Things to do

Boating, Watersports and Rentals

Watersport Activities: Boating, fishing, paddle-boarding, jet skiing, kayaking and swimming.

Available Rentals: The following can be rented through a vendor at Jordanelle State Park:

• Ski Boats
• Fishing Boats
• Pontoon Boats
• Jet Skis
• Kayaks
• SUPs (Stand-Up Paddleboard)

Camping and Lodging

Jordanelle State Park offers a diverse range of camping and lodging options to experience the park. Campground options include: RV campsites, tent campsites, group campsites, backpacking sites, cottages, cabins and day-use facilities that include cabanas, pavilions, an event center and a playground.

Rock Cliff Nature Center

The Rock Cliff Nature Center is a one-of-a-kind experience that teaches about the wildlife, plants, animals and ecosystem of Jordanelle. Please call the Hailstone office to find out the current hours of operation.

Trails

Boardwalk: Feel like taking an easy nature walk? Rock Cliff is equipped with elevated boardwalks and well-maintained trails that guide visitors through the upland sage and wetland areas, leading to a breathtaking view of the Provo River as it enters Jordanelle Reservoir.

Perimeter Trail: If you are looking for more of a hike, bike ride or horseback ride, then the perimeter trail is for you. The trail totals 22 miles from Rock Cliff to Hailstone. The boat ramp area is also a trailhead for Jordanelle’s perimeter trail that takes you to all three areas of the park. This is a non-motorized trail. E-bikes are welcome.

Three Rocks Trail: Three Rocks Trail is a .7-mile round trip hike with a 150-foot elevation change and offers some great views of the scenery that Rock Cliff has to offer.

Ross Creek Recreation Area

Ross Creek Trail Head: Allows access to the Jordanelle Perimeter Trail which is a non-motorized trail that travels from Crandall Point near Hailstone, to Ross Creek and ends at Rock Cliff. The trailhead also allows anglers to access the north arm of the reservoir which is known for its bass fishing.

The trailhead is equipped with hitching posts, CXT pit toilets, and an entrance booth.

Ross Creek Loop Trails for Biking or Hiking

• Wada Way: is a 1.85-mile loop
• Keetley: is a 1.69-mile loop

Winter at Jordanelle

Winter is a beautiful time in the park. Although many of the facilities are unavailable during these months, Jordanelle still has a lot to offer.

Boating: The main and PWC boat ramps at Hailstone are plowed during the winter months until the ice forms on the reservoir. There is a heated restroom at the top of the main ramp and at the PWC ramp. A seasonal wedge dock is in place at both ramps until ice forms.

Fishing: All of the day-use access park roads are plowed during the winter months. Once the reservoir freezes, anglers enjoy ice fishing. OHV’s are not permitted in the park with one exception; anglers may use OHV’s from ramps to access the ice only. All fish cleaning stations are shut down for the winter.

Snowshoe Rentals: Snowshoes are available to rent at the Nature Center. There are a variety of sizes ranging from child to adult.

Camping: Cottages are available for year round reservations.

Dry camping is not allowed in the winter: Unfortunately, we have had too many issues with dry campers in the winter and we have been forced to close all camping.

General Day-Use: Guests are welcome to enjoy the park by hiking trails, snowshoeing, wildlife viewing, cross-country skiing, tubing, building snow people, taking photos, walking, etc. Due to the elevation of the park, the air is free from inversions/settling pollution.