Quail Creek State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $20 per vehicle ($25 nonresident)Annual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- stateparks.utah.gov(435) 879-2378
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Washington County, about 3 miles northwest of Hurricane, Quail Creek State Park covers about 869 acres.
Things to do include canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, fishing, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Camping is available: 2 camping areas, including RV sites with electric and water hookups, primitive or hike-in sites, and showers.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Hours: Year-round, 6 a.m. to 9 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: Utah Resident Day-Use — Per private vehicle (resident) | $20 |
| Day-Use: Utah Resident Senior Day-Use — Per private vehicle (Seniors 65 and older) (resident) | $10 |
| Day-Use: Out-of-State Visitor Fee — Per private vehicle (nonresident) | $25 |
| Day-Use: Bicycle/Walk-in — Per person/bicycle | $5 |
| Day-Use: Nighttime Fishing — Between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. | $15 |
| Camping: Primitive Sites — Per night | $28 |
| Camping: Sites with Power and Water — Per night | $40 |
| Limit: 2 vehicles per site) | $20 · night |
| Permits: Drone Permit — 5-Day Permit | $5 |
Official wording
Day-Use: Utah Resident Day-Use — Per private vehicle: $20 Day-Use: Utah Resident Senior Day-Use — Per private vehicle (Seniors 65 and older): $10 Day-Use: Out-of-State Visitor Fee — Per private vehicle: $25 Day-Use: Bicycle/Walk-in — Per person/bicycle: $5 Day-Use: Nighttime Fishing — Between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m.: $15 Day-Use: DWR Field Office/South Overlook Parking — Day-use charge enforced starting May 1, 2023: Applies Day-Use Fee Camping: Primitive Sites — Per night: $28 Camping: Sites with Power and Water — Per night: $40 Camping: Extra Vehicle Fee — Per night (Paid at park. Limit: 2 vehicles per site): $20 Permits: Drone Permit — 5-Day Permit: $5 Supplies: Firewood & Ice — Available for purchase inside the park (Do not bring outside firewood): Varies
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
Park amenities list: Pets on leash
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primitive Sites $28 Per night | — | — | |
| Sites with Power and Water $40 Per night | — | Sites with Power and Water | — |
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BoatingCampingFishingCanoeing and kayakingPicnickingSwimming
Boating and paddling
Boating and Decontamination
Boat Ramp Hours
Jan - Feb: Daily 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
March - April: Daily 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
May - September: Daily: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
October: Daily: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
November and December: Daily: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Current Conditions: View Launch Ramp and Current Conditions
Boat Registration and Bow Numbers: Remember to check your boat registration and bow numbers before bringing your boat out. Be sure to have all the necessary safety equipment to avoid a citation.
Overnight Watercraft Policy
Leaving boats or watercraft in the water overnight is strictly prohibited. All watercraft must be pulled from the water daily.
Decontamination
Lake Powell’s quagga situation is an immense threat to all Utah waters and protection is the top priority at Quail Creek State Park.
Read more from the park
Quail Creek State Park does not offer decontamination services within the park. However, Sand Hollow State Park, approximately 6 miles down the road, does provide this service, free of charge. Lake Powell will provide some education/information at their boat ramps but do not always decontaminate watercraft exiting the park. Watercraft entering Utah from the St. George Gorge must stop at the boat inspection station. If decontamination is required, they have personnel to provide the service to all watercraft.
Watercraft going between Quail Creek, Sand Hollow and Gunlock do not require a decontamination. Clean tags are no longer used. If you have questions or require further information, please contact Quail Creek State Park at 435-879-2378.
ALL watercraft, visiting from out-of-state or last visiting Lake Powell, that have compartments that hold any type of water (balastic tanks, sea strainers, etc…) within the vessel will be automatically sent to Sand Hollow State Park for decontamination. Contact Sand Hollow State Park at 435-680-0715 for hours of decontamination.
Dry Times: All complex boats are required to follow a 30 day time or go through a decon washing service.
Please Remember: When traveling from one location to another, all watercraft must have the drain plug pulled per Utah state law. Thank you for cooperation and support in keeping our waters quagga free.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Restaurant or food service
- Parking
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
- Fish cleaning station
Camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Primitive or backcountry camping
✓ 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
- Hurricane — about 3 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 37.1883, -113.3945
- Phone
- (435) 879-2378
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Utah State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Sep 19, 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