Starvation State Park

About Starvation State Park

Utah State Parks: The sprawling waters of Starvation Reservoir offer great fishing and boating. Find a secluded campsite at one of four primitive and two developed campgrounds. Bring your off-highway vehicle and ride on nearby trails, try our 3-D archery course, walk our slack lines, or go geocaching. The annual walleye fishing tournament has become a popular fishing event with trophy 10-plus pound fish being caught nearly every year. The scenic beauty of 3,500 acres of park land, many coves, remote beaches and unusually blue water makes this a favorite of boating enthusiasts statewide. Starvation Reservoir and Duchesne are close to Nine Mile Canyon and several angler-friendly drainages and canyons of the High Uintas, great for hiking, horseback riding and OHV. Make a reservation on the Utah State Parks reservation site or call 800-322-3770.

How to Get There

Approximately 118 miles east of Salt Lake City and four miles northwest of the town of Duchesne. If you are coming from the Salt Lake area on U.S. 40, go to the West end of Duchesne City.. Look for the Gateway Sinclair convenience store. Just West of this store is S.R. 311. Take SR311 North 2.5 miles to arrive at your destination. Summer: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Winter: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Make a reservation on the Utah State Parks reservation site

Plan Your Visit to Starvation State Park

Heading to Starvation State Park? 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)