Utah is largely a desert that's surrounded by mountains. That landscape serves to accentuate the bodies of water that dot the state, including some man-made reservoirs. One of those is found in the middle of Utah as the centerpiece of Yuba State Park. The reservoir's North Beach rewards visitors who are surprised to find such soft sand and warm water. The park also provides the bonus opportunity to ride a zip line.
Camping, boating, swimming and fishing for the species including trout and tiger muskies are among the attractions of Yuba State Park.
Yuba Reservoir was built in the early 1900s and its blue waters are the landmark of Yuba State Park.
Changing skies frame the reservoir, which is positioned in a narrow valley between the Valley Mountains and the San Pitch Mountains.
The soft, warm sand of the North Beach is appealing to creatures such as this long-nosed leopard lizard.
Overnight campers are rewarded with sunrises and sunsets that alter the look of the reservoir.
One of Yuba State Park's features is the only zip line that is operated within a Utah state park. The two lines travel 650 and 850 feet from a starting point between the North Beach and the Oasis Campground.
Utah's rugged landscape makes water such as Yuba Reservoir stand out, as this view from the West Trail illustrates.
Something of an urban legend accompanies the location of Yuba State Park. The park's official address is in the town of Levan. There's a myth that the town's name stems from its position in the geographic middle of Utah and is "navel spelled backward." That has been debunked, but it's one way to help you find Levan on the map. For more information about visiting Yuba State Park, see the Division of Natural Resources website.
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