Yuba State Park

Yuba State Park is a state park of Utah, USA, featuring the Yuba Reservoir on the Sevier River. The park is located approximately 25 miles (40 km) south of Nephi. Recreational opportunities include camping, boating, swimming, fishing, and nearby off highway vehicle riding.

Yuba State Park
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)
Sunrise at Yuba State Park, July 2008
Location of Yuba State Park in Utah
LocationUtah, United States
Coordinates39°22′44″N 112°1′39″W
Area15,940 acres (64.5 km2)[1]
Elevation5,100 ft (1,600 m)[2]
EstablishedFebruary 15, 1964[1]
Visitors140965 (in 2011)[3]
OperatorUtah State Parks

History

Yuba State Park got its name from the individuals who built the dam. Local farmers and ranchers had to build the dam themselves or risk losing their water rights. The men working on the structure called it the U.B. Dam. As they worked they sang a song that stated they were damned if they worked and damned if they didn't. The phonetic sound of the reservoir's name was eventually spelled Yuba.[2][1]


References

 This article incorporates public domain material from the website of the Division of Utah State Parks and Recreation.

  1. "Yuba State Park Resource Management Plan" (PDF). Utah State Parks. May 2009. Retrieved 2011-02-12.
  2. "Utah State Park 2011 Visitation" (PDF). Utah State Parks Planning. Retrieved 28 May 2012.
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