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Type: Reservoir
Filed Under: Camping, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Paddling, Skiing

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Flows of Ashley Creek are regulated by Steinaker Dam, Central Utah Project, Vernal Unit, constructed offstream in Steinaker Draw about 3.5 miles north of Vernal, Utah.Recreation management at Steinaker Reservoir is performed by the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation. The park headquarters can be reached at (435) 789-4432 or by e mail at stsp@nrdomain.nrdpr.state.ut.us. Situated north of Vernal, at 5,520-foot elevation in an open setting, with shade trees on the shoreline and an 800-acre surface area. The recreation season is April through October with high use. Available fish species include rainbow trout and largemouth bass. Reservations accepted for certain campsites. Fees charged. Steinaker Reservoir U.S. Geological Service map covers the area.

Directions

All-weather access. From Vernal, Utah, 7 miles north on U.S. 191.

References and External Links

Posted by: recreation2 and last modified on Jul 05, 2007 by thoos

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