Yuba State Park is a state park of Utah, USA, featuring the Yuba Reservoir on the Sevier River. The park is located approximately 25 miles (40 km) south of Nephi. Recreational opportunities include camping, boating, swimming, fishing, and nearby off highway vehicle riding.
Yuba State Park got its name from the individuals who built the dam. Local farmers and ranchers had to build the dam themselves or risk losing their water rights. The men working on the structure called it the U.B. Dam. As they worked they sang a song that stated they were damned if they worked and damned if they didn't. The phonetic sound of the reservoir's name was eventually spelled Yuba.
Map of Allotments and Pastures of Fillmore Ranger District Oak Creek Mountains in Fishlake National Forest (NF) in Utah. Published by the U.S. National Forest Service (USFS).
Motor Vehicle Travel Map (MVTM) of Fillmore Ranger District (North) in Fishlake National Forest (NF) in Utah. Published by the U.S. National Forest Service (USFS).
Winter Motor Vehicle Travel Map (MVUM) of the Fillmore North area in Fishlake National Forest (NF) in Utah. Published by the U.S. National Forest Service (USFS).
Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) of Fillmore Ranger District (North) in Fishlake National Forest (NF) in Utah. Published by the U.S. National Forest Service (USFS).
Travel Map of Sevier County, Piute County, Sanpete County, Wayne County West in Utah in the BLM Richfield Field Office area. Published by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Guide to Utah Scenic Byways. Published by visitutah.com
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Yuba State Park is a state park of Utah, USA, featuring the Yuba Reservoir on the Sevier River. The park is located approximately 25 miles (40 km) south of Nephi. Recreational opportunities include camping, boating, swimming, fishing, and nearby off highway vehicle riding.
Yuba State Park got its name from the individuals who built the dam. Local farmers and ranchers had to build the dam themselves or risk losing their water rights. The men working on the structure called it the U.B. Dam. As they worked they sang a song that stated they were damned if they worked and damned if they didn't. The phonetic sound of the reservoir's name was eventually spelled Yuba.
UTAH STATE PARKS
For more information about fishing or the
surrounding area please contact:
Emergency Telephone Numbers
Juab County Sheriff - (435) 623-1349
Millard County Sheriff - (435) 743-5302
Sanpete County Sheriff - (435) 835-2191
In case of an emergency, contact a park
ranger or call 911.
04/07
Reservations
Individual campsite reservations can be
made a minimum of two days in advance
of arrival dates and up to 16 weeks in
advance from park checkout date. Groupuse reservations may be made up to 11
months in advance. Reservations are
always recommended, and may be made
by calling (800) 322-3770 or visiting
www.stateparks.utah.gov.
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
1594 West North Temple
P. O. Box 146301
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6301
(801) 538-4700
Printed on recycled paper
User Fees
Day-use and camping fees are charged in
all developed areas. An additional fee is
charged for reservations.
USDI Bureau of Land Management
35 East 500 North
Fillmore, UT 84631
(435) 743-3100
YUBA
STATE PARK
STATE PARKS
The Utah Department of Natural Resources receives
federal aid and prohibits discrimination on the basis of
race, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. For
information or complaints regarding discrimination,
contact Executive Director, Utah Department of Natural
Resources, PO Box 145610, Salt Lake City, UT 841145610 or Equal Employment Opportunity Commission,
1801 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20507-0001.
Utah State Parks mission . . .
Provide opportunities to improve the
quality of life in Utah through parks, programs and employees serving the public.
Utah State Parks and Recreation
1594 West North Temple, Ste. 116
PO Box 146001
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6001
(801) 538-7220
(877) UT-PARKS (toll free)
(801) 538-7458 (TTY)
www.stateparks.utah.gov
USDI Bureau of Land Management
35 East 500 North
Fillmore, UT 84631
(435) 743-3100
Address inquiries to:
Yuba State Park
P.O. Box 159
Levan, UT 84639-0159
(435) 758-2611
(435) 758-2489 (Fax)
(800) 322-3770 (Camping reservations)
Address inquiries to:
Yuba State Park
P.O. Box 159
Levan, UT 84639-0159
(435) 758-2611
(435) 758-2489 (Fax)
(800) 322-3770 (Camping reservations)
For more information about fishing or the
surrounding area please contact:
YUBA
STATE PARK
Utah State Parks and Recreation
1594 West North Temple, Ste. 116
PO Box 146001
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6001
(801) 538-7220
(877) UT-PARKS (toll free)
(801) 538-7458 (TTY)
www.stateparks.utah.gov
Utah State Parks mission . . .
