Huntington State Park

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Cinnamon-colored buttes provide a backdrop for this quiet desert oasis. Popular with locals, this warm-water reservoir is ideal for waterskiing, fishing and crawdad catching. Huntington is a great weekend destination or a perfect picnic spot.

All vehicle tires must remain on pavement at all times. OHVs must remain trailered and can not be unloaded or ridden with in the park.

Boat Decontaminations: If you are in need of a boat decontamination please contact the park. We do decontaminations only by appointment.

History

Huntington State Park is a local well-kept secret. Largemouth bass and bluegill are the most noteworthy fish in this warm-water lake. It is also a popular place to catch crawdads. Many migratory birds, specifically waterfowl, are sighted in this area. Waterskiers and other recreationists love the warm water, too.

Huntington Reservoir was completed in 1966 as part of an Emery County irrigation and recreation project.

The name of both the town and reservoir honors the three Huntington brothers, Oliver, William and Dimick, who first explored this area in 1855. Dimick was an interpreter for the local Indians; William was famed as a scout and explorer and Oliver was an official recorder for the unsuccessful Elk Mountain Mission to Moab. The town of Huntington was founded in 1877.

Opened to the public as a state park in 1966.
Park Elevation – 5,840 feet

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Hours
Summer: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Winter: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Holiday Closures: Thanksgiving, Christmas

Phone: 435-687-2491
Water Temp: 60° F
Water Level: 57%
Algae Conditions: Clear (view details)
Management
Park Manager: Tifnie Hansen
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Activities

 Beach Area
 Boating
 Camping
 Fishing
 Geocache
 Hiking
 Kayak
 Picnicking
 Swimming
 Waterskiing

Amenities

 Beach Access
 Boat Launch
 Drinking Water
 Dump Station
 Dumpster
 Electricity
 Fire Pits
 Firewood
 Grill
 Parking
 Pavilion Sites
 Pets Allowed
 Picnic tables
 Ranger Station
 Rentals
 Restrooms
 Showers
 Sewage Disposal
 Shade Shelter
 Water In Site

Lodging

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 Tent Pad
 Water In Site

Park Gallery

A campground by a lake with mountains in the background, seen from above.
A dock extends into a calm lake with mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.
Snowy lake with partial ice, distant mountains, and smoke rising in the background under blue sky.
Aerial view of a lake marina with docks, parking lot, and surrounding green landscape.
Clear blue lake with distant mountains reflected in the calm water under a bright blue sky.
Aerial view of a lakeside park with grassy areas, parking, and scattered trees.
Vivid orange and pink clouds over icy, snow-covered ground at sunset.
A lakeside campground with RVs, trees, a red-roofed building, and mountains in the background.

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Camping and Recreating at Huntington State Park

Rentals

Huntington State Park has stand-up paddle boards and kids kayak for rent. We rent equipment from Memorial Day to Labor Day on a first-come-first-served basis from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. All rentals require an adult 18 years and older. Check out a free life jacket to use for the day at our life jacket loaner station.

Paddle Board
4 hr. = $25.00
Day (8 a.m. – 6 p.m.) = $35.00

Kids Kayak
4 hr. = $15.00
Day (8 a.m. – 6 p.m.) = $25.00

A concrete dock extends into a calm lake with mountains in the background under a clear sky.

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