Current Conditions
Last Updated: 12/14/2024
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 Intake Project. Read our announcement for additional details.
NOTICE: Launch ramps are open. Courtesy docks have been pulled for the winter. Wedge docks are in place until ice forms. Use the ramp and reservoir at your own risk. Visit our boat ramp conditions webpage to learn more.
Marine Weather Information: https://www.weather.gov/slc/marine
River Flow Information: https://www.cbrfc.noaa.gov/dbdata/station/flowgraph/flowgraph_hc.html?id=DCRU1&ptype=3&linear_flow=0
The Island Boat Ramp: Open. Wedge dock in place.
The Main Deer Creek Boat Ramp: Open. Wedge dock in place.
Learn more about other Utah State Parks boat ramp conditions HERE.
Day-Use: Open. The main office hours vary. Please call with any questions.
Winter Rates Apply October 21st-April 12th.
$15 seven days a week. Utah Seniors 65 and older are $10.
Summer rates apply April 13-October 20th. Please pay cash at the iron rangers, or use a card at the yellow pay stations, or use the QR code if booths are not attended.
$20 per day per vehicle 7 days a week.
Reservoir Surface: All open water.
Water Temp: ~39-43 degrees.
Water Level: 74.1% full. Click here for live Deer Creek Reservoir data.
Fishing Conditions: wildlife.utah.gov/hotspots/deercreek
Additional Fishing Info:
Road Conditions: Very. Winter conditions may be present. We will plow snow and maintain access to both ramps until ice has formed.
Ice Safety
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 ice at your own risk and verify ice thickness as you head out. Click here to learn more ice safety tips.
Camping Info
All campgrounds are closed for the winter. Each site is a maximum of two vehicles allowed. 1 vehicle is included in the reservation. The additional vehicles are subject an additional $30 camping fee per night for the duration of the reservation.
Reservations are recommended for summer months. All campsites are available for reservation on a four-month rolling basis. For example, on January 1st individual sites are available for reservation through May 1st. You can book a maximum of 13 days beyond the last date of the reservation window. 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.
Chokecherry Campground – CLOSED. Full Hookup 30/50 AMP.
Great Horned Owl Campground – CLOSED No Hookups. Best suited for small trailers/rvs. Some sites are good for small tents.
Fox Den Campground- CLOSED. 50 AMP full hookup sites.
Wallsburg Group Area- Closed for the Season. Large groups wishing to us the area for events such as family reunions for several days may do so now by permit only. Please email the park at deercreek@utah.gov to inquire about overnight group permits.
Wallsburg Day Use Group Pavilions: Water has been shut off. The west pavillion in our Wallsburg area will be available for Day Use rental daily from May 15-September 15. It is a day rental with entrance included for 5 vehicles, (must pick up passes at the main entrance). $200 per reservation allows 5 vehicles under the reservation, designated parking, and the whole west pavillion. Additional vehicles must pay the regular day use fee of $20. To reserve visit https://utahstateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/deer-creek-state-park/r/campsiteDetails.do?contractCode=UT&siteId=50659&parkId=342171
Dog Information: Must be kept on a leash no longer than 6′ and please remember to pick up after your pet. They are allowed on boats but not in the water.
Aquatic Invasive Species Information: Our decontamination unit is now shut down for the season. For information about the new required education please visit https://stdofthesea.utah.gov/
ANY boats coming from infested waters such as Lake Powell, Nevada, Colorado, Montana, California, New Mexico, Arizona, and Mexico, and Canada MUST be decontaminated BEFORE entering Deer Creek State Park Reservoir. For more information, visit: STDoftheSea.com
Decontamination Schedule: Our decontamination unit is now closed for the season.
Fun Activities:
Deer Creek Island Resort offers boat rentals, food, convenience store, large pavilion, dry storage, boat shrink wrapping, and wedding parties, call (435) 654 2155 or visit https://deercreekislandresort.com/ to make a reservation for rentals, group pavilion, and events. Closed for the winter season.
The Lakehouse Restaurant located at The Island area of Deer Creek State Park and is open year round. Private dock may be used for rentals and Restaurant patrons only. Free Reservation required to use the dock. Please call them for the most current hours. 5317 S HIGHWAY 189 HEBER, UT 84032 TEXT/CALL: 435.210.7474, thelakehousedeercreek.com
Uinta Kiting Have you ever wanted to fly across the water? Uinta Kiting offers kite surfing lessons. Call (435) 647-6676 or visit uintakiting.com to make a reservation.
Zipline Utah offers year-round zip line tours in the Rainbow Bay day-use area, OPEN call (866) 923-1063 to make reservations. Open Year Round.
Rainbow Bay Aqua Park is a fun floating obstacle course. (866) 304-8683 to book reservations for the Aqua Park and or the group pavilion. Closed for the season.
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/
High Country Adventure offers kayaking, rafting, and tubing on the Provo River. Located a short drive down the canyon. Operates seasonally.