Jordanelle State Park

Trails

Boardwalk: Feel like taking an easy nature walk? Rock Cliff is equipped with elevated boardwalks and well-maintained trails that guide visitors through the upland sage and wetland areas, leading to a breathtaking view of the Provo River as it enters Jordanelle Reservoir.

Perimeter Trail: If you are looking for more of a hike, bike ride or horseback ride, then the perimeter trail is for you. The trail totals 22 miles from Rock Cliff to Hailstone. The boat ramp area is also a trailhead for Jordanelle’s perimeter trail that takes you to all three areas of the park. This is a non-motorized trail. E-bikes are welcome.

Three Rocks Trail: Three Rocks Trail is a .7-mile round trip hike with a 150-foot elevation change and offers some great views of the scenery that Rock Cliff has to offer.

Ross Creek Recreation Area

Ross Creek Trail Head: Allows access to the Jordanelle Perimeter Trail which is a non-motorized trail that travels from Crandall Point near Hailstone, to Ross Creek and ends at Rock Cliff. The trailhead also allows anglers to access the north arm of the reservoir which is known for its bass fishing.

The trailhead is equipped with hitching posts, CXT pit toilets, and an entrance booth.

Ross Creek Loop Trails for Biking or Hiking

• Wada Way: is a 1.85-mile loop
• Keetley: is a 1.69-mile loop

Winter at Jordanelle

Winter is a beautiful time in the park. Although many of the facilities are unavailable during these months, Jordanelle still has a lot to offer.

Boating: The main and PWC boat ramps at Hailstone are plowed during the winter months until the ice forms on the reservoir. There is a heated restroom at the top of the main ramp and at the PWC ramp. A seasonal wedge dock is in place at both ramps until ice forms.

Fishing: All of the day-use access park roads are plowed during the winter months. Once the reservoir freezes, anglers enjoy ice fishing. OHV’s are not permitted in the park with one exception; anglers may use OHV’s from ramps to access the ice only. All fish cleaning stations are shut down for the winter.

Snowshoe Rentals: Snowshoes are available to rent at the Nature Center. There are a variety of sizes ranging from child to adult.

Camping: Cottages are available for year round reservations.

Dry camping is not allowed in the winter: Unfortunately, we have had too many issues with dry campers in the winter and we have been forced to close all camping.

General Day-Use: Guests are welcome to enjoy the park by hiking trails, snowshoeing, wildlife viewing, cross-country skiing, tubing, building snow people, taking photos, walking, etc. Due to the elevation of the park, the air is free from inversions/settling pollution.

Personal Watercraft Ramp (PWC): smaller ramp for PWCs (like jet skis and waverunners) and non-motorized launching (sailboats, kayaks and paddleboards). A courtesy dock is also available from May through October.

Lease Docks: The Hailstone Marina is equipped with an 80 slip private boat dock. Boat slips are categorized by size and availability of electricity.

A Slips are 11′ wide and can accommodate boats up to 22′ in length.

B Slips are 11′ wide and can accommodate boats up to 26′ in length.

C Slips are 11′ wide and can accommodate boats up to 26′ in length and have electricity.

D Slips are 12′ wide and can accommodate boats up to 32′ in length and have electricity.

Transient Slips: 8 of the slips on the Lease Docks are Transient Slips that may be reserved for up to 14 days at a time for $40/night. Reservations may be made 4 months prior to arrival by clicking here.

Watersport Rentals

Explore Jordanelle Reservoir with one of our rentals. Whether an exciting day of watersports or a relaxing cruise is on the schedule, you’ll appreciate our clean and regularly serviced options. Choose from fishing boats, pontoons, ski boats, jet skis, kayaks and paddle boards, all ready and waiting to be taken for a spin on the reservoir. While you’re at the marina, be sure to visit the adjacent general store and pro-shop to purchase any fishing tackle and watersports gear needed to complete your boating trip.

