Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation
Also known as Starvation State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. (Summer hours)
- Entrance fee
- $10 per vehicleAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins
- Official site
- stateparks.utah.gov(435) 738-2326
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation is a park in Duchesne County, about 3 miles west of Duchesne.
Visitors come for archery, canoeing and kayaking, boating, fishing, and ranger programs. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Camping is available: 7 camping areas, including RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, and showers. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park — Summer | Daily | 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. | Summer hours |
| Park — Winter | Daily | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Winter hours |
Official wording
Summer Hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Winter Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Denver).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Day-Use Fees: Day-Use Fee (Standard) — Per vehicle up to 8 people | $10 |
| Weekends/Holidays from Memorial Day to Labor Day. | $15 |
| All sites. | $40 |
| All sites. | $20 |
| Partial hookups (1,2,6-23, 28-41) and Full hookups (24-27). | $40 |
| Camping - Developed: Mountain View Campground (Winter) — Per night. | $20 |
| Max 8 people per site. | $15 · night |
| No strict vehicle limit per site unless campground hits max capacity. | $15 · night |
| No strict vehicle limit per site unless campground hits max capacity. | $25 · night |
| For all campgrounds. | $15 |
| Camping - Boat: Boat Camping — Per night | $20 |
| $3 per extra person over 6 years old.: $200 | $3 |
| $3 per extra person over 6 years old.: $200 | $200 |
| Extra people over 6 years old | $3 |
| Extra people over 6 years old | $2 |
| Extra people over 6 years old | $120 |
| May 15th - October 31st. | $100 |
| November 1st - May 14th. | $85 |
| Marine and Storage: Boat Slips — Per night | $20 |
| Marine and Storage: Dry Storage (Nightly) — Per night | $10 |
| Marine and Storage: Dry Storage (Monthly) — Per month | $75 |
| Day-Use Rentals: Beach Picnic Cabanas — Per day | $20 |
| Day-Use Rentals: Mountain View Group-Use Pavilion — Per day | $50 |
Official wording
Day-Use Fees: Day-Use Fee (Standard) — Per vehicle up to 8 people: $10 Day-Use Fees: Day-Use Fee (Peak Weekends) — Per vehicle up to 8 people. Weekends/Holidays from Memorial Day to Labor Day.: $15 Camping - Developed: Beach Campground (Busy Season) — Per night. All sites.: $40 Camping - Developed: Beach Campground (Winter) — Per night. All sites.: $20 Camping - Developed: Mountain View Campground (Busy Season) — Per night. Partial hookups (1,2,6-23, 28-41) and Full hookups (24-27).: $40 Camping - Developed: Mountain View Campground (Winter) — Per night.: $20 Camping - Developed: Additional Vehicle Fee — Per additional vehicle, per night. Max 8 people per site.: $15 Camping - Primitive: Rabbit Gulch East / Juniper Point / Knight Hollow — Per vehicle, per night. No strict vehicle limit per site unless campground hits max capacity.: $15 Camping - Primitive: Indian Bay / Rabbit Gulch West Campground — Per vehicle, per night. No strict vehicle limit per site unless campground hits max capacity.: $25 Camping - Primitive: Additional Vehicle Fee — Per additional vehicle, per night. For all campgrounds.: $15 Camping - Boat: Boat Camping — Per night: $20 Group Areas: Main Group Area — Per night minimum (Covers up to 75 people). $3 per extra person over 6 years old.: $200 Group Areas: Indian Bay / Rabbit Gulch Group Areas — Per night minimum (Covers up to 25 people). Sites #1, 3, 11. Extra people over 6 years old: $3/night ($2/night at Indian Bay).: $120 Lodging: Cabins (Peak) — Per night. May 15th - October 31st.: $100 Lodging: Cabins (Off-Peak) — Per night. November 1st - May 14th.: $85 Marine and Storage: Boat Slips — Per night: $20 Marine and Storage: Dry Storage (Nightly) — Per night: $10 Marine and Storage: Dry Storage (Monthly) — Per month: $75 Day-Use Rentals: Beach Picnic Cabanas — Per day: $20 Day-Use Rentals: Mountain View Group-Use Pavilion — Per day: $50
