Description - Deer Creek State Park lies in the southwest corner of beautiful Heber Valley and
consistently provides some of Utah's finest year-round fishing. Anglers fish for
rainbow trout, brown trout, perch, large mouth bass, small mouth bass, and
walleye. Beautiful Deer Creek reservoir is also extremely popular for boating,
wind surfing, sunbathing, swimming, and sailboating.
Attractions
- The reservoir is situated in an open setting at 5,420-feet in elevation, with a
2,680-acre surface area. Deer Creek Reservoir offers year-round fishing for
rainbow trout, bbrown trout, perch, large mouth bass, small mouth bass and
walleye. Other attractions include water sports, camping and picnicking.
Recreation - Managed recreation season is April through November; heavy use. Preferred
activities include fishing, motorized boating, and nonmotorized boating. Species
include rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, and largemouth bass. All-weather
access from U.S. 189. Charleston and Aspen Grove U.S. Geological Service maps
cover the area. Some facilities accessible to persons with disabilities.
Reservations accepted at some campsites. Fees are charged. Stream fishing
occurs both above and below the reservoir in the Provo River. Climate - The climate of Utah varies with the terrain. Visitors to the mountains will
experience cool summer nights and passing storms that can alter a sunny day
very quickly. Be prepared with layers when recreating in the mountains.
The deserts and canyons of Utah can be dangerous places. Summer
temperatures often reach above 100 degrees F, so be sure to carry water on all
adventures. Flash floods in the canyons are also a threat. It is difficult to predict
incoming weather when deep within a canyon so check reports before venturing
into any narrow canyon areas. Location -
Deer Creek is at the center of Deer
Creek State Park is located in southwestern Utah, seven miles southwest of
Heber.
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