Yuba State Park
Where to Stay
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Eagle View Campground
For basic beach camping, Eagle View has 20 primitive tent sites. Amenities include dock access (for boats and kayaks) and vault toilets, but no drinking water.
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Oasis Campground
The most established and popular campsite in the park. Oasis offers shady, spacious sites, RV hookups and easy access to a boat launch. You can also reserve one of two small cabins which fit six to eight people each.
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Painted Rock Campground
This campground sits on the east side of the reservoir and offers 41 campsites and a large group site. Amenities include bathrooms (no showers), drinking water, shaded picnic tables and fire pits.
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North Beaches Campground
Camping is allowed in the North Beaches area of Yuba State Park. Campsites are primitive, but reservations are required.
Things To Do
Fishing
Excellent trout, pike and perch fishing lures anglers to Yuba State Park year-round. Fish from shore, boat, or ice during the winter. A valid Utah Fishing License is required either way.
Water Sports
Both non-motorized and motorized watercrafts are allowed on Yuba Reservoir. Ride around on jet skis, enjoy a leisurely paddleboard or kayak, or cool off with a swim.
Zip Lining
See Yuba State Park from a bird’s eye view — an exciting new addition to Yuba State Park includes an 850 foot and 650 foot zipline, the first to ever be built inside a state park. Riders must meet certain age and weight requirements.
How to Take a Kayak & Camping Trip at Yuba State Park
Pristine sandy beaches, warm water temperatures all summer long and serene mountain views make Yuba State Park an appealing destination for campers and kayakers in sunny Central Utah.
Trip Planning & Logistics
- Day-use entry fee required, purchase in-person or online. The Annual Utah State Park Pass is accepted for park entry.
- Advance camping reservations are recommended.
- Check current conditions on the Utah State Parks website to see if water levels near Painted Rocks are high enough for kayaking and boating (especially if you’re planning a trip after May).
- Pets are allowed on leash at Yuba State Park.
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