Rental Options Offered

• Fishing Boats
• Pontoons
• Ski Boats
• Jet Skis
• Kayaks
• Paddle Boards

Pro Shop and General Store

Stocks water sports gear, fishing tackle, boating accessories and lakeside essentials. Wakeboards, tubes, sandals, apparel, life jackets, anchors, ropes, ice, firewood, bait — at manufacturer minimum advertised prices or lower.

General Store

Paddle Board Storage

Jordanelle State Park has 24 paddle board storage lockers available for rent! These secure storage lockers are located in the day-use area near the Sand Pavilion. Each locker is $40/mo from May 1st – Oct 31st. Follow the link to fill out a brief form to have one of our staff contact you forms.gle/wYFpzDesxfEQ7z3b9 or email us directly at jordanelle@utah.gov

Boat Decontamination

Aquatic Invasive Species: You must self-decontaminate for Aquatic Invasive Species/mussels if you have been to contaminated water including Lake Powell. The dry time during the summer is 7 days for simple boats like sailboats and non-motorized vessels (ex. paddle boards).

If you are unable to meet this dry time, you must be professionally decontaminated before you launch at another water body. If you have a more complex boat with ballast tanks or in/outboard motors with unverified water, 30 days of dry time is required regardless of the time of year, or professional decontamination must be completed before you launch at another body of water.

Go to www.stdofthesea.com for more information.

Get a Boat Slip for Jordanelle!

Jordanelle State Park offers 80 private boat slips that are located at the Hailstone Marina off Hwy 40. Boat slips are categorized and priced by size and availability of electricity and water.

How do you apply for a boat slip?

From February 1st – 15th, a google form link will be posted to our website to submit an online application. You may only enter each registered boat once per category – all duplicate entries will be eliminated. Park Staff will start contacting those who have been selected by random draw for the season via email (once) and phone (once). Each applicant will have 3 business days to respond and accept.

Each time a slip is awarded, the permit is for 1 season starting May 15th to October 15th. Permit holders may store their boats in the marina parking lot on the shoulder dates May 1st – May 15th and October 15th – October 31st. Why? During these time frames, the water levels are drastically changing as the seasons change and it helps our maintenance team move and manage our docks with ease.

• Each permit comes with 1 Jordanelle entrance hang tag. Please note this pass grants entrance to the park but does not guarantee parking or accessibility during park closure due to capacity.
• Trailer parking is not included with your permit.
• Dock boxes are not provided. If you wish to purchase a dock box, you’ll need to receive approval from Park Management before installing.
• Slips are not available for commercial use. The boat listed on the permit is the only vessel allowed in the slip unless you receive Park Management approval.

Waitlist – If you are not awarded a slip for the current season, your name will automatically be added to a wait list. There is no cost to being on the waitlist and you will only be contacted if a slip becomes available. The wait list will be available online to fill out all season after the random draw and does renew annually. Please contact park staff via email to update your contact information or if you need to change/update your slip selection.

Join the waitlist

At Jordanelle Rentals, we do more than rent boats and watersports equipment. Local boat owners will find our full-service marina helpful and convenient in taking care of any boat service and repairs necessary for ensuring a well-maintained vessel. The marina is also an accessible spot to store a boat with our docks for mooring in the summer and dry boat storage and winterization for the winter season. In addition to service options, on the water ethanol free fuel is available.

• Each permit comes with 1 Jordanelle entrance hang tag. Please note this pass grants entrance to the park but does not guarantee parking or accessibility during park closure due to capacity.
• 6 – Aluminum Picnic Tables (2 are ADA accessible)

