The best camping near Deer Creek State Park Utah

On the shores of the Deer Creek Reservoir just an hour from Salt Lake City, Deer Creek State Park is a watersports haven in an otherwise arid desert. Boating, waterskiing, kiteboarding, paddleboarding, swimming, and fishing are all popular activities at the park and campers will find a variety of sites to choose from including full-hookup, pull-through RV sites and more secluded tent-only sites. The park has a bit of a resort feel with a floating water park, onsite upscale restaurant, and zipline tours. Boats, jet skis, paddleboards, kayaks, and more are available for rent at the Deer Creek Island Resort.

• Best for RVs: Chokecherry Campground 
• Best for tent campers: Great Horned Owl Campground

• All campsite reservations are available on a four-month rolling basis. Reservations are strongly recommended during the months and on weekends the rest of the year. 
• Any unreserved sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. 
• Not all sites are suitable for large RVs. Make sure the campsite will accommodate your vehicle length before booking. Only one vehicle is allowed per campsite unless otherwise specified.

Deer Creek State Park is open year-round but the campgrounds are only open from May 1 through October. Water temperatures can be chilly on the Deer Creek Reservoir even in the summer months; July and August are the best times for watersports. Expect crowds on summer weekends so visit mid-week if you can. Fall is especially nice for camping, kayaking, and hiking around the lake. In winter, Deer Creek Reservoir offers some of the best ice fishing near Salt Lake City.

1. Campsites include covered picnic tables, fire pits, and access to hot showers. 
2. Any boat coming from out of state or Lake Powell must be checked and decontaminated prior to launching into Deer Creek.
3. Coldwater conditions exist at Deer Creek. All vessels including stand up paddleboards must have a life jacket onboard for each person. 
4. Dogs are allowed only in the campground. Dogs are not allowed in the water, in boats, or on park trails.

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