Willard Bay State Park

Boat, swim, water ski, and fish on the warm waters of Willard Bay. Camp under tall cottonwood trees that frame the night sky. Anglers fish for walleye, channel catfish, black crappie and wipers. During winter months, Willard Bay is a wildlife watching area for bald eagles. Two areas, North and South Marinas, offer all the amenities for a weekend at the bay.

Willard Bay North Marina

Select a day-use cabana on the beach, launch your boat, and pick the perfect campsite with full hookups.

Willard Bay South Marina

This boat launching and camping area offers modern facilities for overnight and day-use. It is open April through October.

Main Attractions

Willard Bay is a freshwater reservoir on the edge of the Great Salt Lake. The park here offers excellent opportunities for boating, camping and fishing.

Location

Located near the town of Willard in northern Utah, approximately 50 miles north of Salt Lake City.

The reservoir and park are located just west of I-15. From I-15, take exit 357 to reach the North Marina (main park area) and exit 351 to reach the South Marina.

Contact Information

Willard Bay State Park

900 West 650 North #A

Willard, UT 84340-9999

435-734-9494

Seasons/Open Hours

Open year-round, 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

No holiday closures

Entrance Fees

Willard Bay Fee Schedule (November 1-Easter Weekend)

Day Use: $10

Camping:

Cottonwood Full Hookup Campground: Closed

Cottonwood Cabins: Closed

Willow Creek Primitive Campground Single Site: Closed

Willow Creek Primitive Campground Double Site: Closed

Willow Creek Primitive Campground Triple Site: Closed

Willow Creek Tent only camping: Closed

South Marina Campground: $25.00/Night

South Marina Tent only Camping: $15.00/Night

Glamping Trailers (at south marina): Closed

Extra Vehicle: (All Campgrounds): $15.00 per night

Camping on the water: $15.00/Night (Cannot anchor on shore, must have an anchor light on.)

Boat Slips

A Dock (full hookups)- Random $700, Closed Bid (minimum) $900, After Season Begins $800

B Dock (no hookups)- Random $500, Closed Bid (minimum) $650, After Season Begins $575

Application Fee- $20

Boat slips are full for 2021- Submit a waitlist application to be put on the waitlist

Monte Cristo

Vehicle Day Use $10.00

We no longer sell season passes to Monte Cristo. State Parks Annual Pass will be accepted.

Last updated January 6, 2022

Activities

Boating

Water sports

Camping

Picnicking

Fishing

Ice fishing

Swimming

Camping

Modern campgrounds are available at both the North and South marinas. Sites are available for tents and RVs. Some RV sites are pull-through, some are back-in. RVs up to 48 feet can be accommodated.

Camping Reservations

800-322-3770 (toll-free from outside the Salt Lake City area)

801-322-3770 (from within the Salt Lake City area)