Canoeing - Causey Reservoir, Huntsville 8/17/24

A beautiful reservoir with lots of channels to explore.

Sample Itinerary -

Put in -8:30 am (BE THERE AROUND 8-9 am. If you will be going on a weekend - it gets crazy busy)

Arrive and prep at put in - 8:30 am - 9:00 am

Canoe - 9 am -1130 am

Directions - Put in/take out - south side, Causey Reservoir, Huntsville (Parking is CRAZY here. If you get there early, the easiest location is the south side. Park along the east side of the road. Can be tricky to turn around with a trailer. If you come later, there is a west side parking lot that is bigger. Access the reservoir to the east down the rocky side of the dam. There is also a north side put in near Camp Kiesel)

Activity -

Canoe Causey Reservoir - beautiful reservoir with three branches to explore. Nestled up at the top of the South Fork of the Ogden River, Causey Reservoir is a fascinating, cozy paddle for anyone looking for a nice day trip. The reservoir at 5,700-foot elevation with a smooth 140-acre area was formed by the creation of a dam. Much of the water comes from snowmelt that makes it a cool escape during hot summers. However, its most beautiful feature is its towering cliffs. Paddling down the walls of the canyons that climb to more than 100 feet allow a moment in quiet serenity IF you come in the morning or on a weekday. (There is cliff jumping at the first junction of the south and north branches on the south facing side.)

Additionally, there are places to stop and hike. No powerboats are allowed. Winds pick up in the afternoon because it is at the end of a canyon. In early Spring the put-in is a simple park and paddle. However, as summer drains the reservoir, a steep portage down a gravel-covered shore is required. Parking exists by the dam and near the Boy Scout camp. Paddling.com Trip Report

Bathrooms - at the south side and west side parkinglots

Cell Reception - NONE once you get to the reservoir

Dogs - yes

Gear - Thin T-shirt, thin long-sleeve shirt, fleece, rain jacket, shorts or hiking pants, running shoes or sandals, swimming suit, 2 L water bottles, snacks, small backpack/drybag, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, first aid kit. (Canoe, paddles, life jackets are provided)

Rent - BYU Outdoor - $25 canoe/day

UVU Outdoor Adventure Center - $30 canoe/day

Poyntbreak Rentals, Eagle Mt - $180 for 8 canoes and a trailer/day