Utah park passes
- Annual Day-Use Pass (Standard) — $125. Day-use entrance for cardholder + up to 7 guests in one private vehicle, 12 months; Utah residents only; excludes Jordan River OHV SP, This Is The Place Heritage Park and the $2 Antelope Island causeway fee Details
- Senior Annual Pass (65+) — $65. As above, Utah residents 65+ Details
- Veterans with Disabilities Honor Pass — Free. Day-use for qualifying Utah veterans + up to 7 guests in the same vehicle Details
- Digital Day-Use Pass — varies by park. Single-day entry for 1 private vehicle (up to 8 people), valid on the calendar date of purchase Details
From the Utah state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (utahstateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 800-322-3770
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed
• No pets or smoking allowed Dogs in Lodging Info Sheet • $20 per dog per stay non-refundable fee. • Max 2 pets per lodging unit. • Majority of lodging units need to be pet friendly. • No pets in tents or teepees. • Not declaring the pet on arrival. • Pet waste not cleaned up around the site. • Unattended pet not crated. • Damage to site including pet waste inside lodging sites (cost of repair all damages). • Damage to site including pet waste inside lodging sites (cost to repair all
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Campground (Busy Season) $40 Per night. All sites. | — | — | |
| Beach Campground (Winter) $20 Per night. All sites. | — | — | |
| Mountain View Campground (Busy Season) $40 Per night. Partial hookups (1,2,6-23, 28-41) and Full hookups (24-27). | — | — | |
| Mountain View Campground (Winter) $20 Per night. | — | — | |
| Rabbit Gulch East / Juniper Point / Knight Hollow $15 Per vehicle, per night. No strict vehicle limit per site unless campground hits max capacity. | — | — | |
| Indian Bay / Rabbit Gulch West Campground $25 Per vehicle, per night. No strict vehicle limit per site unless campground hits max capacity. | — | — | |
| Boat Camping $20 Per night | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Camping
Beach Campground:
- Flush restrooms with hot showers
- Electricity in every site
- Water in every site
- Fire pits in every site
- Picnic tables in every site
- Shade shelters in sites 1-15 and 18-24
- Sewer in sites 1 and 18
- Sites that are closest to the water include 3-15
Mountain View Campground:
- Family-style flush restrooms with hot showers
- Electricity in every site
- Water in every site
- Fire pits in every site
- Picnic tables in every site
- Shade shelters in sites 9-22 and 28-41
- Sewer in sites 24-27
- Sites that are closest to the water include 6-20
Cabins
Available Cabins and Cost: King’s Peak, Black Tail, Lookout and Tabby: $100 per night
Each cabin provides:
- Sleeps up to six; one queen-sized bunk bed and a futon couch that can fold into a bed
- Lighting, electricity and cooling/heating unit
- Small microwave and refrigerator
- Table and 4 chairs
- Locking door by numbered keypad
- Fire pit with barbecue grill
- Picnic table
- Restrooms with showers nearby
Visitors should bring:
- Bedding, such as sleeping bags and/or sheets, blankets and pillows
- Camping-style cookware and cooking supplies
- Eating utensils
- Towels and washcloths
Additional information
- No pets or smoking allowed
- Check-in: 3 p.m. – Check-out: Noon
Group Camping
Flush restrooms with hot showers, five (5) RV sites with electricity and water, large group fire pit, two large barbecue grills, picnic tables under a large pavilion, large parking area and tent pads.
