Parks around Ogden

Most National Forest System lands are open, free of charge for your use and enjoyment. Entrance and user fees may be charged at some areas. Some of the areas are operated by private concessionaires under special use permits issued by the Forest Service. Please practice Safety and Leave No Trace to make your visit safe and enjoyable while protecting resources we all enjoy.Click here for a list of c...

Willard Bay Reservoir is formed by Arthur V. Watkins Dam, which is a feature of the Weber Basin Project. Recreation management at Willard Bay is performed by the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation. The recreation area is located 10 miles north of Ogden, Utah of an elevation of about 4,220 feet. The reservoir has a surface area of approximately 9,2...

Historically, the marshes of Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge have been an oasis of water for waterfowl and shorebirds surrounded by arid desert lands. As a key part of the Great Salt Lake ecosystem, the Refuge provides habitat for more than 200 species of birds making it a popular birding hotspot in northern Utah. In spring, summer, and fall, visitors can view American avocets, black-necked sti...

Hyrum Dam and Reservoir, Hyrum Project, are on the Little Bear River near Hyrum, Utah about 30 miles northeast of Ogden. Hyrum Dam is a rolled earthfill structure 116 feet high.. Recreation at Hyrum Reservoir is managed by the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation. The reservoir is adjacent to Hyrum City, at the 4,670-foot elevation, with a 480-acre w...

The Wellsville Mountain Wilderness now contains a total of 20,988 acres and is managed by the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Utah. In 1984 the Wellsville Mountain Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In ...

Follow in the footsteps of over 250,000 emigrants who traveled to the gold fields and rich farmlands of California during the 1840s and 1850s-the greatest mass migration in American history. More than 1,000 miles of trail ruts and traces can still be seen across 10 states on the California National Historic Trail.

Explore the Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail across five states to see the route 70,000 Mormons traveled from 1846 to 1869 to escape religious persecution. The Pioneer Company of 1846-1847 established the first route from Nauvoo, Illinois, to Salt Lake City, Utah, covering about 1,300 miles.

Imagine yourself an emigrant headed for Oregon: would promises of lush farmlands and a new beginning lure you to leave home and walk for weeks? More than 2,000 miles of trail ruts and traces can still be seen along the Oregon National Historic Trail in six states-reminders of the sacrifices, struggles, and triumphs of early American settlers.

Imagine yourself an emigrant headed for Oregon: would promises of lush farmlands and a new beginning lure you to leave home and walk for weeks? More than 2,000 miles of trail ruts and traces can still be seen along the Oregon National Historic Trail in six states-reminders of the sacrifices, struggles, and triumphs of early American settlers.

It is hard to believe that young men once rode horses to carry mail from Missouri to California in the unprecedented time of only 10 days. This relay system along the Pony Express National Historic Trail in eight states was the most direct and practical means of east-west communications before the telegraph.

Recreation at Echo Dam and reservoir, Weber River Project, is managed by Echo Resort under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation. Echo Resort can be reached at (435) 336-2247, (435) 336-9894, or (801) 467-9640 or (435) 336-9897 (South Beach). Situated in an open setting north of Coalville, Utah. Reservoir is at the 5,560-foot elevation with a 1,450-acre surface area. Recreation use is moder...

May 10, 1869 the Union and Central Pacific Railroads joined their rails at Promontory Summit, Utah Territory and forged the destiny of a nation. Golden Spike National Historic Site shares the stories of the people and settings that define the completion of the first Transcontinental Railroad.

The Mount Olympus Wilderness now contains a total of 15,300 acres and is managed by the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Utah. In 1984 the Mount Olympus Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age of "....

Rockport Reservoir, Weber Basin Project, was formed by the construction of Wanship Dam on the Weber River. Recreation management at Rockport Reservoir is performed by the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation. This reservoir is situated 5 miles south of Wanship and has a surface area of 1080 acres when full. The elevation is approximately 6,040 fee...

Newton Reservoir is formed by Newton Dam, Newton Project, on Clarkston Creek. on Clarkston Creek. Recreation at Newton Reservoir is directly managed by the Bureau of Reclamation. The recreation area is situated in an open setting with shoreline trees consisting of cottonwoods and willows, The reservoir is located north of Newton, Utah at the 4,770-foot elevation. The reservoir has a surface ar...

The Mount Naomi Wilderness now contains a total of 44,523 acres and is managed by the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Utah. In 1984 the Mount Naomi Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age of "...in...

The Twin Peaks Wilderness now contains a total of 11,396 acres and is managed by the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Utah. In 1984 the Twin Peaks Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age of "...incr...

The Lone Peak Wilderness now contains a total of 30,088 acres and is managed by the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Utah. In 1978 the Lone Peak Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age of "...increa...

Jordanelle Dam and Reservoir, features of the Central Utah Project, Bonneville Unit, located on the Provo River about 10 miles north of Heber City, Utah at the 6,130-foot elevation. The reservoir has about 3,050 surface acres when full. Recreation management at Jordanelle Reservoir is performed by the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation. Managed re...

Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and bend to enter beautifully decorated rooms. Learn the science behind formations and hear stories of cave exploration and preservation. Experience and discover as you go – geologic mysteries await..... The visitor center and caves are open May - September, depending on conditions...

Scenic Byway 12 takes you to the heart of the American West. This exceptional 124 mile route negotiates an isolated landscape of canyons, plateaus, and valleys ranging from 4,000 to 9,000 feet above sea level. You'll encounter archaeological, cultural, historical, natural, recreational, and scenic qualities while driving this exhilarating byway.

The Mount Timpanogos Wilderness now contains a total of 10,518 acres and is managed by the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Utah. In 1984 the Mount Timpanogos Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age...

The Deseret Peak Wilderness now contains a total of 25,212 acres and is managed by the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Utah. In 1984 the Deseret Peak Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age of "......

The Cedar Mountain Wilderness Area now contains a total of 100,000 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Utah. In 2006 the Cedar Mountain Wilderness Area became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for s...

Cokeville Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), located south of Cokeville, Wyoming, is centered on a 20-mile stretch of the Bear River and its associated wetlands and uplands. The Refuge was established in 1993. Wetlands within the acquisition area provide excellent habitat for a variety of migratory and resident wildlife species. The Refuge supports one of the highest densities of nestin...