Boating and Decontamination

Stop The Quagga

Please help us prevent invasive mussels from entering the reservoir. Boaters are required to certify their boat is mussel free every time they launch their boat.  If you have been to an infected water (Lake Powell or out of state) you must decontaminate your vessel. The two options to do this are professional decontamination or self decontaminating your boat. To self decontaminate, follow the steps below:

• Clean all plants, fish, mussels and mud off of your boat
• Drain all water from ballast tanks, bilge, live wells, motor and all other water storing methods
• Dry your boat and equipment for 7 days in summer, 18 days spring and fall, 30 days in winter, 3 days winterized or freezing

Decontamination Services

Our staff can professionally decontaminate your boat. Decontaminations are by first-come first-serve. Hours are typically 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Decontaminations are now by appointment only at this link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D48A4AB2FAAFDCE9-65766813-willard or by calling in.

You MUST HAVE 2 people with you to get a decontamination at our dip tank, 1 to run the boat, 1 to drive the vehicle. If you do not have 2 people we can not perform the decontamination. Dip Tank will be CLOSED October 2, 2026.

New Boat Slip Process Update starting 2026

Willard Bay State Park is announcing an updated process for all future boat slip rentals. Moving forward, we will be transitioning away from the closed bid system.

For Current Contract Holders

If you currently hold a closed bid contract, you have two options:

• You may choose to continue your existing contract for its full term and remain in your current slip.
• If you would like to opt out of your current contract, please contact Kandi Burden at [email protected].

Annual Boat Slip Selection

The annual selection for all available slips will now be conducted via a random draw process only.

Pricing

• A Dock: $1,300
• B Dock: $1,000

How to Apply

• All interested individuals must submit an application.
• If you wish to be considered for both A and B Docks, you must submit a separate application for each (two applications total).

Waitlist and Open Availability

• If your application is not selected during the random draw, you will automatically be added to the waitlist.
• If slips remain available and the waitlist has been exhausted, you may complete an application and select from the remaining open slips.

We are continuing the process anticipating we have a full water year, if this ends up not being the case we will process your application refund.

Long Term Boat Slip Checklist Items

If you have been awarded a long-term boat slip, you will need to complete and submit the following information:

• Boat Slip Long Term Contact Information
• 2026 Willard Bay State Park Boat Slip Lease Permit
• Willard Bay Boat Slip Addendum 2026
• Provide a valid boat registration
• Provide a valid boat insurance
• Provide an annual park pass or purchase one
• Complete the STD of the sea training and information STDoftheSea.Utah.gov
• Special Use Permit Application

Send to: Fill out and send information to [email protected]

Boating Safety

All children under the age of 13 must have a properly fitting coast guard approved life jacket on and fastened while in the boat on the water.

Visit http://stateparks.utah.gov/resources/boating/ for further safety requirements regarding boating safety and for a list of required safety equipment.