Willard Bay State Park: A Serene Retreat by the Water

Getting There

• Car

  From Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, head south on US-191 S towards Vernal. Continue on US-191 S for approximately 40 miles. Merge onto I-80 W towards Salt Lake City. After about 70 miles, take exit 362 for I-15 N toward Ogden. Continue on I-15 N for about 25 miles. Take exit 348 for UT-126 W toward Willard. Follow UT-126 W for about 5 miles until you reach Willard Bay State Park, located at 900 W 650 N, Willard, UT 84340. The total driving distance is approximately 115 miles and may take around 2 hours.

• Public Transportation

  While public transportation options may be limited, you can take a Greyhound or similar bus service from the nearest major city (like Salt Lake City) to Ogden. From Ogden, you can use local transit services or rideshare apps to reach Willard Bay State Park. Be sure to check the bus schedules as they may vary, and plan for additional travel time. The distance from Ogden to Willard Bay State Park is approximately 10 miles, so rideshare would be a convenient option.

• Taxi/Rideshare

  If you are already in the Ogden area, you can easily request a taxi or use rideshare services like Uber or Lyft to get to Willard Bay State Park. Simply enter the address 900 W 650 N, Willard, UT 84340 into the app, and drivers will pick you up from your location. Expect a fare of around $20-$30 for this trip, depending on traffic and time of day.