos. You can also directly message park personnel any questions or comments you have from that page. 

Additional Information: Visit our Ambient Weather Dashboard for current weather conditions from our own weather station here at the park.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER

Monitoring Requirements Not Met for Otter Creek State Park

Our water system violated one drinking water standard over the past year. Even though these were not emergencies, as our customers, you have a right to know what happened and what we did to correct these situations.

We are required to monitor your drinking water for specific contaminants on a regular basis. Results of regular monitoring are an indicator of whether or not our drinking water meets health standards. During one month out of twelve, we did not monitor for coliform and therefore cannot be sure of the quality of our drinking water during that time.

What should I do?

There is nothing you need to do at this time.

The table below lists the contaminant(s) we did not properly test for during the last year, how often we are supposed to sample for coliform and how many samples we are supposed to take, how many samples we took, when samples should have been taken, and the date on which follow-up samples were (or will be) taken.

What happened? What is being done?

One monthly sample was missed. Sampling has resumed according to schedule and as has been the case for years, coliform results were negative. The samples showed we are meeting drinking water standards.

For more information, please contact Otter Creek State Park at (435)624-3268 or P.O. Box 120043 Antimony, UT 84712

Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail. This notice is being provided by Otter Creek State Park.  Water System ID#:16008   Date distributed: 8/24/2024