Picnic at Jordanelle State Park

Itinerary tips

• 1Secure a spot at the Hailstone Recreation Area for the best access to paved picnic pavilions and full restroom facilities.
• 2Pack a high-SPF sunscreen and a weighted picnic blanket, as lakeside breezes can be strong and high-altitude sun is intense.
• 3Avoid the long weekend entry lines by purchasing your Utah State Parks vehicle day-pass online beforehand.
• 4Plan for at least 3-4 hours to combine your meal with a walk along the Perimeter Trail or a visit to the swim beach.
• 5Arrive before 10:00 AM on summer Saturdays to claim a prime shoreline table before the park reaches vehicle capacity.
• 6Bring binoculars to spot osprey nesting on the platforms near the Rock Cliff arm of the reservoir.