Otter Creek State Park
- Status
- Status not postedOpen 24 hours
- Entrance fee
- $10 per vehicleAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins
- Official site
- stateparks.utah.gov(435) 624-3268
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Piute County, about 41 miles south of Richfield, Otter Creek State Park covers about 79 acres.
Popular activities here are boating, swimming, hiking, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are 3 camping areas (RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, and showers). There are also cabins for rent.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Open 24 hours | ||
Official wording
Hours: Open 24/7
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 — Per vehicle | $10 |
| Day-Use Fees: Utah Seniors 62 and Older — Per vehicle | $8 |
| With Electrical and Water Hookups | $45 |
| Without Electrical and Water Hookups | $40 |
| Camping Fees: Tent Sites — Per night | $30 |
| Camping Fees: Extra Vehicle Fee — Per night | $25 |
| Bring own bedding. | $125 |
| Maximum capacity: 6 trailers or RVs | $250 |
Official wording
Day-Use Fees: Day-Use — Per vehicle: $10 Day-Use Fees: Utah Seniors 62 and Older — Per vehicle: $8 Camping Fees: Beach Front Campsites — Per night. With Electrical and Water Hookups: $45 Camping Fees: Pull-through Sites — Per night. Without Electrical and Water Hookups: $40 Camping Fees: Tent Sites — Per night: $30 Camping Fees: Extra Vehicle Fee — Per night: $25 Cabins: Cabin Rental — Per night (2-night minimum). Sleeps up to 5. Includes twin-over-queen bunk, futon, fridge, microwave. Bring own bedding.: $125 Group Site Camping: Group Site — Per night. Maximum capacity: 6 trailers or RVs: $250
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
See the park’s wording
• Don’t let pets or livestock swim in or drink from scummy waters. Call the Utah Poison Control Center (UPCC) at 800-222-1222 if you think you or your pet have been exposed to a harmful algal bloom.
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 Front Campsites $45 Per night. With Electrical and Water Hookups | — | — | |
| Pull-through Sites $40 Per night. Without Electrical and Water Hookups | — | — | |
| Tent Sites $30 Per night | — | — |
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Cabin Rental$125 Per night (2-night minimum). Sleeps up to 5. Includes twin-over-queen bunk, futon, fridge, microwave. Bring own bedding.
Things to do
BoatingHikingPicnickingSwimmingCamping
Swimming
- Don’t swim in water that appears to have a harmful algal bloom.
- Don’t let pets or livestock swim in or drink from scummy waters.
- Don’t swallow water when swimming.
- Rinse animals immediately if they swim in recreational water.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Vault or pit toilets
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
- Restaurant or food service
- Parking
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
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.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Richfield — about 41 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 38.1669, -112.0186
- Phone
- (435) 624-3268
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Utah State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Sep 17, 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
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology