State park

Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation

Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation is a state park in Duchesne County, Utah. 80 campsites cost Developed $20-$40/night; primitive $15-$25/vehicle; cabins $85-$100/night. Day use costs $10 day-use per vehicle; $15 peak weekends/holidays Memorial Day-Labor Day. Hours: Summer 6 a.m.-10 p.m.; Winter 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation
Photo: Staplegunther ( talk )David Jolley, CC BY-SA 3.0

Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation map

Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

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Common questions

Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation has 80 developed campsites in 6 campgrounds. Camping costs Developed $20-$40/night; primitive $15-$25/vehicle; cabins $85-$100/night. Mountain View, Beach, Indian Bay reservable 120 days ahead; walk-in Oct 1-May 15 except cabins; group sites May 15-Oct 1 up to 1 year ahead (as of September 29, 2026). A group area holds up to 75.
Entry to Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation costs $10 day-use per vehicle; $15 peak weekends/holidays Memorial Day-Labor Day. Hours: Summer 6 a.m.-10 p.m.; Winter 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Yes, Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation has electric hookups.
Drinking water available. Electric hookups available. RV dump station on site. Showers available. Flush and vault toilets, depending on the area.
Yes, Starvation Reservoir is open to swimming at Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation.
Yes, Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation has cabins available.

Before you go

  • Drinking water available
  • Electric hookups available
  • RV dump station on site
  • Showers available
  • Flush and vault toilets, depending on the area

Camping at Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation

Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation has 80 developed campsites in 6 campgrounds. Camping costs Developed $20-$40/night; primitive $15-$25/vehicle; cabins $85-$100/night. Mountain View, Beach, Indian Bay reservable 120 days ahead; walk-in Oct 1-May 15 except cabins; group sites May 15-Oct 1 up to 1 year ahead (as of September 29, 2026). A group area holds up to 75.

What to see

  • Feature 3D archery course 30 lifelike targets; first course in the Utah state park system
  • Feature Disc golf and slacklines Park lists disc golf and slackline play among day-use amenities
  • Feature Starvation Reservoir coves Remote beaches and numerous coves across ~3,500 park acres

Swimming

  • Starvation Reservoir

Fishing and water

Fishing inside the park boundary: Starvation Reservoir fishing , with the stocking record and species on fishypedia.com.

Public lands next to Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation

Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.