Primitive Camping
Indian Bay Campground: 24 partially developed sites with a level parking area, fire ring and picnic table. 1 group area with a fire ring, tables and a large pavilion. A small overflow area without amenities. All sites (minus the overflow area) can be reserved. Three vault toilets are dispersed throughout the campground. ALL GENERATORS AND MUSIC OFF (10 p.m. - 7 a.m.),
Rabbit Gulch Campground: Primitive campground with developed and undeveloped sites. The developed area, west end, has 27 campsites with vault toilets, tables, fire rings and some pavilions that can be reserved. In the undeveloped area, campers are allowed to camp where they desire and may or may not have a picnic table. Vault toilets are dispersed throughout the campground. There is an RV sewer dump provided at the entrance but it does not have running water. ALL GENERATORS AND MUSIC OFF (10 p.m. - 7 a.m.).
Juniper Point: Primitive campground without individual sites. Campers are allowed to camp where they desire and may or may not have a picnic table. Two vault toilets dispersed throughout the campground. ALL GENERATORS AND MUSIC OFF (10 p.m. - 7 a.m.).
Knight Hollow: Primitive campground without individual sites. Campers are allowed to camp where they desire and may or may not have a picnic table. Three vault toilets dispersed throughout the campground. ALL GENERATORS AND MUSIC OFF (10 p.m. - 7 a.m.).
Dogs in Lodging Info Sheet
General Practices
- $20 per dog per stay non-refundable fee.
- Max 2 pets per lodging unit.
- Majority of lodging units need to be pet friendly.
- No pets in tents or teepees.
- $150 per night violation fee for the following:
- Not declaring the pet on arrival.
- Pet waste not cleaned up around the site.
- Unattended pet not crated.
- More than two pets.
- Damage to site including pet waste inside lodging sites (cost of repair all damages).
Violation Fee Instructions
The credit card used to make the reservation will remain on file for hours after
checkout. The violation fee is $150. When the visitor leaves, notes will be made of any
violations by staff. If no violations are observed, then nothing needs to be done.
Violations include:
- Not declaring the pet on arrival.
- Pet waste not cleaned up around the site.
- Unattended pet not crated.
- More than two pets.
- Damage to site including pet waste inside lodging sites (cost to repair all
damages).
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Cabins (Peak)$100 Per night. May 15th - October 31st.
- Cabins (Off-Peak)$85 Per night. November 1st - May 14th.
Things to do
ArcheryBoatingCampingFishingRanger and interpretive programsCanoeing and kayakingHikingPicnicking
Trails
Things to Do
There are so many ways to enjoy Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation! Check out all the ways you can make memories with the adventures listed below.
OHV Use
OHVs are only allowed at Knight Hollow Campground. County-owned dirt roads are open (including the road from Knight Hollow to the town of Duchesne) in the nearby area. Street legal ATVs are allowed anywhere a normal car, truck or RV can go. They are not allowed to travel off-road in areas where normal vehicles are not allowed to travel off-road.
Please take some time and read the “Utah OHV laws” that can be found online here or in a pamphlet available at the park. These laws are enforced and include having your machines currently registered, requiring any person under 18 years of age wearing an approved helmet and having a safety certificate if you are under 16 years of age (must be at least 8 to operate on public lands).
Read more from the park
Here is a short list of nearby OHV riding opportunities with #1 being closest (25 miles). You must trailer your ATVs to get to these locations. Be aware that there are numerous Ute Indian Tribal Lands that surround the park and local area. The Tribe does not allow trespassing on their lands, including ATV use. Remember that if an area is not designated as open by the land managing agency, then it is closed to ATV use.
- Ashley National Forest OHV Riding Opportunities
- Vernal BLM riding opportunities
Fishing
Starvation Reservoir is one of the premier walleye fisheries in the state with numerous larger fish over 10 pounds being pulled from its clear waters each year. The reservoir is also home to Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, carp, kokanee salmon and a few chubs. Rangers have observed that it is almost always feast or famine. Our advice is, if one species of fish is not biting there is a good chance that another is.
Fishing Report
3D Archery Range
Our 3D archery range is located just west of the entrance station near Indian Bay. Practice your skills with shots ranging from 15 to 60 yards at varying angles and difficulty, at a variety of life-size targets. All ages are welcome. There is a waiver form located at the range that everyone must sign. If you are under 18 years of age you will need a parent’s signature on the waiver form.
