Willard Bay is a man-made reservoir created in 1949 to capture and store fresh water from the Ogden and Weber Rivers. The Bay is operated by the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District and the park facilities are operated by the Utah State Parks. Willard Bay State Park consists of two marinas, day use facilities, and three campgrounds: Willow Creek Campground, Cottonwood Campground, and the South Marian Group Campground. We stayed in the Cottonwood Campground which is named after the many cottonwood trees that shade the area. This is a nice little campground conveniently located about an hour north of Salt Lake City and is great for a quick overnight or an early season practice run. Unfortunately the campground is located quite close to the I-15 freeway and the traffic noise is surprisingly loud throughout the night. Mosquitoes and gnats are prevalent as well.
Willard Bay State Park
Location: Approximately 50 miles north of Salt Lake City; take exit 357 for the North Marina campgrounds and facilities (or exit 351 for the South Marina Group Campground and facilities).
Total Sites: 58
Stayed in Site: 69
Elevation: 4,200 ft
Park Created: 1966
Two Stars ** (due to proximity to freeway and the bugs)
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