Otter Creek State Park, UT

Footnotes: (applicable only where specifically marked above)
** Arrival dates earlier than the online-reservation-window may also be available at the campground.
*** Some sites may be available only from the campground on a first-come-first-served basis.

Overview

Description

Otter Creek State Park is a perfect destination for ATVers, boaters, and birders. The park is a quiet, out-of-the-way respite located in south central Utah.

Geography:

In the fall of 1897, construction began on one of the oldest dam projects in Utah, creating what is now Otter Creek Reservoir. Local Mormons in the area needed a source of irrigation water for farming in the area where they had chosen to live. Many of the farmers had experience with building irrigation canals, but knew nothing about constructing a dam. After applying for water rights, members of the Otter Creek Reservoir Company were denied the financial assistance they needed to take on the project.
Despite the lack of funds to build the dam, it was decided to go ahead and begin construction. Robert Dixon Young, who had no prior experience in dam construction, was appointed supervisor of the project. With the help of local volunteers and homemade equipment, construction began in 1897. A year later, financial assistance was finally approved and the proper equipment to complete the project was purchased.
Once the 40-foot-high dam was complete, state engineers described it to be "one of the best and more secure earth reservoir dams in the country." The original dam structure held up very well over many years, although some recent improvements have been made by the state.

Recreation:

Year-round fishing and boating on the 3,120-acre reservoir are the park's featured activities along with convenient access to three ATV trails, including the popular Paiute ATV Trail. During the spring and fall, many types of birds pass through Otter Creek on their journey along the Pacific Migratory Bird Flyway.

Facilities:

The campground is located on the southern end of the reservoir.

Nearby Attractions:

Piute State Park and Bryce Canyon National Park

Services and Amenities

Within Park

Ada Restrooms
Beach Access
Boat Launch
Boating
Comfort Station
Drinking Water
Dump Station
Fire Pit, Grill & Table
Firepit & Table
Fishing
Grill/Table
Hot Showers
Modern Restrooms
Motor Home/Trailers

Off Highway Vehicle Area
Parking
Pets Allowed
Picnicing
Pit Toilet
Ranger Station
Sewage Disposal Station
Showers
Single Table
Small Tree
Sports Activities
Swimming
Tent Pad

Fees and Cancellation Policies

Special Policy Applicable to this Facility

Cancellations
Cancellations are accepted online 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or by calling our Reservation Call Center Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Mountain Time)
Individual site cancellations made four days or more in advance of your scheduled arrival incur an $8.00 cancellation fee in addition to the $8.00 reservation fee. Cancellations made less than four days in advance forfeit one night's fee in addition to the cancellation and reservation fees.
Group area cancellations made 14 days or more in advance of your scheduled arrival incur an $8.00 cancellation fee in addition to the $10.25 reservation fee. Cancellations made less than 14 days in advance forfeit one night's fee in addition to the cancellation and reservation fees.
Please Note: Reservations cannot be cancelled during the Change Freeze Policy period.

Changes: Changes to an existing reservation can be made online 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or by calling our Reservation Call Center Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Changes incur a $5.75 change fee per site per change.
Please note existing reservations cannot be changed during the Change Freeze Policy period.
Change Freeze Policy: Reservations that are booked with nights extending beyond the Maximum Window cannot be Changed or Cancelled for 21 days after the transaction was made.

Refunds: Refunds for cancelled reservations will be made by issuing a credit to the card used for payment. Refunds are not given for bugs or bad weather. In the event of a natural emergency or a sudden campground closure, all camping fees will be refunded.

No Show and Late Arrival: Failure to occupy your reserved campsite by 10 a.m. on the day after the scheduled arrival date will make it available for use by other campers. If you plan to arrive late, or experience a delay, please contact the park to make arrangements.
Most parks have entrance gates that are locked at 10:00 PM (check online or call the park for exact gate closure times). Please plan to arrive prior to gate closure.

Campsite Limits: Only one vehicle is allowed entrance per individual campsite with a reservation. An extra vehicle in your site, space permitting, will be charged an additional fee per night. These fees vary park by park (roughly half the camping fee). For specific information on extra vehicle accommodations or fees please contact the park directly.

Credit Card on File: Reservations for Yurts, Cabins, Tiny Homes and/or Cottages will require a Credit Card on File in case of Damages or additional cleaning fees.

Facility Rates*

Park Season

Site Type

Nightly/Daily Rates

Walk In Season
Nov 01 2024 -
May 10 2025

STANDARD
$30.00-$45.00
GROUP STANDARD 
$250.00
CABIN
$125.00

Peak Season
May 11 2025 -
Oct 31 2025

STANDARD
$30.00-$45.00
GROUP STANDARD 
$250.00
CABIN
$125.00

Walk In Season
Nov 01 2025 -
May 10 2026

STANDARD
$30.00-$45.00
GROUP STANDARD 
$250.00
CABIN
$125.00

*Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hookups / water hookups), taxes or incremental charges

**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites

Getting There

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
38.16667, -112.01556
38°10'0"N, 112°0'56"W

Travel east 11 miles on State Route 62 from the junction of US 89 and State Route 62. Where State Route 62 turns north, continue east for one-half mile on State Route 22.

Contact Information