Yuba State Park Park

Utah state park on Yuba Reservoir, water recreation

A Utah reservoir state park centered on Yuba Lake, offering boating, fishing, camping and birdwatching. Visitors come for water recreation, shoreline camping and desert‑steppe scenery.

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Address
39.37885, -112.02743

Tips for Visiting Yuba State Park#

  • If you want quieter water access, go early weekday mornings to avoid weekend boat and jet-ski traffic that concentrates at the main ramps.
  • Reserve campsites and check current lake levels and launch conditions on the Utah State Parks website before you travel - water levels and ramp usability fluctuate seasonally.
  • Be aware that afternoon winds can pick up on Utah reservoirs; brief trips recommend planning launches and returns outside the typically windier mid-to-late afternoon period.

Best Time to Visit Yuba State Park#

Late spring through early autumn is the best time for water recreation and camping at Yuba State Park.

Summer (recreation season)
June-August · ~20-35°C
Warm to hot days ideal for boating, fishing and swimming at the reservoir-peak season for water-based activities.
Spring and autumn (milder)
April-May and September-October · ~5-20°C
Milder temperatures and fewer visitors-good for hiking, fishing and camping with generally pleasant days and cooler nights.
Winter
November-March · ~-5-5°C
Cold with possible freezing and snow at times; many water-based activities are limited and facilities may have reduced services.

Weather & Climate near Yuba State Park#

Climate

Yuba State Park's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -10°C to 34°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
-10°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-10°

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

February

February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -7°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-7°

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3° 12°

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 18°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
18°

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
23°

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 9°C. The driest month with just 18 mm.

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
30°

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 34°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
13° 34°

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is mild with highs of 33°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
12° 33°

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 27°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
27°

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with 35 mm of rain.

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4° 11°

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -9°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-9°

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm