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Water Activities

Getting out on the water can be an enjoyable way to experience the forest whether it's kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, or fishing from a float tube. 

Motorized boating is limited on the Forest. 

>>Learn more about boating regulations and safety. 

>>Learn more about aquatic invasive species and the required course. 

 

Boating - Motorized

Motorized boating on the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest is limited. 

>>Learn more about state of Utah regulations, registration, and other requirements. 

>>Learn More: State of Utah Life Jacket Requirements

Boating - Non-Motorized

Kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, tubing, fishing from a float tube are all great way to get out on the water. 

>>Learn More: State of Utah Life Jacket Requirements

Swimming

River Tubing: >>Learn More: State of Utah Life Jacket Requirements

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Anderson Cove Campground

Site Open
Water Activities Picnicking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Anderson Cove is located 10 miles east of Ogden, Utah, on the banks of Pineview Reservoir in scenic Ogden Valley. It is a high standard campground, marina, group camping, and day-use beach.  It…

Botts Campground

Site Closed
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking Water Activities
This small campground is located about six miles east of Huntsville, Utah on a curve along the South Fork of the Ogden River. A host is not on-site but can be found at Magpie Campground (west) or…

Bridger Lake Campground

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Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning Biking Horse Riding and Camping
This timbered campground is popular for the local fishing and is close to the lake with a boat ramp.

Butterfly Campground (Butterfly Lake)

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Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Biking Water Activities Outdoor Science and Learning Horse Riding and Camping Hiking
This is an unpaved campground with no hook-ups. The nearest phone is 14 miles away. Local popular recreation activities include lake fishing and hiking. This campground is equipped with picnic tables.

Causey Reservoir

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities
Causey Reservoir Causey Reservoir is located 15 miles northeast of Ogden, just off SR-39. Visitors enjoy recreational activities such as swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, and even spear…

Currant Creek Campground

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Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Horse Riding and Camping Water Activities Hiking Biking Outdoor Science and Learning
Currant Creek Campground is situated next to Currant Creek Reservoir. Aspen, fir and lodgepole pine are the dominant tree species. Rainbow and cutthroat trout are the principal fish species in the…

Ledgefork Campground

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking Water Activities Outdoor Science and Learning
This is a paved campground with no hook-ups. The nearest phone is 14 miles away. Local popular recreation activities inlcude fishing at Smith Morehouse Reservoir and hiking. This campground has no…

Lost Creek Campground

Site Closed
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities Hiking Biking
This is a paved campground with no hook-ups. The nearest phone is 25 miles away. Popular local recreation activities include lake fishing and hiking.Operating a boat with anything other than an…

Last updated March 31, 2025