Jordanelle State Park

We grabbed a walk-up spot during the week (site 9). Spots are spacious with electric and water hook-ups. Our spot had mountain views...Others are closer to the lake. The lake has a sandy beach area and there was an activity area for the kids in the lake (water trampoline, climbing area etc). About 15 minutes to Park City! Wish we could have stayed longer!

We stayed her on our way up and back from Az to Seattle. This was a very good experience. The amenities were fantastic. I don't think there is a bad spot in the campground. Every one has a view. They are spaced well as you would expect from a state park. We did not have Hailstone on our original plan coming home. We drove out of our way from I15 to stay here again. It is only minutes from Park City which has a ton to do and Eat. We would recommend planning this as a stop when traveling north from PHX.
While all of the spots had fresh asphalt many were less than level. check the pics on the website.

We liked this site. Clean bathrooms, easy to get in and around, stunning views, like the concrete pad. Had enough room for yoga and chairs with plenty of sun. The ice and dump station were quite a drive but not a big deal. The only negative is the guy who checked us in didn’t know much about the campground and didn’t give us a map. The traffic noise that others might mention was not an issue for us.

Although Jordanelle's campgrounds are closed in winter, they'll allow you to asphalt dock in the marina parking lot for $16 per night, no hookups. OK, that's a bit pricey for what it is, but for skiers this location is mere minutes away from the Jordanelle Gondola at Deer Valley Resort. We stayed overnight March 19-20, 2019 and had only two neighbors, for a peaceful night's sleep.

Dan & Jaclyn are world travelers, having kicked the dirt in over 100 countries and sailed within all 7 seas. Currently, we are full-time location independent, perpetual travelers, roaming around North America.

We have chosen the Jordanelle State Park camping location due to its proximity to Park City Ski Resort (10 miles) as well as Alta, Snowbird, Snowbasin, Powder Mountain and Canyons Ski Resorts.

Speaking to a park ranger upon arrival, we were surprised to hear that the park campground only opened yesterday for the upcoming summer camping season. Speaking to the ranger further, we asked if there was any particular site that we should grab? That was when we were advised as to the the spot the Governor likes to camp within when he arrives here later in the month. Yup! We will take that one!

Upon arrival, we were literally one of the first through the gate for the season. Having our pick of sites, among the many loops, we neglected to snag a spot on the water for something a lil more VIP.

WHAT OTHERS ARE LIKELY TO EXPERIENCE
Although the park was pretty empty upon arrival, Wens, the location looked completely full by the weekend with the rest of the park appearing to have heavy day use. During our time here, it appeared to be a top of the line state park with top of the line facilities.

Our site did have 30/50 amp services, water, sewer and trash. As well we had a picnic table and a fire pit looking out over the water and our AT&T was more than adequate without boost. The bathhouse was literally just past our BiG RiG in the photo, and down the hill. Brand new laundry facilities as were the bathhouses, obviously spotless with additional sink locations outside for the outdoor enthusiast that wants to get ready in the morning overlooking the water:)

Further to this, the park has everything you could imagine in regards to day use, playgrounds, boat ramps, picnic pavilions, picnic tables, and so on and so on. Really nice!

SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
I have discovered as we continue our 2018/19 ski season tour, we are no longer as likely to grab camping locations so close to ski resorts, but rather we are interested in finding the WOW and coming home to that after a deep day on the hill. Here, for us, the WOW was the view. I mean, look at the photo and therefore enough said.

RATING - TOP 5 CAMPING CONTENDER

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CAMPED APRIL 2018
POSTED SEPTEMBER 2018