Well, summer has officially hit Utah with temperatures in the triple digits. It’s time to head up the canyon and find yourself a nice, cool lake to play in. Here’s one that never quite gets the attention it deserves, but it’s the perfect place to spend a hot, summer day.
Deer Creek Reservoir is located in Wasatch County, just a few miles south of Heber. The 152,570-acre lake is fed by the Provo River, and it’s the perfect spot for all kinds of recreation.
The reservoir has an absolutely stunning view of Mount Timpanogos in the distance.
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Spend some time lounging on the beach…
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…or grab some toys and get in the water!
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What better way to cool off than by wakeboarding or waterskiing?
Deer Creek Island Resort/Facebook Don’t have a boat? Rent one! Deer Creek Island Resort rents boats, wave runners, paddle boats, kayaks and more. Visit the Deer Creek Island Resort website for more details.
Test your balance on a paddle board.
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Paddling around the lake in a kayak is a great way to explore.
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Get an eagle’s eye view of the lake - take a kiteboarding lesson!
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Another way to see the lake from above? Visit Zipline Utah to ride the 3,900-foot zipline that takes you right over the reservoir.
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Deer Creek State Park offers plenty of amenities, including modern restrooms, boat ramp, fish cleaning station, day use areas and two campgrounds.
Jodene e/Flickr What are you waiting for? Grab your friends or family and head to Deer Creek Reservoir for a day of summer fun and memories.
Have you played in Deer Creek Reservoir? What’s your favorite lake activity?
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Don’t have a boat? Rent one! Deer Creek Island Resort rents boats, wave runners, paddle boats, kayaks and more. Visit the Deer Creek Island Resort website for more details.
Uinta Kiting/Facebook
Visit Utah Kiting’s Facebook Page for more details.
Zipline Utah/Facebook
To see our full article about Zipline Utah, click here.
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What are you waiting for? Grab your friends or family and head to Deer Creek Reservoir for a day of summer fun and memories.
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