Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation
There are so many ways to enjoy Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation! Check out all the ways you can make memories with the adventures listed below.
OHV Use
OHVs are only allowed at Knight Hollow Campground. County-owned dirt roads are open (including the road from Knight Hollow to the town of Duchesne) in the nearby area. Street legal ATVs are allowed anywhere a normal car, truck or RV can go. They are not allowed to travel off-road in areas where normal vehicles are not allowed to travel off-road.
Please take some time and read the “Utah OHV laws” that can be found online here or in a pamphlet available at the park. These laws are enforced and include having your machines currently registered, requiring any person under 18 years of age wearing an approved helmet and having a safety certificate if you are under 16 years of age (must be at least 8 to operate on public lands).
Here is a short list of nearby OHV riding opportunities with #1 being closest (25 miles). You must trailer your ATVs to get to these locations. Be aware that there are numerous Ute Indian Tribal Lands that surround the park and local area. The Tribe does not allow trespassing on their lands, including ATV use. Remember that if an area is not designated as open by the land managing agency, then it is closed to ATV use.
Fishing
Starvation Reservoir is one of the premier walleye fisheries in the state with numerous larger fish over 10 pounds being pulled from its clear waters each year. The reservoir is also home to Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, carp, kokanee salmon and a few chubs. Rangers have observed that it is almost always feast or famine. Our advice is, if one species of fish is not biting there is a good chance that another is.
3D Archery Range
Our 3D archery range is located just west of the entrance station near Indian Bay. Practice your skills with shots ranging from 15 to 60 yards at varying angles and difficulty, at a variety of life-size targets. All ages are welcome. There is a waiver form located at the range that everyone must sign. If you are under 18 years of age you will need a parent’s signature on the waiver form.
Cost: The range is free with paid $10 park day-use fee, any camping fee or an annual pass.
Range Access and Hours: The range is open from April through November. However, due to staffing shortages during some of those months, the gate may be locked. Please call ahead or find us at the park to open the gate (or you can just walk in from the gate). From the end of May through September the gate is open from 7 a.m. to 10 p. m.
Jr. Ranger
Ever dreamed of becoming a park ranger? Now is your chance to see what it’s like by joining our Jr. Ranger program at Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation.
Get Your Booklet: The booklets are free and can be picked at the park entrance station or the park headquarters(office). In the booklet, you will find fun activities that you can complete to earn your Jr. Ranger badge.
Get Your Badge: When you have finished the activities that interest you the most, bring the book back to the place you got it. An official will make sure you have completed enough activities and award you your badge.
Geocache
Geocaching is a fun sport where you search for hidden caches (boxes with items inside) by using a handheld GPS (global positioning system), an iPhone with the proper app downloaded, or a similar device. The owner of the cache gives the GPS coordinates to where the box is located, you enter those coordinates into your device and it takes you to the box. When you find the box you traditionally take an item from it and leave an item behind. Some have log books where you can log who you are and some thoughts about the experience.
There are numerous geo-cache locations around Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation with one of them being sponsored by the park and the others being sponsored by private individuals. Here is a list of some of the caches and their corresponding coordinates. All of these locations and more can be found at geocaching.com.
- Starvation State Park-Beach Overlook (N 40° 11.380 W 110° 27.567 or UTM: 12T E 546013 N 4448948)
- 3,2,1 Jump (N 40° 11.041 W 110° 27.719 or UTM: 12T E 545801 N 4448320)
- Nebeker Cliffs (N 40° 11.292 W 110° 28.285 or UTM: 12T E 544995 N 4448779)
- Indian Bay Arch (N 40° 10.633 W 110° 27.689 or UTM: 12T E 545848 N 4447565)
- Freedom Bridge (N 40° 10.411 W 110° 29.565 or UTM: 12T E 543189 N 4447139)
- Real Women Have Curves (N 40° 10.891 W 110° 30.720 or UTM: 12T E 541545 N 4448018)
- Yellow Ribbon #27 (N 40° 09.286 W 110° 33.163 or UTM: 12T E 538093 N 4445030)
- I’m Starving (N 40° 10.468 W 110° 26.653 or UTM: 12T E 547320 N 4447269)
- Troubled Waters #3 (N 40° 10.428 W 110° 25.756 or UTM: 12T E 548593 N 4447203)
- The Edge of Starvation (N 40° 13.307 W 110° 26.550 or UTM: 12T E 547433 N 4452522)
If you have never taken part in the geocaching experience then we can help you get started. At the park headquarters you can check out a GPS unit and we can even give you a short tutorial about how to use it. It’s a fun way to get outdoors and get some exercise.
Disc Golf
Looking for a fun way to spend time outdoors? Our 9-hole disc golf course offers a great challenge for players of all skill levels while providing beautiful views of Starvation Reservoir and the surrounding landscape. Whether you’re a seasoned disc golfer or trying the sport for the first time, the course is a fantastic way to get outside, enjoy some friendly competition and experience another side of the park.
What to Bring: Bring your favorite discs, gather your friends and family and see if you can make it through all 9 holes under par! Score sheets can be found in our Ranger Station!