Willard Bay State Park

Current Conditions

Last Updated: July 3rd, 2025

Caution!

Extreme Fire Danger!

Due to large amounts of cotton in the Campground extreme fire danger exists. Please make sure to watch your fire at all times, clear any cotton around your fire ring and site, and completely put out your fire. Thank you!


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

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

DAY-USE: Open
North Marina: Open
South Marina: Open 
The Pond:  Open WARNING 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

Bathroom/showers are open                                                                       

LAUNCH RAMPS:                                                                                                   
North Marina- Open
South Marina- Open

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

CONDITIONS: Open Water

CAMPGROUND:
Cottonwood- Open
Willow Creek- Open
South Marina- Open
Bathroom/showers are open

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): 70 °F
Water Temp (Willard Peak Pond): 70 °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

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Other Information: 

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