RV Resort

Willard Bay State Park

Utah Campgrounds

900 West 650 North, Willard, UT 84340
Seasons Open:Year RoundOffice Hours:Mon-Thur 9:00am - 5:00pmMemberships:No Information Available
5.0
2 Reviews

About This Property

Willard Bay is a freshwater reservoir located 12 miles northwest of Ogden on the flood plains of the Great Salt Lake. An earth filled dike and natural shoreline make up the 20-mile enclosures. The dike is officially named the Arthur V. Watkins Dam, for a former U.S. Senator from Utah who was essential in getting the Weber Basin Project passed through congress in 1949. The area had a need for a reservoir to store surplus water from the Ogden and Weber rivers that could later be pumped out and used on farmlands.

Design and construction of the dam was completed by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. The reservoir is operated by the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District and recreation activities are administered by the Utah State Parks and Recreation.

Willard Bay State Park consists of two separate marinas next to Willard Bay. Recently renovated, the park offers state-of-the-art day-use and camping facilities, boat launch ramps, and group-use areas.

Opened to the public as a state park in 1966.
Park Elevation: 4,200 feet

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Amenities & Features

30 Amp30 Amp
50 Amp50 Amp
Boat RampBoat Ramp
Dump StationDump Station
Electric Electric
FirewoodFirewood
FishingFishing
Grill at SiteGrill at Site
HandicapHandicap
Over 35 FtOver 35 Ft
PavilionsPavilions
Pets WelcomePets Welcome
PicnickingPicnicking
PlaygroundPlayground
Pull Thru Pull Thru
Rental CabinsRental Cabins
Reservations AcceptedReservations Accepted
Restrooms-cgRestrooms-cg
Sewer Hookup Sewer Hookup
Shaded SitesShaded Sites
Showers-cgShowers-cg
Swimming Lake/Stream etc.Swimming Lake/Stream etc.
Tent CampingTent Camping
Water HookupWater Hookup

Local Area & Attractions

  • Pelican Beach
  • Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge

Guest Reviews · 2

marnadeau

marnadeau

Aug 31 , 2021

"Traffic noise"

This was the first place I took my motorhome and I went for a long weekend with friends. The site was nice, level, private, and spacious. The problem was that the campground is right next to I-15 and the truck traffic all night made it almost impossible to sleep. It doesn't help that the train tracks are just on the other side of the highway and freight trains go through at night

100% of the users found this review helpful.
geordieswife

geordieswife

Jul 28 , 2019

"Great Camping"

This is our second time staying at the Cottonwood Campground and we love it . The campground is well maintained and clean and has some great semi private campsites. There is a nature trail as well . Dog friendly

100% of the users found this review helpful.

Location & Contact

900 West 650 North, Willard, Utah

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