Camping

• Our campground are open from May 1st – Oct 31st
• Check-in: 3 p.m.
• Check-out: 12 p.m.
• Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
• Camping is only allowed in designated areas.
• No sleeping in vehicles in parking lots.
• Only 1 RV and 1 tent OR 2 tents per campsite. Tents must be on designated tent pads or on asphalt.
• No trailers or RVs allowed in McHenry campground. pop-up trailers, teardrop trailers and cab over campers are allowed.
• Generators are prohibited during quiet hours.
• 8 persons, 1 vehicle per campsite is included with the reservation.
• 1 extra vehicle is allowed for an additional fee per site, per night. (2 vehicle max per site)
• Damage or large messes left, such as grease, broken glass, garbage, etc., may result in a fee charged to the credit card on file.
• It is unlawful to dump or drain wastewater from campers or trailers onto the ground or into lakes and streams.
• No portable hot tubs allowed.
• Camping on boats is allowed for a fee. Vessels must have a marine toilet, be anchored off-shore at least 40 feet, and must display a 360 all-around white light while anchored.

Lodging

• Check-in: 3 p.m.
• Check-out: 12 p.m.
• Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
• No smoking in any lodging.
• Cleaning procedures required before checkout.
• Pets are allowed with an additional fee in designated lodging.
• No cooking inside lodgings except in the microwave.
• Furniture must remain inside each lodging unit.
• Failure to follow rules may result in additional fees being charged to the credit card on file.
• Reservation fee covers 1 vehicle. 1 Extra vehicle is allowed if space permits. Extra Vehicle fee is per night. (2 vehicle max per site)

Day-Use

• Day-Use is 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Cabana reservations cover the entrance fee for 1 vehicle only. All others are required to pay an entrance fee.
• Pavilion reservations cover the entrance for 5 vehicles. All others are required to pay an entrance fee. 75 People maximum.
• Fires are permitted in the developed pedestal grills or developed fire pits only. No ground fires or firewood gathering allowed in the park. Please dump hot briquettes in designated dump pits.
• Courtesy boat docks have a 15-minute limit for loading and unloading.
• Swimming inside the marina is prohibited.
• Stay on designated rrails. It is unlawful to create your own trails.
• ALL trails are non-motorized use only (This allows Class 1 and 2 e-bikes). Please practice trail courtesy.
• Hiking, biking and horseback riding is allowed on all trails.
• All plants, animals, minerals and other natural features in state parks are protected. It is unlawful to remove, alter or destroy them.
• Jordanelle dam is a restricted area. Access to the dam is prohibited.

Does the park close its gates and/or close?

No! The park never closes its gates, however, day-use ends at 10 p.m. Ross Creek Day-use gate opens at 6 a.m. closes at 11 p.m.

Certain facilities are only open seasonally, but you can always come in to enjoy the park.

The park office hours change during the winter months. The Marina Store closes completely during the winter. The docks, fish cleaning stations, campgrounds, and restrooms will gradually be shut down as the temperatures drop and then closed for the winter.

The campgrounds close on October 31 and re-open May 1. Please contact the park office about early open dates.

Can I get back into the park if I am later than 10 p.m.? Yes! The gates at the Hailstone campground are not physically locked so you may enter for camping if you have a reservation or use a self-pay envelope for an open site. The Rock Cliff campground closes its gate at 10 p.m. and a code is required for entry. This code is available on your confirmation through Reserve America.

Please be aware that quiet hours begin at 10 p.m. and take care not to disturb other guests.

Special use permits: Drones, metal detecting, events and commercial activity

All commercial activity in the park requires a special use permit. Please complete the SUP application and email it to jordanelle@utah.gov.

Can I fly my drone? Yes, however, you must complete a drone permission form and follow all rules and regulations regarding drones. This permit only covers personal use. Once you have completed the form, it must be approved by park management before you can operate. There is a $10 permit fee that can be paid at the park office.

If you are interested in flying a drone for commercial use, you must apply for a Special Use Permit through the Park Manager. Requirements and restrictions apply such as having a remote pilot airman certificate with a small UAS rating.

Is Metal Detecting allowed? Yes! Metal detecting is allowed by permit only as defined in State Code (R651-620-6). Please reach out to the park for a Jordanelle Metal Detecting Agreement Form and bring it with you to the park. Check in at the office and you’re good to go!

Interested in holding a large event? Please complete the SUP application and email to jordanelle@utah.gov.