Sure, Utah gets baking hot in the summer, but luckily we have plenty of lakes and reservoirs in which to cool off. In addition to boating, waterskiing, paddleboarding and kayaking, you can also just bask on the shores of your favorite lake. Here are 9 Utah beaches to try this year.
- Bear Lake
Utah State Parks and Recreation/Facebook Visit Rendezvous Beach at Bear Lake State Park to enjoy the sand and the azure waters of Bear Lake.
- Blackridge Reservoir
Blackridge Reservoir/Facebook This little man-made lake in Herriman has a nice, sandy beach to play on.
- Huntington State Park
Utah State Parks and Recreation/Facebook The beach area at Huntington State Park has picnic pavilions and restrooms. You can also rent a paddleboard, kayak or canoe for a small fee.
- Lake Powell
Philms/flickr With 2,000 miles of shoreline, you’ll definitely find dozens of beach areas to build your castle.
- Quail Creek State Park
Utah State Parks and Recreation/Facebook Quail Creek State Park is about 9 miles west of Hurricane. The park includes camping, a day use area and paddleboard rentals.
- Red Fleet State Park
Utah State Parks and Recreation/Facebook This pretty state park is located just north of Vernal. Enjoy the day use area, campground and sandy beach.
- Sand Hollow State Park
Utah State Parks and Recreation/Facebook Sand Hollow has a nice area for beachgoers. It also offers ARV recreation, boating and fishing.
- Starvation Reservoir
Utah State Parks and Recreation/Facebook You probably don’t think of Starvation Reservoir when you think of beaches…but this little lake does have a small beach area. Bring your own shade.
- Willard Bay
Utah State Parks and Recreation/Facebook Willard Bay’s beaches feature day-use pavilions. You’ll also find some shady trees to shelter you from the sun.
Where is your favorite hot-weather spot in Utah?
Utah State Parks and Recreation/Facebook
Visit Rendezvous Beach at Bear Lake State Park to enjoy the sand and the azure waters of Bear Lake.
Blackridge Reservoir/Facebook
This little man-made lake in Herriman has a nice, sandy beach to play on.
The beach area at Huntington State Park has picnic pavilions and restrooms. You can also rent a paddleboard, kayak or canoe for a small fee.
Philms/flickr
With 2,000 miles of shoreline, you’ll definitely find dozens of beach areas to build your castle.
Quail Creek State Park is about 9 miles west of Hurricane. The park includes camping, a day use area and paddleboard rentals.
This pretty state park is located just north of Vernal. Enjoy the day use area, campground and sandy beach.
Sand Hollow has a nice area for beachgoers. It also offers ARV recreation, boating and fishing.
You probably don’t think of Starvation Reservoir when you think of beaches…but this little lake does have a small beach area. Bring your own shade.
Willard Bay’s beaches feature day-use pavilions. You’ll also find some shady trees to shelter you from the sun.
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