Steinaker Reservoir

About Steinaker Reservoir

Flows of Ashley Creek are regulated by Steinaker Dam, Central Utah Project, Vernal Unit. The Reservoir was constructed offstream in Steinaker Draw about 3.5 miles north of Vernal, Utah. Recreation management at Steinaker Reservoir is performed by the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation. The recreation area is situated north of Vernal, at 5,520-foot elevation. The reservoir has a surface area of about 800 acres when full.. The recreation season is April through October with high use. Common fish species include rainbow trout and largemouth bass. Fees charged. Reservations accepted for certain campsites. Steinaker Reservoir U.S. Geological Service map covers the area.

How to Get There

All-weather access. From Vernal, Utah, 7 miles north on U.S. 191.

Plan Your Visit to Steinaker Reservoir

Heading to Steinaker Reservoir? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)