Deer Creek State Park & Reservoir

Deer Creek State Park Region

Things to Do

Boating

Deer Creek Reservoir is a popular boating spot for city slickers to hit up on the weekends. Choppy water in the afternoon appeases the wave-runner crews, yet calm and glassy water satisfies the waterskiers early in the day (or mid-week). Boaters can choose to start and end their day from one of two paved boat launch ramps and two marinas. And there’s a sandy beach on the northeast side for those looking to relax, sunbathe or picnic.
Fishing

From April to November, you can catch rainbow trout, smallmouth bass and largemouth bass at Deer Creek Reservoir. Stream fishing happens both above and below the reservoir in the Provo river. Learn more about fishing rules, reports and regulations.
Island Aqua Park

This open floating water park includes obstacle courses, monkey bars and trampolines, along with a quarter pipe and an action tower. Designed for anyone above age six, the whole family can enjoy jumping around and playing in the water.
Kiteboarding

Try out a sport that utilizes both water and air. Uinta Kiting offers kiteboarding lessons at Deer Creek State Park. Learn to glide across the water safely with personalized lessons from the only certified kiteboarding school on Deer Creek Reservoir.

Deer Creek State Park is a medium-sized reservoir that offers playful summer days filled with boating, fishing and watersports.

Photo: Adam Barker

Deer Creek became a state park in 1971, allowing for ample recreation on the reservoir and its 18 miles of shoreline.

Photo: Utah State Parks

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Sun and Fun Below Mount Timpanogos: Explorations of Deer Creek State Park

Written By Kristen Pope

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The sunlight sparkled and danced on the water as we drove beside the reservoir of Deer Creek State Park. The day was warm, the sun was out, and I was excited to get out on the water.

Watersports and Rafting

Park Information and Weather

Deer Creek State Park is open year-round, from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. in the summer, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the winter. A day-use entry fee is required, purchase in-person or online. The Annual Utah State Park Pass is accepted for park entry.

At an elevation of 5,420 feet, Deer Creek State Park offers a reprieve from the valley’s high heats while still being warm enough to enjoy boating, swimming and watersports.

Average Daily High and Low Temperatures

March: 48/21 F (9/-6 C)
April: 57/28 F (14/-2 C)
May: 66/34 F (19/1 C)
June: 77/41 F (25/5 C)
July: 85/47 F (29/8 C)
August: 83/46 F (28/7 C)
September: 74/38 F (23/3 C)

Utah Weather

Camping at Deer Creek State Park

Deer Creek State Park has two campgrounds open from May through mid-October, advance reservations are recommended. Amenities available at both campgrounds include drinking water, flush toilets, hot showers, RV dump stations, boat ramps, fish cleaning stations and picnic areas.

Chokecherry Campground features 40 campsites, 30 with full hookups, and sits next to the reservoir in the southwest corner of Heber Valley. Campsites accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Each site has a table, fire ring and grate. A concessionaire offers a restaurant, boat rentals, gasoline and sundries.

Great Horned Owl Campground features 21 paved campsites that can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs up to 55-feet long. Every site comes with a table; most have a fire ring/grate or barbeque pedestal.

Reserve a campsite

Responsible Travel Tips

Travel responsibly to keep our state parks and reservoirs in excellent condition and protect surrounding wildlife. Follow these tips when you visit Deer Creek State Park:

If you’re planning to fish, familiarize yourself with Utah wildlife and fishery regulations, limits and license requirements.
Keep cars, trash and other pollutants away from the reservoir to protect water quality and aquatic life.
Plan and prepare to pack out all of your garbage.
For campfires, use the designated fire rings and extinguish fires completely. You should also familiarize yourself with fire safety practices.
Whether driving a car or hiking, use designated routes and trails.
Only use existing campsites; do not try to set up camp off-site.
Respect local wildlife and plants at all times. Don’t pick flowers, collect rocks, make carvings in trees, etc.

Responsible Travel Resources

Just a short drive from Provo, Park City and Salt Lake City, Deer Creek State Park and Reservoir offers playful summer days filled with boating, fishing and watersports. Deer Creek became a state park in 1971, allowing for ample recreation on the reservoir and its 18 miles of shoreline.

Deer Creek State Park Region

Things to Do

Boating

Fishing

Island Aqua Park

Kiteboarding

Sun and Fun Below Mount Timpanogos: Explorations of Deer Creek State Park

Park Information and Weather

Camping at Deer Creek State Park

Responsible Travel Tips

What's Nearby

Heber Valley

Park City

Provo & Utah Valley

Sundance Mountain Resort

Wasatch Mountain State Park

Well-prepared travel is responsible travel.