Jordanelle State Park is located in a picturesque mountain setting near Heber City. The park offers an array of recreation opportunities near the Wasatch Front. Camping, boating, swimming, fishing, and hiking are some of the activities to do at this very popular park.
The Setting
The Hailstone Recreation Area is the premier development of Jordanelle State Park, and is designed to accommodate active recreational pursuits. As visitors enter Hailstone, they are greeted by a staffed visitor center featuring informative and educational displays, which interpret the history of the Jordanelle area.
Visitor Center exhibits relate the fascinating story of the mining and agricultural days of yesteryear, and detail the development of Jordanelle Reservoir and the Central Utah Project. Evening campfire programs are conducted in the outdoor amphitheater just north of the visitor center.
The Facility
Hailstone is a large developed campground and day-use area on the west side of the reservoir, and is a favorite location of boaters and RV campers. Many of our campsites offer water and electric hook-ups. The concession service, Jordanelle Marina, offers boat rentals and other recreation items to complete your trip.
Park Features
Jordanelle Reservoir provides excellent fishing for rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, and smallmouth bass. A population of brown trout, produced in the Provo River, is expanding in the reservoir. This mix of species provides and excellent sport fishery. Deer, moose, squirrels, and a variety of birds including hummingbirds and redtail hawks can be seen in the park.
Camping Tips
Reservations are highly recommended for holiday weekends and most weekends throughout the summer. An extra fee is charged for extra vehicles. Fires are permitted in designated campgrounds with fire grates. Firewood can be purchased at Hailstone.
Address
Jordanelle State Park – Hailstone
SR 319 #515 Box 4
Heber, Utah 84032
(435) 649-9540
www.stateparks.utah.gov
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