Provide opportunities to improve the
quality of life in Utah through parks, programs and employees serving the public.
The Utah Department of Natural Resources receives
federal aid and prohibits discrimination on the basis of
race, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. For
information or complaints regarding discrimination,
contact Executive Director, Utah Department of Natural
Resources, PO Box 145610, Salt Lake City, UT 841145610 or Equal Employment Opportunity Commission,
1801 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20507-0001.
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
1594 West North Temple
P. O. Box 146301
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6301
(801) 538-4700
04/07
User Fees
Day-use and camping fees are charged in
all developed areas. An additional fee is
charged for reservations.
Emergency Telephone Numbers
Juab County Sheriff - (435) 623-1349
Millard County Sheriff - (435) 743-5302
Sanpete County Sheriff - (435) 835-2191
Printed on recycled paper
In case of an emergency, contact a park
ranger or call 911.
STATE PARKS
Reservations
Individual campsite reservations can be
made a minimum of two days in advance
of arrival dates and up to 16 weeks in
advance from park checkout date. Groupuse reservations may be made up to 11
months in advance. Reservations are
always recommended, and may be made
by calling (800) 322-3770 or visiting
www.stateparks.utah.gov.
UTAH STATE PARKS
SPECIAL FEATURES
Oasis campground offers 26 campsites,
covered group pavilions with picnic tables,
a group camping area, drinking water,
modern restrooms and showers, an RV
sewage disposal station, loading docks, and
boat launch ramp. Accessible restrooms,
showers, and a campsite with electrical
hookups are available for campground
patrons with special needs.
Painted Rocks is located on the east side
of the reservoir just off Highway 28, between the towns of Levan and Gunnison.
The campground offers 41 campsites and
a group camping area with covered picnic
tables, restrooms, drinking water, and a
boat launch ramp with loading docks.
GUIDELINES
North and West Beaches offer primitive
camping along the shoreline. Facilities
include garbage collection points,
restrooms, firepits, picnic tables, and an
entrance/fee station.
Eagle View, a 20-unit, boat-in only
campground, provides covered picnic
tables, restrooms, garbage collection
points, firepits, solar lighting, reservable
boat docks, and a beautiful sandy beach.
Tent pads are available at all campsites
in Oasis, Painted Rocks and Eagle View
campground
Extreme - May be extremely steep and
rocky with ledges and drop-offs, narrow
switchbacks, boulders and uneven or
unbalanced trail surfaces. May be long
stretches of loose rock or deep sand on
steep grades with extreme sideslopes. Some
obstacles will high center most machines.
Four-wheel drive is recommended. In some
areas it may be necessary to walk machines
over or have a helping third hand. These
routes require experienced riders with a
full array of good riding skills. All users
should consider riding abilities and machine
capabilities before attempting these routes.
Most Difficult - Rocky surfaces, sharp
turns, switchbacks, steep grades, narrow
passages, low overhangs, ledges and large
rocks. Can be slippery and muddy when
wet. May have tree stumps, limbs or other
debris. Machines with low ground clearance
may strike or high center on obstacles.
Some riders may be more comfortable using
4-wheel drive machines.
More Difficult - Loose gravel, sandy, rocky
or slickrock surface. May have short sections
which are narrow. Can have blind turns,
steep or roller coaster grades, minor dropoffs, dust, ruts and frequent changes in
riding surfaces. Occasional obstacles may
strike the frame.
Easiest - Gravel or dirt surfaces which are
relatively flat and wide. Generally wide
enough for an ATV to pass a full-sized
vehicle. May be dusty but are relatively
smooth throughout with no rocks or roots
protruding more than three inches above the
surface.
DIFFICULTY RATING
Utah State Parks
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The Utah Department of Natural Resources receives federal
aid and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color,
sex, age, national origin or disability. For information or
complaints regarding discrimination, contact Executive
Director, Utah Department of Natural Resources, PO
Box 145610, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-5610 or Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission, 1801 L Street, NW,
Washington, DC 20507-0001.
