Jordanelle State Park

General Park Rules

• Day-Use is available year round from 6 a.m./ to 10 p.m.
• Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) use is prohibited.
• Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes are allowed on the Perimeter Trail at Jordanelle State Park.
• All Utah boating laws are strictly enforced.
• Explosives, fireworks and fire crackers are prohibited.
• No discharge of firearms allowed in developed park areas. Refer to proclamation for hunting and fishing guidelines.
• Fires are permitted in designated pits only. No ground fires are allowed.
• Firewood gathering is prohibited.
• PITCH-IT-IN! Please use trash receptacles provided.
• Park in designated areas only. Park on pavement only. ALL tires must be ON pavement. Violators may be cited and/or towed.
• Dogs must be on a 6′ or shorter leash and attended to at all times. Pets are prohibited from public buildings.
• Service dogs are always welcome.
• All pet waste must be cleaned up and disposed of properly.
• Drones are permitted for personal use only with permit and approval from park management.
• Metal detecting is permitted with permit and approval from park management.
• Vehicles must remain on designated roads. NO motor vehicle use allowed on beaches or shoreline.

Camping

• Our campground are open from May 1st – Oct 31st
• Check-in: 3 p.m.
• Check-out: 12 p.m.
• Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
• Camping is only allowed in designated areas.
• No sleeping in vehicles in parking lots.
• Only 1 RV and 1 tent OR 2 tents per campsite. Tents must be on designated tent pads or on asphalt.
• No trailers or RVs allowed in McHenry campground. pop-up trailers, teardrop trailers and cab over campers are allowed.
• Generators are prohibited during quiet hours.
• 8 persons, 1 vehicle per campsite is included with the reservation.
• 1 extra vehicle is allowed for an additional fee per site, per night. (2 vehicle max per site)
• Damage or large messes left, such as grease, broken glass, garbage, etc., may result in a fee charged to the credit card on file.
• It is unlawful to dump or drain wastewater from campers or trailers onto the ground or into lakes and streams.
• No portable hot tubs allowed.
• Camping on boats is allowed for a fee. Vessels must have a marine toilet, be anchored off-shore at least 40 feet, and must display a 360 all-around white light while anchored.

Lodging

• Check-in: 3 p.m.
• Check-out: 12 p.m.
• Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
• No smoking in any lodging.
• Cleaning procedures required before checkout.
• Pets are allowed with an additional fee in designated lodging.
• No cooking inside lodgings except in the microwave.
• Furniture must remain inside each lodging unit.
• Failure to follow rules may result in additional fees being charged to the credit card on file.
• Reservation fee covers 1 vehicle. 1 Extra vehicle is allowed if space permits. Extra Vehicle fee is per night. (2 vehicle max per site)

Day-Use

• Day-Use is 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Cabana reservations cover the entrance fee for 1 vehicle only. All others are required to pay an entrance fee.
• Pavilion reservations cover the entrance for 5 vehicles. All others are required to pay an entrance fee. 75 People maximum.
• Fires are permitted in the developed pedestal grills or developed fire pits only. No ground fires or firewood gathering allowed in the park. Please dump hot briquettes in designated dump pits.
• Courtesy boat docks have a 15-minute limit for loading and unloading.
• Swimming, fishing, picnicking, sunbathing and camping are prohibited on the docks.
• Swimming inside the marina is prohibited.
• Stay on designated rrails. It is unlawful to create your own trails.
• ALL trails are non-motorized use only (This allows Class 1 and 2 e-bikes). Please practice trail courtesy.
• Hiking, biking and horseback riding is allowed on all trails.
• All plants, animals, minerals and other natural features in state parks are protected. It is unlawful to remove, alter or destroy them.
• Jordanelle dam is a restricted area. Access to the dam is prohibited.
• Motorized and non-motorized vessels, along with swimmers must remain outside of the No Trespassing buoys near the dam.

Yes (in certain areas). Dogs are NOT allowed inside public buildings or in the cottages at Hailstone.

Dogs must be cleaned up after and leashed at all times. Dogs are allowed to swim in the reservoir, off-leash. Dogs are a privilege, not a right. For more information about service dogs, please contact a member of our staff.

Can I camp on the beach? No. There is no beach camping allowed at Jordanelle. All camping must be in a designated site with a designated fire pit.

Can I camp on my boat? Yes! Camping on your boat is allowed for $40/night as long as you follow these requirements:

• Vessel must have a marine toilet.
• Vessels must be anchored off-shore at least 40 feet.
• Vessel must display a 360 all-around white light while anchored.

No! The park never closes its gates, however, day-use ends at 10 p.m. Ross Creek Day-use gate opens at 6 a.m. closes at 11 p.m.

Certain facilities are only open seasonally, but you can always come in to enjoy the park.

The park office hours change during the winter months. The Marina Store closes completely during the winter. The docks, fish cleaning stations, campgrounds, and restrooms will gradually be shut down as the temperatures drop and then closed for the winter.

The campgrounds close on October 31 and re-open May 1. Please contact the park office about early open dates.

Can I get back into the park if I am later than 10 p.m.? Yes! The gates at the Hailstone campground are not physically locked so you may enter for camping if you have a reservation or use a self-pay envelope for an open site. The Rock Cliff campground closes its gate at 10 p.m. and a code is required for entry. This code is available on your confirmation through Reserve America.
Please be aware that quiet hours begin at 10 p.m. and take care not to disturb other guests.

All commercial activity in the park requires a special use permit. Please complete the SUP application and email it to [email protected].

Can I fly my drone? Yes, however, you must complete a drone permission form and follow all rules and regulations regarding drones. This permit only covers personal use. Once you have completed the form, it must be approved by park management before you can operate. There is a $10 permit fee that can be paid at the park office.

If you are interested in flying a drone for commercial use, you must apply for a Special Use Permit through the Park Manager. Requirements and restrictions apply such as having a remote pilot airman certificate with a small UAS rating.

Is Metal Detecting allowed? Yes! Metal detecting is allowed by permit only as defined in State Code (R651-620-6). Please reach out to the park for a Jordanelle Metal Detecting Agreement Form and bring it with you to the park. Check in at the office and you’re good to go!

Interested in holding a large event? Please complete the SUP application and email to [email protected].