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 | |
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IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
 Sunrise at Yuba State Park, July 2008 | |
  Location of Yuba State Park in Utah | |
| Location | Utah, United States |
| Coordinates | 39°22′44″N 112°1′39″W |
| Area | 15,940 acres (64.5 km2)[1] |
| Elevation | 5,100 ft (1,600 m)[2] |
| Established | February 15, 1964[1] |
| Visitors | 140965 (in 2011)[3] |
| Operator | Utah 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.
- "Yuba State Park Resource Management Plan" (PDF). Utah State Parks. May 2009. Retrieved 2011-02-12.
- "Utah State Park 2011 Visitation" (PDF). Utah State Parks Planning. Retrieved 28 May 2012.