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Recreation at Utah Lake

Things to Do

Looking for recreation ideas at Utah Lake? This page was created just for YOU. Below you will find a list of activities commonly seen at Utah Lake. Please let us know if you have questions or comments or if you have another activity you want added to our list!

Where to Launch Your Boat

Public Marinas

Utah Lake State Park

Utah Lake State Park is the largest marina on Utah Lake. Amenities include boat launches and day-use boat docks, slip rentals, picnic areas, campground, disc golf course, volleyball court, access to the Provo River, a mast crane for sailboats, and concessionaires: Bonneville School of Sailing for your sailing needs and On The Water Rentals for your paddle board needs! This is currently the only public marina on Utah Lake that has a refueling station to refill your gas tank on your boat or other watercraft.

Lindon Marina

Lindon Marina has paddle boards, kayaks, canoes, pedal boats, and mini sailboats available for rent. There is also a nice beach area as well as picnic tables, a boat launch, and tiny homes for rent. You'll also find a life jacket loaner station for all-around safety.

American Fork Boat Harbor

American Fork Beach and Boat Harbor is a great amenity for families! Low-cost entry, a sandy beach with shade, boat launch and docks, and more. The jetties are popular for anglers, and during the wintertime the ice stacks that form are gorgeous!

Saratoga Springs South Marina (Pelican Bay Marina)

This city marina is located at the southern end of Saratoga Springs. Also a city park, it offers some great day-use amenities in addition to the water access. The marina has pavilions with picnic tables, grassy lawns, restrooms, and ample parking. There is a boat ramp and docks, a fish cleaning station, and two jetties that are popular for anglers.

Lincoln Beach

Lincoln Beach is located on the southern shore of Utah Lake and offers several activities for local residents. It is a prime site for camping, fishing, and boating. Several camp sites have been improved with water and some of the cleanest restrooms in all of Utah County! A large pavilion is now open for larger events, surrounded by green grass.

Things to Do at Utah Lake

Bird Watching

  • Birding at Utah Lake
  • Birds of Utah
  • Bird watching tower at the Provo River Delta Project

Boat Rentals (motorized)

  • Utah Boat Rentals: ski boats and pontoon boats for rent

Building Sand Castles

  • Lindon Marina
  • Utah Lake State Park
  • Saratoga Springs South Marina
  • Sandy Beach
  • American Fork Boat Harbor

Camping / RV

  • Lincoln Beach
  • Lindon Marina
  • Lakeside RV Campground, right outside Utah Lake State Park
  • Utah Lake State Park

Canoe Rentals

  • Lindon Marina
  • CLAS Ropes, located just outside Utah Lake State Park

Christmas Lights

  • Utah Lake State Park
  • CLAS Ropes

Cruises / Boat Tours

  • Bonneville Sailing
  • Utah Boat Rentals
  • CLAS Ropes

Fishing

  • Division of Wildlife Resources: general fishing info, licenses, and fishing reports

Hunting

  • DWR waterfowl info and wildlife blog

Ice Fishing

  • Utah Lake State Park
  • Saratoga Springs South Marina
  • DWR fishing reports

Ice Skating

  • Lindon Marina

Jet Ski Rentals

  • Utah Boat Rentals

Jogging and Walks

  • Utah Lake State Park
  • Provo River Parkway Trail
  • Utah Lake Shoreline Trail
  • Provo River Delta Project
  • Vineyard Shoreline Trail

Kayak and Paddle Board Rentals

  • Lindon Marina

Kite Boarding

  • Utah Windriders Association

Photography

Picnics

  • Utah Lake State Park
  • Saratoga Springs South Marina
  • Lindon Marina
  • Sandy Beach
  • Vineyard Beach

Powered Paragliding

  • Utah Paragliding
  • Vineyard Beach is a popular spot for paragliding

Riding Bikes

  • Utah Lake State Park
  • Provo River Parkway Trail
  • Utah Lake Shoreline Trail
  • Bike Walk Provo

Sailing

  • Lindon Marina sailboat rentals
  • Bonneville Sailing lessons

Swimming

  • Utah Lake State Park

Team Building

  • Bonneville Sailing
  • CLAS Ropes

Utah Lake Festival

Water Skiing

  • Utah Waterski Club

Winter Recreation

  • Top 10 things to do at Utah Lake when it is frozen

How to Get There

Visit our Access Points page to see where you can enjoy all these amazing activities on Utah Lake.

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