Willard Bay State Park anchors this campground along the eastern edge of a freshwater reservoir in northern Utah, where sites sit close enough to the water that some campers have direct beach access. Willow Creek Campground handles both tent campers and large RVs, with full hookup sites accommodating rigs up to 150 feet, 50-amp electric service, and a dump station on site. Reservations are available, though walk-ins have found open spots during evening arrivals. Campers looking at campgrounds near Willard Bay State Park will find Willow Creek is one of the more amenity-heavy options in the area.
Water proximity is the campground's defining feature. Several sites face the lake and the mountains to the east, and a path leads down to a beach area. The park also has a south marina, which makes it a practical base for boating. Bathrooms and showers are described by reviewers as clean and well-placed relative to the sites. The park sprays for mosquitoes, though standing water near certain sites can still draw bugs, particularly later in the season.
Noise is worth factoring into site selection. Interstate traffic is audible, and early morning train horns have been reported by campers in some areas of the campground. The gate closes to re-entry at 10 PM. Cell coverage is strong, with at least one reviewer confirming four bars of 5G on AT&T. Halie P. notes that despite the crowd, "everyone is quiet and respectful." Grocery stores and a gas station are accessible just outside the park entrance. Campers wanting a quieter or more wooded setting might consider Cottonwood Campground — Willard Bay State Park to the north.
Description
Primitive camping
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All Reservations that extend beyond The Furthest Arrival Date Must Wait 21 Days Before Changes Can Be Made
All campsites and yurts are available for reservation on a four-month rolling basis. For example, on January 10 individual sites are available for reservation through May 10. You can book a maximum of 13 days beyond the last date of the reservation window. For more information please contact our Reservation Call Center at 800-322-3770 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Mountain Time) Monday through Friday. The call center is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
Visit stateparks.utah.gov to learn current conditions, fire restrictions, and other important information for each individual state park. Refunds are not given for changing park conditions such as changing water levels or fire bans.
By a vehicle having a camper or RV, that means it is a camping unit, not an extra vehicle.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsWillow Creek Campground is located in Utah near Willard
Public CampgroundDirections
The North Marina is located 15 miles north of Ogden on Interstate 15. From Interstate 15, take the Willard City Exit 357. Turn west onto State Road 315, drive under the overpass and turn left at the Willard Bay State Park sign. The South Marina is located eight miles north of Ogden City. Exit 351 from I-15.
Address
900 WEST 650 NORTH #A
Willard, UT 84340-9999
Coordinates
41.419046588670554 N
112.05491021354852 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 9 usersLast on 8/12/26
VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 21 usersLast on 8/12/26- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 8/12/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 9 usersLast on 8/12/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 21 usersLast on 8/12/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 8/12/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 11 min from Ogden, UT
- 31 min from Logan, UT
- 39 min from Salt Lake City, UT
- 1 hr 18 min from Provo, UT
