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Utah Lake

Provo · Vineyard · Saratoga Springs · Genola · American Fork, Utah — Utah County.

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91,155Surface acres
13Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 83636441).

Location & fast facts

Where Utah Lake is in Utah

The red circle marks Utah Lake.

Fast facts

About Utah Lake

  • County: Utah
  • Cities & towns on the shore: Provo, Vineyard, Saratoga Springs, Genola, American Fork
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 7 mi from Provo and 40 mi from Salt Lake City, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline (Utah: incorporated places touching the lake, otherwise the nearest one).

Fishing in Utah

Official Utah DWR pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 13 public trailer launches listed (see access)
  • Swimming. 2 public beach or swim spots on the map (details)
  • Camping. 35 campgrounds within 15 mi, 1 on the shore (list)

Watch for

  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.
  • No lifeguard listed. None of our sources lists a staffed lifeguard. Swim at your own risk and watch children closely.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Lake map

Utah Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Utah Lake State Park Campground (campground)Lakeside RV Campground (campground)Springville / Provo KOA (campground)Boat ramp (Boat launch)1Boat ramp (Boat launch)2Boat ramp (Boat launch)3Boat ramp (Boat launch)4Boat ramp (Boat launch)5Boat ramp (Boat launch)6Boat ramp (Boat launch)7Boat ramp (Boat launch)8Boat ramp (Boat launch)9Boat ramp (Boat launch)10Boat ramp (Boat launch)11Boat ramp (Boat launch)12LaBaron Point Boat Ramp (Boat launch)13Vineyard Beach (Beach)14Lincoln Beach (Beach)151 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launchBeach Campground
  1. 1Boat ramp
    Boat launch · Provo
  2. 2Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  3. 3Boat ramp
    Boat launch · American Fork
  4. 4Boat ramp
    Boat launch · Provo
  5. 5Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  6. 6Boat ramp
    Boat launch · Provo
  7. 7Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  8. 8Boat ramp
    Boat launch · Saratoga Springs
  9. 9Boat ramp
    Boat launch · Saratoga Springs
  10. 10Boat ramp
    Boat launch · Lindon
  11. 11Boat ramp
    Boat launch · Provo
  12. 12Boat ramp
    Boat launch · Saratoga Springs
  13. 13LaBaron Point Boat Ramp
    Boat launch
  14. 14Vineyard Beach
    Beach
  15. 15Lincoln Beach
    Beach

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 83636441), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: OpenStreetMap boat ramps (no statewide agency ramp layer used) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Utah Lake

We found 35 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Utah Lake, 5 of them within 5 miles. 1 is right on the shore. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

14 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in Utah

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Nearest airports

The closest airport with scheduled passenger flights to Utah Lake, plus larger airports within about 150 miles:

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Airports with scheduled airline service from OurAirports (large and medium airports); larger airports are FAA large, medium and small hubs by FAA CY2025 enplanements ("major airport" = FAA large hub). Distances are straight-line from the lake's center, not driving distance; road routes are longer.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (40.1887, -111.7773). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Utah Lake. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Utah Lake

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in MT (America/Denver), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    13 public access sites listed, 13 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Boat rampProvo—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating40.2388, -111.7371
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating40.3494, -111.9033
    Boat rampAmerican Fork—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating40.3426, -111.8011
    Boat rampProvo—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating40.2395, -111.7380
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating40.1744, -111.7218
    Boat rampProvo—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating40.2030, -111.6563
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating40.1424, -111.8029
    Boat rampSaratoga Springs—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating40.2898, -111.8700
    Boat rampSaratoga Springs—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating40.3043, -111.8799
    Boat rampLindon—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating40.3268, -111.7644
    Boat rampProvo—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating40.2376, -111.7394
    Boat rampSaratoga Springs—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating40.3596, -111.8953
    LaBaron Point Boat Ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating40.0824, -111.8683

    OpenStreetMap boat ramps (no statewide agency ramp layer used) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL)

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Public beaches

    On OpenStreetMap: 2 beaches and swimming spots on the shore of Utah Lake not marked private, residents-only or members-only.

    BeachTypeAccessDirections
    Vineyard BeachBeachAccess not tagged; check posted rulesGet directions
    Lincoln BeachBeachAccess not tagged; check posted rulesGet directions

    Beaches: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), within about 150 m (500 ft) of the lake outline. A mapped beach is not a guarantee that swimming is allowed, supervised or safe; some town beaches need a resident sticker even when the map doesn't say so. Check posted rules and water-quality advisories before you swim.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Utah Lake

    How big is Utah Lake?

    Utah Lake covers about 91,155 acres in Provo, Vineyard, Saratoga Springs and Genola, Utah (Utah County).

    Is there a public boat launch on Utah Lake?

    Yes. 13 public trailer launches are listed: Boat ramp, Boat ramp and Boat ramp. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Can you swim in Utah Lake?

    OpenStreetMap shows 2 public beach or swimming spots on the shore. None of our sources lists a lifeguard, so swim at your own risk and follow posted rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Utah Lake?

    Yes. We list 35 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 5 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Utah Lake?

    Utah Lake touches Provo, Vineyard, Saratoga Springs, Genola and American Fork in Utah County, Utah.

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