Cost: The range is free with paid $10 park day-use fee, any camping fee or an annual pass.
Range Access and Hours: The range is open from April through November. However, due to staffing shortages during some of those months, the gate may be locked. Please call ahead or find us at the park to open the gate (or you can just walk in from the gate). From the end of May through September the gate is open from 7 a.m. to 10 p. m.
Jr. Ranger
Ever dreamed of becoming a park ranger? Now is your chance to see what it's like by joining our Jr. Ranger program at Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation.
Get Your Booklet: The booklets are free and can be picked at the park entrance station or the park headquarters(office). In the booklet, you will find fun activities that you can complete to earn your Jr. Ranger badge.
Get Your Badge: When you have finished the activities that interest you the most, bring the book back to the place you got it. An official will make sure you have completed enough activities and award you your badge.
Geocache
Geocaching is a fun sport where you search for hidden caches (boxes with items inside) by using a handheld GPS (global positioning system), an iPhone with the proper app downloaded, or a similar device. The owner of the cache gives the GPS coordinates to where the box is located, you enter those coordinates into your device and it takes you to the box. When you find the box you traditionally take an item from it and leave an item behind. Some have log books where you can log who you are and some thoughts about the experience.
There are numerous geo-cache locations around Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation with one of them being sponsored by the park and the others being sponsored by private individuals. Here is a list of some of the caches and their corresponding coordinates. All of these locations and more can be found at geocaching.com.
- Starvation State Park-Beach Overlook (N 40° 11.380 W 110° 27.567 or UTM: 12T E 546013 N 4448948)
- 3,2,1 Jump (N 40° 11.041 W 110° 27.719 or UTM: 12T E 545801 N 4448320)
- Nebeker Cliffs (N 40° 11.292 W 110° 28.285 or UTM: 12T E 544995 N 4448779)
- Indian Bay Arch (N 40° 10.633 W 110° 27.689 or UTM: 12T E 545848 N 4447565)
- Freedom Bridge (N 40° 10.411 W 110° 29.565 or UTM: 12T E 543189 N 4447139)
- Real Women Have Curves (N 40° 10.891 W 110° 30.720 or UTM: 12T E 541545 N 4448018)
- Yellow Ribbon #27 (N 40° 09.286 W 110° 33.163 or UTM: 12T E 538093 N 4445030)
- I’m Starving (N 40° 10.468 W 110° 26.653 or UTM: 12T E 547320 N 4447269)
- Troubled Waters #3 (N 40° 10.428 W 110° 25.756 or UTM: 12T E 548593 N 4447203)
- The Edge of Starvation (N 40° 13.307 W 110° 26.550 or UTM: 12T E 547433 N 4452522)
If you have never taken part in the geocaching experience then we can help you get started. At the park headquarters you can check out a GPS unit and we can even give you a short tutorial about how to use it. It’s a fun way to get outdoors and get some exercise.
Disc Golf
Looking for a fun way to spend time outdoors? Our 9-hole disc golf course offers a great challenge for players of all skill levels while providing beautiful views of Starvation Reservoir and the surrounding landscape. Whether you’re a seasoned disc golfer or trying the sport for the first time, the course is a fantastic way to get outside, enjoy some friendly competition and experience another side of the park.
What to Bring: Bring your favorite discs, gather your friends and family and see if you can make it through all 9 holes under par! Score sheets can be found in our Ranger Station!
Boating and paddling
Boating and Decontamination
Our boating season at Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation/Starvation Reservoir starts near the end of May and runs through the middle of September. If you come once there is a good chance you will come again after you see what a fantastic boating water Starvation really is.
With a water surface area of 3,500 acres, there are plenty of places to get away from the crowd and enjoy your “mini Lake Powell.” Water temperatures reach a balmy 73-74 degrees in the summer, and the water is crystal clear and clean.
Boats of all types welcome: Starvation is a great destination whether you are a powerboat enthusiast or a non-power boat enthusiast.
