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The legendary heart of Joshua Tree National Park.
Introduce
Jordanelle State Park, located just a short drive from Park City in Heber City, Utah, is a true gem for outdoor enthusiasts. Nestled amidst the stunning Wasatch Mountains, this park offers a serene escape with its brilliant waters, cool shaded areas, and friendly atmosphere. Whether you're looking to camp, hike, or enjoy water activities, Jordanelle State Park has something for everyone.
The park features well-maintained campgrounds and RV facilities, making it an ideal destination for families and adventurers alike. With multiple entrances, visitors can explore long hiking trails, many of which are perfect for horseback riding. The park’s scenic vistas and tranquil environment make it a perfect spot for mindfulness and relaxation.
Water enthusiasts will love the opportunities for boating, paddleboarding, and floating on the reservoir. While the beaches are rocky and steep, the crystal-clear waters and surrounding mountain views more than make up for it. Visitors often recommend bringing watercraft to fully enjoy the experience.
Jordanelle State Park is open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, providing ample time to explore and enjoy its natural beauty. Whether you're planning a day trip or an extended stay, this park promises to create lasting memories.
- Beautiful mountain views and serene waters
- Campgrounds and RV facilities available
- Hiking trails suitable for horseback riding
- Boating, paddleboarding, and floating opportunities
- Open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Customer feedback highlights the park’s incredible beauty and recreational opportunities. Visitors rave about the stunning vistas, friendly atmosphere, and the chance to rediscover mindfulness in nature. While some note the rocky beaches, the overall experience is highly recommended for anyone seeking a memorable outdoor adventure.
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Service options
Onsite services
Highlights
Picnics
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Activities
Hiking
Amenities
Barbecue grill
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Good for kids birthday
Kid-friendly hikes
Playground
Pets
Dogs allowed
David Stuart
Sep 19
Incredible jewel found just a twenty minute drive from Park City. Mindfulness can be rediscovered here, where, should you choose just to stroll near the entrance, you'll find cool shade, brilliant waters and friendly campers. Vistas are lovely. Only wish we had brought watercraft, but the experience was amazing. Highly recommend. There are several other entrances which access long hiking trails built primarily for horseback. You will build marvelous memories having visited this incredible recreational area.
Alex Palomino
Sep 04
Beautiful place with the mountains all around. I wish the beaches were nicer, but really a stunning summer getaway. Definitely a spot to boat or float (lots of stand up paddle boards). The beach space is limited, steep, and overly rocky. The "sand" underfoot is a lot of seaweed and muck.
Komson Chanprapan
Jun 22
The park is nice. It has shades in the evening which makes our tents cool at night—perfect temperature. No issues with bugs, the equipments and everything was clean. The flushed toilet is nice and clean. The camping space is a bit tight for 2 tents—but that’s my problem for not checking the details properly. The only issue I had here was our neighbors who were drunk and making loud noises till 3AM—even with ear plugs on, I could still hear them. I wish the host/staff could pay more attention to this type of issue. I have read another reviews complaining about noise but thought I should be ok since I’m not super sensitive to noise and usually sleep quite late. Although, yelling at 3am isn’t something typical and much has to do with manners of the camper on that site, I hope things could be done as this is a public space. Will probably come back but will pray for a better neighbor campers next time.
Deborah Mendenhall
Oct 20
A nice and quiet stay, just what we needed. Always clean grounds and clean bathrooms. Can't wait to come back.
Veronica Frank
Jul 26
4 stars for the great camping experiences in the past. 1 star for day use beach. I thought paying $50 for pavilion day use meant I was paying for some space on the beach but no, you pay $50 for the pavilion that's back from the water while a million rude and loud people, that don't pay a fee, set up their gazebos right next to you, in front of you, practically on top of you. My dad said it reminded him of the beaches in California. No thank you. It is beautiful there, we always enjoy the camp grounds, but I will never do a day on the beach side again.