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Utah Boating Program Moves to Division of Outdoor Recreation

By Utah News · June 30, 2026 · 1 min read
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The Utah Boating Program has transitioned from the Utah Division of State Parks to the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation. This change means updated program information can now be found at recreation.utah.gov.

Key takeaways

  • The Utah Boating Program has moved from the Division of State Parks to the Division of Outdoor Recreation.
  • Updated boating program information is available at recreation.utah.gov.
  • Twenty-six Utah state parks provide boating access and opportunities.
  • Users are encouraged to follow safety laws and share water trails responsibly.

The Utah Boating Program is no longer a part of the Utah Division of State Parks. The program will now be managed within the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation.

For updated information regarding the boating program, officials directed users to visit recreation.utah.gov.

The Utah Division of State Parks page will now focus on promoting boating activities within Utah State Parks.

Utah offers boating access and opportunities at 26 state parks. Examples of available activities include making waves at Bear Lake State Park or paddle boarding among the red rocks at Red Fleet State Park.

As part of the growth of boating sports, users are reminded to act responsibly by learning and obeying boating safety laws and rules, as well as sharing water trails with fellow user groups.

Boaters can also check conditions for Utah boat ramps through official channels.

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