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Deer Creek Reservoir, lying in the southwest corner of Heber Valley, provides neat comfortable facilities, some of the best fishing in Utah, and continually attracts water sports enthusiasts for boating, Jet Skiing, wind surfing and sailing.
Facilities are quite extensive and do not deter from the enjoyment of getting outdoors. A concrete loading ramp, 35-site campground, full restrooms, drinking water, a fish-cleaning station, a restaurant and boat rentals are all in the park. Grass, picnic tables, and large shade trees make for a comfortable lunch.
And water sports are not the only activities Deer Creek State Park has to offer. Try swimming, golfing or fishing. Camping is also made quite comfortable. After an entire day of swimming, sun bathing, and picnicking, I was waterlogged and worn-out.
You may have already been to Deer Creek so here is a list of other great places to try jet skiing in Utah. NORTHERN UTAH:
Bear Lake is a natural lake with brilliant blue water. It offers excellent powerboating, sailing, skiing, fishing and diving. Watch out, the water is usually cold.
Pineview Reservoir is in a mountain valley east of Ogden, where it has some protection from the wind. Water is often glassy and ideal for skiing.
Jordanelle Reservoir is close to the Salt Lake City metro area. On summer weekends the number of craft on the water is restricted to ensure a quality experience.
Utah Lake: is located just west of Provo, in the metro area. It is a shallow lake suitable for boating, skiing and fishing.
Willard Bay Resevoir
Mantua Reservoir
CENTRAL UTAH:
Yuba Reservoir is located about 25 miles south of Nephi, just east of I-15. It offers warm water, sandy beaches and great conditions for skiing and other water sports. It is one of the few waters in Utah offering boat-in camping.
Mona Reservoir
Piute Reservoir
Palisade Lake
Gunnison Reservoir
EASTERN:
Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area is also a huge reservoir where boating is very popular. It is bordered by forested mountains in spots and has sandy beaches in other areas. It offers excellent powerboating, skiing and world-class fishing. Part of this reservoir extends into Wyoming.
Steinaker Reservoir
Red Fleet Reservoir
Millsite Reservoir
SOUTH:
Quail Lake is near St. George. It is great for powerboating and personal watercraft; launch restrictions control the number of vessels on the water to provide a quality experience.
Panguitch Lake
Navajo Lake
Otter Creek Reservoir
Lake Powell For more information on safety and other tips for a successful outing, click here. To read about my experience at Deer Creek, click here. |
