Hyrum State Park

I prefer to drive a bit farther and boat, swim, sun at Bear Lake instead. This state park is a joke.
Fishing from shore can be decent. Catch rainbow trout with spinners or Powerbait, perch with worms, bass from boats with jigs and plastic baits. There are many trails you can walk down to the water from the roads. Some ice fish here with success.
People still cliff jump off Big Toe, though I’ve seen a few people nearly die there thanks to murky water hiding shallows.
While okay for fishing, recreation and summer activities are better elsewhere.

I found Hyrum Reservoir on a map and decided to drive there on a whim. When I arrived I discovered that, in order to access the reservoir, one must pay admission to the park. This was something of a turnoff, as I felt like $ 3 for a walk by the water was a little unjustified. I saved $ 5 simply by parking at the top of the hill and taking a trail down to the water. The cost for a vehicle to enter the park is $ 8, which might be worth it if you’re traveling there with several people, but not if you’re going alone.
While I wasn’t thrilled with the admission fees, the services offered at the park are myriad. Fishermen and water skiiers were already at it early in the morning, there is a large sandy beachfront for families interested in swimming and sunbathing, and canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards are available for rent. According to their website, Hyrum State Park also features an RV campground.
Despite the fact that they’re cleaner than motorboats and beach goers, this park does not allow dogs. I brought mine along anyway because we’d driven quite a long way to get there and also because I am a terrible person. I probably got away with it only because it was still pretty early in the morning, and wouldn’t suggest that other dog owners follow my lead.
In all, this was a nice walk. The reservoir is pretty and is a relatively quiet place in the morning. In the future, however, I’ll probably seek out one of the many reservoirs in this area that are free to visit and dog friendly.