OHVs on Ice
Some of Utah's state parks allow you to drive off-highway vehicles onto frozen lakes and reservoirs, via the boat ramp, for the purpose of ice fishing (not for "joy-riding"). This access is only from designated boat ramps, and only for access to and from your fishing area. OHVs are never allowed along shore areas, and unless otherwise stated, OHVs are not allowed in other areas of the park.
Venturing onto the ice is dangerous and you do so at your own risk. We strongly urge you to drill and check ice conditions every time you go, as ice conditions are constantly changing; especially as the ice is forming and thawing during late fall and early spring.
Keep in mind that the edges could melt quickly. On warmer days, sufficient ice in the morning may leave you stranded on the ice in the afternoon. We recommend at least 6 inches of clear and solid ice before heading out across the lake or reservoir.
Please remember that all OHV laws apply. This includes, but is not limited to:
- riders and passenger must wear a helmet if under the age of 18
- kids 8-15 must have Know Before You Go! certification before operating an OHV
- registration must be current
Please also remember that it is unsafe to carry more passengers than the machine is designed to carry.
State Parks offering OHV access for ice fishing (day-use fees apply):
- Bear Lake (de-icers are used to extend the boating season - marina ice may be thin)
- East Canyon
- Escalante Petrified Forest - Wide Hollow Reservoir
- Hyrum
- Jordanelle
- Millsite
- Otter Creek
- Palisade
- Piute
- Red Fleet
- Rockport
- Scofield
- Starvation
- Steinaker
- Yuba