Hours & Fees
Jordanelle State Park is open for day use from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day of the year, and the park never locks its gates. From May through October, day-use entry costs $20 per vehicle at Hailstone, Rock Cliff or Ross Creek, or $10 for seniors 65 and older. From November through April it drops to $10 per vehicle ($5 for seniors). Walk-ins pay $5 per person in summer and $3 in winter. You can buy a day pass online before you go.
Hours & Fees at a Glance
Hours
- Day-use: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., all year.
- Ross Creek day-use gate: opens at 6 a.m. and closes at 11 p.m.
- Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. in the campgrounds.
- Park office: hours change in winter. Hailstone office phone 435-649-9540.
- Campgrounds: May 1 to October 31 (Camping). Cottages stay open all year (Cabins & Cottages).
Utah State Parks says the park never closes its gates, though day-use ends at 10 p.m. Campers with a reservation can still get in later: the Hailstone campground gates aren't locked, and the Rock Cliff campground gate closes at 10 p.m. and opens with a code printed on your ReserveAmerica confirmation.
2026 Day-Use Fees
Peak season, May to October (per vehicle, per day):
- Hailstone, Rock Cliff or Ross Creek: $20, or $10 for seniors 65+
- Crandall Point: $15, or $10 for seniors
- Pedestrians, walk-ins and shuttle or bus riders: $5 per person
Off-season, November to April (per vehicle, per day):
- Hailstone, Rock Cliff or Ross Creek: $10, or $5 for seniors 65+
- Crandall Point: $10, or $5 for seniors
- Pedestrians, walk-ins and shuttle or bus riders: $3 per person
Utah State Parks sells day passes online through its Parks Pass site, linked from the park page as "Day Pass".
Cabanas and Pavilions
- Day-use cabana, Hailstone: $50, which covers entry for one vehicle. Everyone else in your group pays the entrance fee.
- Beach, Cove or Sand Pavilion, Hailstone: $250, which covers entry for five vehicles; extra cars pay day-use and access isn't guaranteed. Up to 75 people.
- Cabanas and pavilions are closed from November to April.
Details on each pavilion are on the Swimming & Beach and Hailstone pages.
Camping and Lodging Fees
Camping runs $35 to $50 a night, plus an $8 reservation fee; cabins are $150 and cottages $200 a night. The full table, with group and boat-camping rates, is on the Camping page.
What Closes in Winter
The Marina Store closes for the winter. Docks, fish cleaning stations, campgrounds and restrooms are shut down gradually as temperatures drop. The main and personal watercraft ramps at Hailstone are plowed until the reservoir ices over, and the day-use roads are plowed all winter (Plan Your Visit).
Hours & Fees FAQ
How much does it cost to get into Jordanelle State Park?
From May through October, $20 per vehicle per day at Hailstone, Rock Cliff or Ross Creek, or $10 for seniors 65+. From November through April it's $10 per vehicle, or $5 for seniors. Walk-ins pay $5 per person in summer and $3 in winter.
What are Jordanelle State Park's hours?
Day-use is 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., year-round. The Ross Creek day-use gate is open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Quiet hours in the campgrounds are 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Is Jordanelle cheaper for seniors?
Yes. Visitors 65 and older pay $10 per vehicle from May to October and $5 from November to April at Hailstone, Rock Cliff and Ross Creek.
Is Jordanelle State Park open in winter?
Yes. Day-use stays open all year and the fee drops to $10 per vehicle from November to April. Campgrounds close October 31, but cottages can be booked year-round.
Does a cabana reservation include the entrance fee?
For one vehicle only. A $50 cabana covers one car; a $250 pavilion covers five. Everyone else pays the day-use fee.