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.

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° – 3°

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

0°

Feels Like Cold

0°C

Temperature

-7° – 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

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°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

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

0° – 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

4° – 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

9° – 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

7° – 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

1° – 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

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°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° – 4°

Weather

26 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

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