To enhance the quality of life by preserving and
providing natural, cultural, and recreational
resources for the enjoyment, education, and
inspiration of this and future generations.
Our Mission:
Riding on public lands is a
privilege not a right.
Careless acts of irresponsible
riders can result in closure.
Publication of this map and text is a unilateral
action by the Utah Division of State Parks and
Recreation under authority of Utah OHV Laws
and Rules. The BLM is taking no action at this
time to propose or endorse this system of trails
nor are they designating any trails for OHV
use.
CAUTION - Never ride alone
and always wear your helmet.
Motorcycle, ATV and 4x4
Yuba OHV Trail Map
Yuba OHV Trails
HOW TO GET THERE
Location - Yuba Lake Recreation Area.
Distance - Salt Lake City to Yuba Reservoir
- Approximately 115 miles or 1½-2 hours.
(195 miles from St. George to Yuba
Reservoir.)
Route from Salt Lake City - Travel south
on I-15 to exit 202 (Yuba Lake Exit). Next
go south on Yuba Dam Road 2 miles to North
Beach Trailhead. Go an additional 2 miles to
reach the Oasis and Yuba Dam Trailheads.
Area. These cliffs and rock formations have
pictographs that can be located with a little
exploration. The view from the Red Point
overlook is incredible. You can see Mount
Nebo to the north. The Wasatch / Uintah and
Manti / Lasal National Forests are located
to the north and east. Fish Lake National
Forest is located to the south and west.
Vegetation is sagebrush and juniper at the
lower elevations with ponderosa pine and oak
brush as elevations increase.
Signing
RIDE DESCRIPTION
All trails in this one-day ride system are
open to ATVs, motorcycles, and other 4-wheel
drive vehicles.
Time to Ride - Most riders can travel these
trails in one day.
Difficulty - Most trails are easy to more difficult.
Elevation - Ranges from 5,000 feet to 7,000
feet. (Yuba Reservoir is at about 5,100 feet.)
Best Seasons to Ride - Spring, summer
and fall. Trail access is limited in winter by
snow.
Things to See - Wildlife (rabbits, coyotes,
deer, eagles/hawks, etc.) There are great
views of adjacent mountain ranges, valley
floors, I-15, Yuba Reservoir, and the Sevier
River. There are unique rock formations
and cliffs in the hills west of the West Beach
Most access points and trailheads are signed
with riding area information and rules.
SERVICES
Food, Fuel and Lodging - Water, food
and fuel are available in Scipio, Levan and
Nephi. Lodging is available in Scipio and
Nephi. Restrooms are available at Oasis
Campground, North / West Beaches, and at
Painted Rocks.
Camping - Developed campgrounds are
located at Oasis and Painted Rocks and allow
ATV ingress and egress.
Primitive camping is available along the shoreline at the North and West Beach Areas with
ATV ingress and egress.
Eagle View Campground is accessible by boat
only and does not have OHV access.
CAUTIONS
Travel Restrictions - Some of these trails
pass through private property. Please respect the rights of these private landowners
and stay on designated trails and
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Grand Canyon
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Lake Powell
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FOREVER MIGHTY®
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THE BUCKET LIST
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hook a trophy trout — and your vacation is just getting started. Fulfill — or create
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GETTING HERE & AROUND
PAGE 10
Getting to Utah is easy, and with a little know-how, getting around is also a breeze.
Traveling in Utah means falling in love with Utah.
SALT LAKE CITY & THE WASATCH FRONT
PAGE 12
You think you know Salt Lake? Immerse yourself in the experiences that truly
define this vibrant city and the greater Wasatch Front.
DINING GUIDE
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5
6
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from Salt Lake City and around the state.
THE GREATEST SNOW ON EARTH ®
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runs at 14 ski resorts. Repeat. This is your guide to getting here, getting around
and making the most of winter on your Utah ski vacation.
TOP RATED UTAH
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with the world. Here are several top attractions trending on TripAdvisor that
deserve a spot on your vacation itinerary.
PARKS & OUTDOORS
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Your adventure starts with The Mighty 5 national parks. It continues with
multiple national monuments, recreation areas and state parks plus vast
stretches of national forest and open lands filling the space between them.
