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Jordanelle Reservoir is the big mountain lake between Park City and Heber City, surrounded by rolling hills, aspen and views of the Wasatch and Uinta mountains. Just 30 to 45 minutes from Salt Lake City, it is one of the most popular boating lakes in northern Utah, with a full-service marina, wide open water for wakesurfing and skiing, and a quiet east side for paddling and fishing. We offer the best boats, jet skis and water toys at Jordanelle, ready and waiting for you right at the lake.
Jordanelle Reservoir at a Glance
- Where: Wasatch County, just off U.S. Highway 40 about 6 miles north of Heber City and 10 minutes from Park City
- Size: about 3,000 to 3,300 acres when full
- The dam: Jordanelle Dam on the Provo River, finished in 1993 as part of the Central Utah Project
- Elevation: about 6,166 feet, with warm summer days and cool mountain evenings
- History: the lake covered the old towns of Keetley and Hailstone, and the Hailstone recreation area is named for the town below the water
- Best season: June through September, with the calmest water early in the morning
Boat and Jet Ski Rentals on Jordanelle
Jordanelle is a favorite of wakesurfers and wakeboarders from all over the Wasatch Front. Take a wake boat or ski boat out early for glassy wakeboarding, wakesurfing and skiing, or grab a couple of jet skis and explore the arms of the lake. Add tubes and wakesurf boards, or book a private boat charter with a captain who knows the lake.
Pick Your Side of the Lake
Jordanelle State Park has three main areas around the reservoir.
- Hailstone. the main area on the west shore off Highway 40, with the marina, two launch ramps including one for jet skis, a swim beach, a campground and a restaurant.
- Rock Cliff. the quiet east side on State Route 32 near Francis, where the Provo River flows in, with a nature center, boardwalk trails and calmer water that is popular with paddlers.
- Ross Creek. the north arm, a quieter spot known for bass fishing and trail access.
Lake Days Near Park City
Jordanelle sits right next to Park City and Deer Valley, so it is easy to pair a morning on the water with an afternoon on Main Street, a round of golf or a mountain bike ride. The perimeter trail around the reservoir is open to hiking and biking, and the lake has good fishing for rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, perch and more.
Mornings are usually calm and glassy, and afternoon wind often picks up on the main body of the lake, so plan your skiing and wakesurfing early.
Our Boats and Jet Skis
Getting to Jordanelle Reservoir
Jordanelle is about 30 to 45 minutes from Salt Lake City. Take Interstate 80 east to U.S. Highway 40, then head south past Park City to the Mayflower exit for Hailstone. Rock Cliff is reached from State Route 32 between Kamas and Francis. Salt Lake City International is the closest airport.
Good to Know at Jordanelle Reservoir
- Utah boating rules: Utah requires anyone 12 to 17 who drives a jet ski to complete a youth boating safety course, and kids under 16 may drive a boat only with an adult 18 or older on board. Our rental drivers must be 18 or older with a valid driver's license.
- Life jackets: everyone on a jet ski and anyone being towed must wear a life jacket, and so must children 12 and under on a boat.
- Water levels: the reservoir ran lower than usual in 2026, so watch for shallow points and use the main ramps at Hailstone.
- Clean, drain and dry: if you bring your own boat, paddle board or kayak, clean, drain and dry it every time you leave Jordanelle to help keep invasive mussels out of other Utah lakes.
More Northern Utah Lakes
- Deer Creek Reservoir, just down the Provo River below Heber
- Rockport Reservoir, a short drive northeast near Wanship
- Echo Reservoir, near Coalville
- East Canyon Reservoir, in the mountains between Park City and Morgan
- Pineview Reservoir, in Ogden Valley
Browse all of our Utah lakes, or call or text us at 888-205-7119 and we'll help you plan your Jordanelle trip.
