Otter Creek State Park

This park is used heavily by fishermen and ATV enthusiasts. It offers a quiet, developed campground with modern restrooms, along with developed boat launch. The park is also a popular spot for hunters to make a base camp as they search for deer and elk in nearby mountains.

Main Attractions

Otter Creek Reservoir is one of Utah's best trout fisheries. The state park offers a very nice campground and boat launching. Popular ATV trails run near the reservoir and other trails wind through nearby mountains.

Location

Located near the tiny town of Antimony, approximately 220 miles south of Salt Lake City
From the junction of US Hwy 89 and Utah Hwy 62, follow Hwy 63 east for about 11 miles to Otter Creek Reservoir and the intersection with Utah Hwy 22. Follow U-22 for 0.5 miles to the state park.

Contact Information

Otter Creek State Park
PO Box 43
Antimony, UT 84712-0043
(435) 624-3268

Seasons/Open Hours

Open year-round. No holiday closures.
Summer - 6:00 am to 10:00 pm
Winter - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Entrance Fees

Day use fee is $8 per vehicle and that includes use of watercraft launches
$3 day-use for vehicles with a Utah senior 62+
$75 annual pass is available at the park
$35 Senior Adventure (annual) Pass

Facilities

You can access three ATV trails, including the Paiute Trail, directly from the park. Lure a record catch from Otter Creek Reservoir, a prime fishery where anglers fish for rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, brown trout and smallmouth bass. Go birding during spring and fall, as many bird species pass through the park on their journey along the Pacific Migratory Bird Flyway.

Activities

Fishing
Boating
Camping
ATV riding
Base camp for hunting

Camping

The main campground offers 53 sites suitable for tents and RVs. Most are back-in but there are some pull-through sites. RVs up to 45 feet can be accommodated. Partial hookups are available.

Beach front camping is available. There is also a group camping area and group day use area.

Camping Reservations
800-322-3770 (toll-free from outside the Salt Lake City area)
801-322-3770 (from within the Salt Lake City area)