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Lost Creek State Park

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Lost Creek State Park is located up a windy road 10 miles northeast of the town of Croydon. Soon, you'll discover how Lost Creek earned its name. A 365-acre reservoir sits back into the mountains, so quiet that many travelers drive right by. Utah made it a state park in 2021, and it's remained refreshingly undeveloped. Find wakeless water, one boat ramp, a few toilets, and not much else. Anglers come for the trout while paddlers and swimmers spread out along the shoreline. Pack a picnic and bring plenty of water since options are thin up here, or save your appetite for Taggart's Grill down in Weber Canyon on the drive out.

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Getting to Lost Creek Reservoir

Lost Creek sits off I-84 in Weber Canyon, about 70 miles from Salt Lake City. Whichever way you come, you'll take Exit 111 for Croydon, between Morgan and Henefer, then follow Lost Creek Road roughly 12 miles up to the reservoir. The first parking area is at the top of the dam, next to the spillway.

From I-80: Coming from Park City, Evanston or points east, follow I-80 to the junction near Echo and merge onto I-84 west toward Ogden. Take Exit 111 (Croydon) and follow Lost Creek Road about 12 miles to the reservoir.

From 1-84: Coming from the Ogden or Salt Lake City side, take I-15 north to I-84 east through Weber Canyon. Stay on I-84 to Exit 111 (Croydon), then follow the signs along Lost Creek Road about 12 miles to the reservoir.

Things to Do at Lost Creek Reservoir

Fishing

is the main draw, and Lost Creek is a Blue Ribbon water. Rainbow, cutthroat and tiger trout can be found here, plus kokanee salmon and the occasional brown trout or splake. Because the reservoir is wakeless, it's a friendly spot for small boats, kayaks and float tubes, but shore anglers do well too. Spring, roughly April through June, tends to be the most productive stretch as fish move into shallow and mid-depth water. Once the reservoir freezes, it draws ice anglers.

Note the special slot limit: you can keep four trout or kokanee combined, but any trout between 15 and 22 inches has to go back in the water. Bring a valid Utah fishing license and double-check current regulations before you cast.

Paddling & Boating

With no wake allowed, Lost Creek is built for paddling. Kayaks, canoes and paddleboards mostly have the water to themselves, and the calm surface makes for easy exploring along the shoreline. Bringing a motorized boat? There's a small ramp, just keep it to wakeless speeds.

Swimming

The reservoir is open for swimming, and on a hot day the shoreline coves are hard to beat. There's no lifeguard and no developed beach, so keep an eye on kids and wear a life jacket if you're heading out from shore.

Where To Stay

Hotels and Lodging

Lost Creek keeps things primitive, so for a roof and a hot shower, look to Huntsville, Morgan or Ogden. In Huntsville, the Compass Rose Lodge stands out — guests get tours of its onsite Huntsville Astronomic and Lunar Observatory (HALO). You'll also find cabins and vacation rentals scattered around the Ogden Valley if you'd rather wake up closer to the mountains.

Camping

Camping here is primitive and first-come, first-served. There are no reservations, no hookups and no fires of any kind. The main areas are Francis Cove Campground and Little Trail Creek Campground. Day use is $10 per vehicle and camping is $20 per night, payable online (scan the QR code on park signage) or with cash at the iron ranger stations near the entrance. Cell service can be patchy, so it's smart to pay online before you head up.

Check the Utah State Parks Lost Creek page for current closures and conditions. Prefer a more developed site? The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Ogden Ranger District has campgrounds in the surrounding area.