Palisade State Park

Current Conditions

Last Updated: November 12, 2024

Entrance Fee required for those entering and parking on the West end of the dam. Use the Parks Pass QR code on the Dam entrance sign or Iron Ranger next to Dam entrance.


Day-Use: Open. Day use payment can be made through Entrance Booth, Parks Pass QR code, or Iron Ranger at the entrance booth. Day use fee required if entering park from Golf Course parking lot.

Launch Ramp: Closed due to water levels.

Campground: Wakara campground is open to walk-ins. Rates are reduced since the main restrooms are closed for the season. Please use the vault toilets in Gold hill group site. Arapeen Sanpitch and pioneer are closed for the season.

Water Level: 15% Full

Water Temperature:  54°

Fishing Conditions: Good – http://wildlife.utah.gov/hotspots/

Road Conditions: All Roads Open  

The lake is low and the docks are not accessible. Our rentable items have been removed for the season.

Our Day Use areas are open. All of the water has been turned off for the season in Arapeen, Pioneer and Sandpitch. 

Wakara is still open to walk-ins but you will need to use the vault restroom in gold hill group site. To make a reservation for next season, either click on the reservation link on our parks website or call 1-800-322-3770.

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The Golf course is open until Thanksgiving weekend and carts are available, please wait for the frost to clear.  For more info call the pro shop at 435-835-4653 or go to the Palisade State Park Golf Course website at  www.golfpalisade.com/ On there, you can get information about the golf course and even make a tee time. 

The Grill at Palisades closed for the season. .

If you have any questions about the campground call or 435-835-7275.