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SCENIC BYWAYS
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The lure of the open road is strong in Utah. No matter where you drive here,
there’s a scenic way to get where you’re going. These seven scenic byways
will fill your eyes with Utah’s iconic visual splendor.
HERITAGE & ARTS
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Utah has a variety of art and history destinations, as well as a vibrant art, theater,
film, festival and music scene. Utah’s pioneer and indigenous heritage is the
foundation, and our uniquely contemporary offerings include a thriving Olympic
spirit, inspiring earth art and rural artist communities.
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Utah is the place where prehistory intersects with the enduring spirit of
the Old West. Wild, adventure-rich places cradle vibrant urban centers.
With interstates and airplanes, the world can feel pretty small. On Utah’s
designated scenic byways, the world feels grand; its horizons seem
infinite. As you drive through Utah, you’ll inevitably encounter many of
the state’s scenic byways. In total, Utah’s distinct topography provides
the surface for 27 scenic byways, which add up to hundreds of miles of
vivid travel experiences wherein the road trip is as memorable as the
destination. Utah’s All-American Road: Scenic Byway 12 headlines the
network of top roads thanks to landscapes and heritage unlike anywhere
else in the nation.
All of Utah’s scenic byways are explorative journeys filled with trailheads,
scenic overlooks, museums, local flavors and vibrant communities
where you can stop for the night or hook up your RV. Not sure where
to start? In the following pages, you’ll discover monumental upheavals
of exposed rock strata among multiple national and state parks along
the All-American Road (pg. 4); dense concentrations of fossils along
Dinosaur Diamond (pg. 8); and the blazing red cliffs and deep blue
waters of Flaming Gorge–Uintas (pg. 12) — and that’s just in the first
three highlighted byways. Your journey continues down two dozen
additional byways, arranged north to south.
Best of all, these byways access an outdoor adventureland you can hike,
fish, bike, raft, climb and explore from sunup to sundown — then stay
up to welcome the return of the Milky Way. But get some sleep. There’s
more road ahead.
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1. Logan Canyon National Scenic Byway
2. Bear Lake Scenic Byway
3. Ogden River Scenic Byway
4. Great Salt Lake Legacy Parkway
5. Mirror Lake Scenic Byway
6. Big Cottonwood Canyon Scenic Byway
7. Little Cottonwood Canyon Scenic Byway
8. Provo Canyon Scenic Byway
9. Nebo Loop National Scenic Byway
10. Energy Loop: Huntington & Eccles Canyon Ntl. Scenic Byway
11. Flaming Gorge–Uintas National Scenic Byway
12. Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway–Ntl. Scenic Byway
13. Dead Horse Mesa Scenic Byway
14. Potash–Lower Colorado River Scenic Byway
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15. Beaver Canyon Scenic Byway
16. Fish Lake Scenic Byway
17. Capitol Reef Country Scenic Byway
18. Scenic Byway 12 All-American Road
19. Utah’s Patchwork Parkway National Scenic Byway
20. Cedar Breaks Scenic Byway
21. Markagunt High Plateau Scenic Byway
22. Mount Carmel Scenic Byway
23. Bicentennial Highway
24. Indian Creek Scenic Byway
25. Trail of the Ancients National Scenic Byway
26. Kolob Fingers Road Scenic Byway
27. Zion Park Scenic Byway
GUIDE CONTENTS
HIGHLIGHTS
DINOSAUR DIAMOND PREHISTORIC
HIGHWAY NATIONAL SCENIC BY WAY
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ALL-AMERICAN ROAD:
SCENIC BYWAY 12
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Thor’s Hammer, Bryce Canyon National Park | Larry Price
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guide to see how
many caches are
placed on or near
each byway
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FLAMING GORGE – UINTAS
NATIONAL SCENIC BY WAY
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LOGAN CANYON TO OGDEN RIVER SCENIC BY WAY LOOP
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GREAT SALT LAKE LEGACY PARKWAY SCENIC BY WAY
20
MIRROR LAKE SCENIC BY WAY
21
BIG COTTONWOOD CANYON SCENIC BY WAY
22
LITTLE COTTONWOOD CANYON SCENIC BY WAY
23
PROVO RIVER SCENIC BY WAY
24
NEBO LOOP