Hailstone Recreation Area
Hailstone is the main area of Jordanelle State Park, just off US-40 at the Mayflower exit. It has the park's eight-lane main boat ramp, a separate ramp for jet skis and paddle craft, the marina with boat rentals and a store, the public beach with 38 reservable cabanas, and most of the park's campsites. Day-use is $20 per vehicle from May through October. If you're coming for the beach, a boat or a campsite, this is the entrance you want.
Hailstone at a Glance
On the Water
- Main ramp: eight lanes, courtesy docks, flush restrooms, a convenience store and pro shop, rentals, mooring buoys, dry and indoor storage, ethanol-free fuel on the water, and a pump-out station.
- Personal watercraft ramp: a smaller ramp for jet skis and for launching sailboats, kayaks and paddleboards, with a courtesy dock from May through October.
- Hailstone Marina: an 80-slip lease dock, eight of them transient slips you can reserve for up to 14 days at $40 a night.
- Jordanelle Rentals and Marina: the park's official concessionaire, renting fishing boats, pontoons, ski boats, jet skis, kayaks and paddleboards (Boat Rentals).
The courtesy docks have a 15-minute limit for loading and unloading, and swimming inside the marina is not allowed (Boating & Marina).
The Beach and Day-Use Area
Hailstone has the park's public beach. Around it are 38 day-use cabanas, each with a covered picnic table, a pedestal grill and one reserved parking spot, for $50 a day. Three group pavilions (Sand, Beach and Cove) hold up to 75 people for $250, and a playground sits between the Beach House and the Beach Pavilion. The Sand Pavilion is right on the beach next to the volleyball court. Paddleboard storage lockers, $40 a month from May to October, are also by the Sand Pavilion (Swimming & Beach).
Camping at Hailstone
Hailstone's campgrounds sit on the hillside and along the shoreline above the reservoir. The 103 RV sites have water and 30-amp power, fire pits with grills, and restrooms with hot showers; Murdock Camp Services has a laundry, and there's a dump station on the west side. The McHenry loops are for tents only. The park's five cabins and three cottages are here too (Camping, Cabins & Cottages).
Event Centers
- Hailstone Event Center: a venue for weddings, retreats and meetings, for up to 220 guests indoors or 500 indoor/outdoor. $4,000 for a Friday-to-Sunday booking.
- Lake View Center: a smaller indoor/outdoor room by the personal watercraft ramp, up to 50 people, available October through April for $1,000 a day or $500 for half a day.
Crandall Point and the Perimeter Trail
Crandall Point, near Hailstone, is a separate day-use spot ($15 per vehicle in summer) and the western start of the Perimeter Trail, which runs past Ross Creek to Rock Cliff. The boat ramp area at Hailstone is also a trailhead for the Perimeter Trail (Hiking).
Getting Here
From Salt Lake City, take I-80 east to US-40 and head south to the Mayflower exit, exit 8, about 35 miles (Parking & Directions). The Hailstone office line is 435-649-9540.
Hailstone Recreation Area FAQ
What is Hailstone at Jordanelle?
The main recreation area of Jordanelle State Park, off US-40 at the Mayflower exit. It has the marina, the eight-lane boat ramp, the public beach and cabanas, and most of the campsites.
Does Hailstone have a beach?
Yes. The public beach is in the Hailstone day-use area, with 38 reservable cabanas, three group pavilions and a playground nearby.
How much does it cost to get into Hailstone?
$20 per vehicle from May through October ($10 for seniors 65+), and $10 per vehicle from November through April.
Can you rent a boat at Hailstone?
Yes. Jordanelle Rentals and Marina, the park's concessionaire at Hailstone, rents fishing boats, pontoons, ski boats, jet skis, kayaks and paddleboards. Call 435-615-7397.