paddle board destinations Utah

a slow moving river with perfect hikes if you like to stop and explore, going through the incredible Canyonlands National Park.

Up in the mountains but close to Provo this water is easy to get to, and with the road stretching along it's edge it is easy to find a free place to get down into the water. There are also several beaches in paid park areas where you can put in.

Between Deer Creek Reservoir and Park City, Jordanelle has beach area and many nice places to drop into the water. The easily accessible park area is by paid entrance, but allows for easy entry to the lake, beach space, and nice picnic areas. Beware of some debris in the water, and on busy days, lots of boats.

The Uintas are speckled with lakes, many which are close to the road and accessible by car, tend to be calm, and offer incredible scenery. Mirror Lake is not only one of the most famous in the area for its beauty, but is generally calm for a nice soft paddle and the water is clear.

This famous reservoir is big enough to provide a lifetime of paddling before you could discover all the nooks and crannies. Stunning red rocks, and ample cliffs for great jumps, and plenty of camp sites to discover.

Starvation State Park and is past Strawberry Reservoir- a tick more than an hour south east of Heber, by Duchesne, UT. Sandy beaches, good fishing, and lots of open water with nooks to explore.

This behemoth provides 8 to 16 mile crossings for long trips, Bird Island for a destination. Known for being shallow, Lake Utah is easily affected by wind and waves can pick up quickly. It is also a muddy lake, so be ready to get dirty if you fall in. The south end is particularly murky. Beware ski boats in the season.

Flaming Gorge is about 91 miles end to end, providing for a lot of paddle adventures. And the backdrop is stunning.

near the Idaho border, this is a summer destination surrounded by awesome rent-able cabins. There are easy places to drop in to the water, and some great sandy beaches.

For the confident paddler- you don't want to fall in! The salt in the lake burns your eyes enough to blind you for a minute. And sometimes the smell of the brine shrimp will scare you away. But the salt makes you extra buoyant, there are great places to drop-in at docks, or for free! And it's a rare opportunity to spend time on the salt lake!

This is a huge reservoir way off the beaten path. Well, a major road goes right by it, but it's a drive- depending on where you want to drop in, at least 30 minutes past (south-east) Heber City. Known for great fishing.

Off the beaten path, Scofield Reservoir is an hour and twenty minutes south east of Provo, Scofield is a hidden gem. With camping and a number of easy entry points into the reservoir, it can make for a fun weekend.

If you're looking for a southern Utah paddle experience, Navajo Lake, about four hours south of Provo and 45 minutes from Cedar City, is a peaceful lake with boat dock and grassy shores for soft landings.