2025 Annual Passes are available for purchase!
NOTICE: The Sailboat Beach Day-Use Area will be closed to all public access beginning May 1, 2023 through Spring 2026 for construction as part of the Deer Creek Dam Intake Project. Read our announcement for additional details.
NOTICE: Both the Main Boat Ramp and Island Resort Boat Ramp are open and courtesy docks are in.
Welcome to Deer Creek State Park
Windsurf, boat, zip line, swim, and fish on the cool waters of Deer Creek Reservoir. Float, kayak, or fish the lower Provo River. After a day on the water, camp under the night sky at one of several campgrounds, all with spectacular views of nearby Mount Timpanogos.
DOG INFORMATION:
Please keep your dogs on a leash no longer than six feet and please pick up after your pet. They are allowed on boats, but not in the water.
BOATING INFORMATION: Open water. Courtesy docks are scheduled to be placed April 3rd.
The Main Deer Creek Boat Ramp is OPEN.
The Island Boat Ramp is OPEN.
Life jackets are required for each person on a vessel – including kayaks and stand-up paddleboards. Coldwater boating conditions exist, wear your lifejacket!https://recreation.utah.gov/boating/life-jackets-boating-safety/
AIS Decontamination Schedule: Our Decon unit will open May 1st for the season.
Any boat coming from out of state or Lake Powell must still be inspected and decontaminated before launching into Deer Creek.
CAMPING INFORMATION:
FOX DEN CAMPGROUND is open. For the first two weeks of April the nightly rate is $40 per night with full hook up 50 amp power, water, and sewer.
CHOKECHERRY CAMPGROUND IS CLOSED 30-50 amp service, water, sewer. Will open April 25th.
GREAT HORNED OWL CAMPGROUND IS CLOSED. No hook ups. Dry Camping. $30 per night. Will open April 25th.
All campgrounds are available by reservation only May 1st -Oct. 15th.
All campsites are available for reservation on a four-month rolling basis. For example, on January 1 individual sites are available for reservation through May 1. For more information please contact our Reservation Call Center at 800-322-3770 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Mountain Time) Monday through Friday. The call center is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.
Please call 1-800-322-3770 or visit stateparks.utah.gov to making camping reservations and group day use pavilion reservations.
Fun things to do at Deer Creek State Park:
The Lakehouse Restaurant: Located at The Island area of Deer Creek State Park. OPEN Year Round.
5317 S HIGHWAY 189 HEBER, UT 84032 TEXT/CALL: 435.210.7474, thelakehousedeercreek.com
Zipline Utah: To book a zipline tour please call 866-923-1063 or go to ziplineutah.com to make reservations. OPEN Year Round
Deer Creek Island Resort: To book reservations for boat rentals at Deer Creek Island Resort call 435-654-2155 or go to deercreekislandresort.com Now taking reservations for the summer season.
Rainbow Bay Aqua Park is a fun floating obstacle course. For more information and to make reservations, call 866-304-8683 or visit rainbowbayaquapark.com Will open Memorial Day Weekend and now taking reservations.
Kiteboarding: To book a reservation for kiteboarding lessons at Uinta Kiting call 453-647-6676 or go to uintakiting.com
Efoil lessons are offered through Adventure Elevated LLC. Adventure Elevated LLC is a great source for all things Efoil at Deer Creek. To book a lesson, demo, or purchase visit https://adventureelevated.com/
PROVO RIVER
We partner with several permitted companies who provide varying activities on the lower Provo River. These companies have been vetted and approved to operate on the lower Provo River from the Deer Creek Provo River Launch.
High Country Adventure offers guided and group/solo kayaking, rafting, and tubing on the Provo River. Located a short drive down the canyon. Operates seasonally. A great option for a relaxing river float.
Run Off River Adventures offers guiding kayak tours, kayak rentals, lessons, and other activities.
Pro Rafting Tours delivers effortless, unforgettable trips on the Provo River—expertly guided by decades of experience and powered by their custom-designed 9-foot rafts built specifically for the Provo River. They’re a trusted team for company outings, special occasions, families and groups of all kinds—turning every float into a fun, easygoing adventure.
Rocky Mountain Outfitters Offers guided fishing on the lower Provo river and one of a kind experiences.
Wasatch Whitewater offers kayak lessons for all ages and experience level in addition to tours on the lower Provo river.
Exclusive Excursions Guided rafting and kayaking on the lower Provo river.
Wasatch Guide Service offers guided fishing on the lower Provo river.
Fish Heads Fly Shop offers guided fishing on the Provo river. They also have a one stop fly shop right in downtown Heber City.
Utah Fly Fishing. Offer guided fly fishing fishing throughout Wasatch County including the Provo River.
Park City Fly Fishing. Offer guided fly fishing throughout Wasatch County including the Provo River.
SERVICES:
Rapid Rebunk: Permitted to provide boat trailer services including re-bunking while you boat on the lake.
Winterizing/Shrink Wrapping: Deer Creek Island Resort located at The Island Day Use Area.