Willard Bay State Park

Current Conditions

Last Updated: July 6, 2026

Stage 2 Fire Restrictions:  NO OPEN FIRES OF ANY KIND — including fires within an established fire pit, charcoal grills, pellet grills, or ash-producing fuel. Properly shielded gas or liquid-fueled portable camp stoves with a shut-off valve are allowed, so long as there is at least three feet in diameter that is barren with no flammable vegetation. Find more information here.

Boat ramps are OPEN. Launch at your own risk. Learn more about other Utah State Parks boat ramp conditions HERE.

ALGAE
DANGER Advisory issued for the Willard Peak Pond.
Click here for more information.

DAY-USE: Open-
North Marina: Open-
South Marina: Open –
The Pond:  Open – Algae ADVISORY (https://deq.utah.gov/health-advisory-panel/willard-peak-pond-recreational-monitoring)

WATER SURFACE: 
North Marina– Open Water
South Marina– Open Water
Bay– Open Water
South Inlet– Open Water

Flushable Bathroom/showers are OPEN                                                                     

LAUNCH RAMPS:                                                                                                   
North Marina- Open, launch at your own risk
South Marina- Open, launch at your own risk

Launch at your own risk. Courtesy docks and fishing docks in the water year-round.

CONDITIONS: Low Water

CAMPGROUND:
Cottonwood- Open
Willow Creek- Open
South Marina- Open
Flushable Bathroom/showers are now OPEN in all campgrounds

When campgrounds are open, Camping by first come first serve after 3:00 pm the day of arrival if not reserved. No Refunds are given for bugs, nature, weather, etc.

Water Temp (Willard Bay): 61 °F
Water Temp (Willard Peak Pond): 61 °F

Additional Fishing Info: Visit http://wildlife.utah.gov/hotspots for more information.

  1. Place the fish on its side with the jaw closed
  2. Squeeze the tail fin together and turn it so you can obtain the maximum overall length
  3. Measure a straight line from the tip of the snout to the extreme tip of the tail fin.
  • Crappie: 10
  • Wiper: 3
  • Channel Catfish: 8
  • Walleye: 6, One may be over 24″
  • Yellow Perch: 50
  • Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass: 6
  • Possession and use of commercially sold and preserved gizzard shad is allowed.  Otherwise, possession of gizzard shad, dead or alive is unlawful

Monte Cristo Conditions: https://www.snowut.com 
Monte Cristo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MonteCristoUtah/

Other Information: 

  • Wear your life jacket.
  • As always, boat launching is at the owner’s risk.