Palisade State Park

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Play 18 holes of golf, paddle or stroll on Palisade Reservoir, then set up the perfect campsite. This park offers something for everyone, from its desert canyon golf course, RV and tent camping, to access for off-highway vehicle riding in nearby Six-Mile Canyon.

History

In the 1860s, Daniel B. Funk, an early settler of the surrounding Sanpete Valley, had the idea of a summer and weekend resort area. At that time, the valley was owned by a small group of Sanpitch Indians led by Chief Arapeen. Daniel B. Funk bargained with the chief and obtained a land patent from the government. He and his family then set about the arduous task of building a dam and diverting part of Sixmile Creek to fill the lake. The lake quickly became a well-known pleasure resort, now called Palisade.

Summer recreation includes camping, fishing, swimming, electric motor and non-motorized boating, golfing and hiking. Off-highway vehicle trails are accessible from the park.

Opened to the public as a state park in 1962.
Park Elevation – 5,800 feet

56°F

L: 56° H: 63°

Feels like 54°F° scattered clouds

Wind: 0 mph W

Air Quality: Good

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56° / 63°°F 0.87 mm 87% 6 mph 57 % 1012 mb 0 mm/h

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Summer Hours: Open Daily 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Phone: 435-835-6676

Campground Phone: 435-835-7275
Golf Course: 435-835-4653

Water Temp: 76° F
Water Level: 4%
Ice Conditions / Thickness: No Ice
Algae Conditions
Clear

Management

Park Manager: Brian Jensen

Assistant Manager: Jessica Nielson

Building/Grounds: Jason Krebs

Head Golf Pro: Jordan Van Orman

Greens Superintendent: JD Ransom

Senior Mechanic: Dallan Johnson

Activities

Boating

Equestrian

Fishing

Geocache

Golfing

Hiking

JR. Ranger

Kayak

OHV

Picnicking

Playground

Swimming

Wildlife

Amenities

Boat Launch

Drinking Water

Dump Station

Dumpster

Electricity

Fire Pits

Grill

Group Camping

Parking

Pavilion Sites

Pets Allowed

Picnic tables

Ranger Station

Rentals

Restaurant

Restrooms

Showers

Sewage Disposal

Shade Shelter

Water In Site

Lodging

Cabin

Hookups-Full

Hookups-Partial

Tent Pad

Water In Site

Park Gallery

Aerial view of the golf course at Palisade State Park

Questions

Quiet Hours are 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Music and generators must be turned off during this time. Please be considerate of your neighbors and keep noise to a minimum.
Showers are closed between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. This is to help conserve water.
Dogs must be leashed and under control at all times. Do not leave dogs unattended. Please clean up after your pet!
OHV use in campgrounds is limited to in and out traffic. No joyriding in the campground area. Helmets required for those riding under 18. Education course required for anyone without a valid driver’s license. Keep all OHVs on the pavement. Anyone under 18 can operate an OHV on public land if they are:
- - Able to reach and operate each control necessary to safely operate the off-highway vehicle and;
  - Have in their possession an OHV education certificate or a valid Driver’s License and;
  - Under direct adult supervision

Adult supervision is required if:

- Under 18;
- Does not possess a valid driver’s license; and (Note: Learners permit requires licensed parent/guardian seated next to driver (adult supervision))
- Operating an OHV on a public highway that is: Open to motor vehicles; and
- not exclusively reserved for OHV use.

Fires are permitted only in the designated grills or fire pits or your personal fire pits that are at least 16 inches off the ground. Do not leave fires unattended. Firewood gathering is Not Permitted!
Parking is permitted only in the designated areas. Day Use vehicles and Overnight vehicles must fit in site to stay in the park. Keep tires on the pavement.
Jumping Off Rocks can be dangerous. Jump at your own risk.
Air Mattress or Tubes: more than 50 feet from shore requires a life jacket for each person.
Beach: No fires or vehicles on the beach area.
Trees: Please do not tie anything to our trees. (Hammocks, dogs leads, clothes lines, etc.)
Boating: Restricted to boats with electric trolling motors and non-motorized boats. Vessels with motors must be registered. All boat operators must have one life jacket for each person on board. All boaters 12 or younger must wear a life jacket at all times. This rule includes stand-up paddle boards also.
Fireworks: Explosives and fireworks, including sparklers, are prohibited.

Map

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Events

Downloads

Palisade State Park Brochure

An Unforgettable Golfing Experience

Located in Utah’s gorgeous Palisade State Park is one of Utah’s true golf gems: Palisade State Park Golf Course. The 18-hole golf course has some of the best putting greens in the state. Here at our facility, we have everything you need for a great day of golf, all steeped in the sprawling wide-open beauty of Central Utah.

This course welcomes golfers of any skill level, it will challenge you while providing a relaxing, picturesque backdrop. Grab your family and friends and enjoy a day on the course!

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