Boat Ramp/Docks
We have:
- One large 4-lane cement boat ramp with a wedge dock in the middle
- Two large courtesy docks (one has eight wings and the other has four)
- Eight overnight slip rentals on the courtesy dock
- Lighting
- Fish cleaning station
Read more from the park
Parking your vessels: Boaters are allowed to park their vessels along the shore near their campsites in many of our campgrounds.
Stop the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species
Utah’s scenic waters provide recreational enjoyment for boaters year-round. Before launching your vessel, make sure to get familiar with the rules and requirements of boating in Utah, and help stop the spread of invasive quagga mussels. Learn about the STD of Sea
Please launch your boat at the main ramp: Because of the threat of quagga mussels entering the reservoir on an incoming vessel, we encourage all boaters to launch their boat at the main ramp where the boat can be inspected and given a green light to launch.
Boat Decontamination
From May 1st to October 1st the main entrance booth at Starvation is manned so you can talk with a worker there to get your boat inspected and washed if needed.
Off-Season Recommendations: In the off-season, our suggestion is that you call several days or more in advance and make an appointment. If you don’t call ahead, there is no guarantee that anyone will be working at the park on the day of your arrival.
Call to make an appointment: Please call us at 435-738-2326 Monday through Friday to make an appointment. In the off-season, we are in the office from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. or you can leave a message and we will call you back.
Contact Us
Email us at starvation@utah.gov.
Call the DWR Northeast Region Office at 435-781-9453.
Out of Curiosity
Question: How warm does the water get in the summer?
Answer: In a typical year, the water reaches temperatures of 72-74º F from around the first part of July through the end of August.
Question: Does the reservoir freeze over every winter?
Answer: No, it does not freeze over every year. But, it freezes over more than not. Most years the ice reaches a thickness of 15-18 inches. It seems that there are always holes of open water and dangerous thin spots, especially by Freedom Bridge and near the inlet at Knight Hollow Campground. All areas of the reservoir don’t freeze over at the same time so you can’t count on the ice being the same everywhere.
Wear your life jacket
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Where can I get my boat inspected and washed if I was on quagga-infested water?
Contact Us:
Email us at starvation@utah.gov.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Vault or pit toilets
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Restaurant or food service
- Parking
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
- Fish cleaning station
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
Lodging
- Cabins
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Fishing Pier: Open. NOT ADA ACCESSIBLE (*water is below concrete approach)
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
Is there water at the park for drinking and culinary needs?
Yes, water faucets are found throughout the main park area and it is safe to drink and use for your culinary needs.
Have a Camp Pass? If you have a camp pass from anywhere in the park, you can fill your tanks at the main area for no extra cost.
Have an Annual Pass? Annual and day-use passes allow for normal personal water use but do not permit filling large water tanks or other large-capacity containers.
Water not offered for residential use, outside of park. We do not offer water for residential use outside of the park no matter what the size of your container is. If you need water for residential purposes you can go to the Duchesne City Offices and set up an account with them.
Read more from the park
If my party brings more than one vehicle to the park, where can we park those vehicles?
All vehicles that enter the park must pay a fee.
No more than 2 vehicles: We allow no more than two vehicles per campsite if there is room and you don’t exceed the 8 person limit on each site.
No room, park in the upper parking lots: If there is no room on the site you can park your extra vehicle/boats/etc., in our upper parking lots. These parking areas are located above the boat ramp near the park’s headquarters and Mountain View Campground.
No Parking on the Road: If you are parked in the road as to create a hazard, on the grass or another area not designated for vehicles, then you need to move your vehicle to one of the large parking lots.
Cabins: The cabins have room for two vehicles and you actually pay for both when you make a reservation.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Duchesne — about 3 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 40.1780, -110.4526
- Phone
- (435) 738-2326
- fredhayesstatepark@utah.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Utah State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Oct 7, 2026
- Utah State Parks WordPress REST API, custom post type 'parks', top-level posts with acf.page_type = 'parent' (50 = 46 state parks + 4 State Monuments)
- Wikidata
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