Willard Bay Reservoir

Plan Your Visit to Willard Bay Reservoir

Willard Bay Reservoir is formed by Arthur V. Watkins Dam, which is a feature of the Weber Basin Project. Recreation management at Willard Bay is performed by the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation. The park headquarters can be reached at (801) 734-9494. Off-stream reservoir at the 4,220-foot elevation. Located 10 miles North of Ogden, Utah, with a 9,200-acre surface area. Shade trees line the shore. Yearlong managed season with high use. Available fish species include catfish, walleye, and crappie. Reservations accepted for certain campsites. Fees charged. Plain City, Plain City Southwest, Willard, and Whistler Canal U.S. Geological Service maps cover the area.