Desert Reservoir Park Along Interstate 15 in Central Utah — Yuba Reservoir With Sandy Beaches for Swimming and Beach Camping, Fishing for Walleye Rainbow Trout Northern Pike and Channel Catfish, Boating and Water Skiing on Warm Water, Multiple Campgrounds From Developed RV Sites to Primitive Open-Beach Camping, Nearby OHV Trails in the West Desert, Dark Sky Stargazing in Rural Central Utah, Oasis Campground With Cabins and Full Hookups, Painted Rocks Campground and Eagle View Tent Sites, Between Nephi and Scipio Juab County Central Utah
Yuba State Park is a state park on Yuba Reservoir along Interstate 15 in Juab County, central Utah, managed by Utah Division of State Parks. The park features sandy beaches popular for swimming and primitive open-beach camping with a choose-your-own-spot experience, fishing for walleye, rainbow trout, northern pike, and channel catfish in the warm reservoir, boating and water skiing on the broad, warm-water reservoir, multiple campgrounds ranging from developed Oasis Campground with cabins, RV hookups, modern restrooms, and showers to primitive North and West Beach areas with drive-in beach camping (4WD recommended for deep sand), Painted Rocks Campground on the east side with group sites, Eagle View Campground with primitive tent sites, nearby off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails in the surrounding West Desert, spectacular dark sky stargazing in rural central Utah, and convenient I-15 access between the Nephi and Scipio exits making it a popular summer stop for road trippers heading between Salt Lake City and southern Utah.
The beach camping at Yuba is legendary in Utah — pull your truck right onto the sand, set up camp wherever you want along the shoreline, and fall asleep to the sound of lapping water under impossibly clear desert skies. It’s Burning Man meets lake vacation.
The walleye fishing is a growing draw — Utah DWR has been managing the walleye population to create a productive fishery in these warm, shallow waters.
Things to Do
- Beach camping — primitive, choose your spot
- Fishing — walleye, trout, pike, catfish
- Swimming — sandy beaches, warm water
- Boating — water skiing, jet skiing
- OHV riding — nearby trails
- Stargazing — dark sky
Park Information
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | I-15, between Nephi & Scipio, Juab Co, UT |
| Reservoir | Yuba — warm water, sandy beaches |
| Camping | Oasis (RV/cabins), Painted Rocks, Eagle View, beach |
| Fishing | Walleye, trout, pike, catfish |
| Boating | Ramp, water skiing, jet skiing |
| Managed By | Utah Division of State Parks |
| Coordinates | 39.4333° N, 112.0833° W |
Frequently Asked Questions
Wildlife & Nature
Yuba SP — on Sevier Bridge Reservoir (Yuba Lake, 10,700 acres). The park’s sandy beaches, desert, and reservoir support mule deer, pronghorn, and golden eagles. Walleye, perch, and northern pike fill the lake.
Nearby Attractions
Levan — adjacent. Scipio — 15 miles south. I-15 — nearby.
Can you camp on the beach at Yuba State Park?
Yes — Yuba State Park in central Utah offers primitive open-beach camping at the North and West Beach areas where you can drive onto the sand and choose your own campsite along the reservoir shoreline (4WD recommended for deep sand). The park also has the developed Oasis Campground with cabins and RV hookups, Painted Rocks with group sites, and Eagle View tent sites. Fishing for walleye and trout, boating, swimming, and nearby OHV trails are also available.
Last updated: May 2026
Keep exploring: The closest neighbors are Palisade State Park (within about an hour’s drive) and Territorial Statehouse State Park Museum (within about an hour’s drive).
Camping reservations: Book campsites and cabins for Utah state parks online at utahstateparks.reserveamerica.com.
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