Quail Creek
- Typical depth
- 1-120 ft
- Elevation
- 3,300 ft
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
- Dogs
- Allowed
It typically runs 1 to 120 ft deep. Entry fee: Day-use: UT $20/vehicle, senior 65+ $10, out-of-state $25, walk-in $5. Quail Creek is a lake cove in Washington County, Utah.
Closures and warnings
Park algae conditions: Check First for harmful algae mats. As of September 28, 2026.
Before you swim
| Swimming allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Lake cove |
| Typical depth | 1-120 ft |
| Entry | Walk in |
| Water clarity | Park: some of the warmest waters in the state; maximum depth can reach 120 feet. |
Access
| Road | Paved |
|---|---|
| Parking | Day-use parking at Quail Creek State Park, 2498 S 5300 W, Hurricane. DWR Field Office / South Overlook parking also enforces day-use fee. |
| Fee | Day-use: UT $20/vehicle, senior 65+ $10, out-of-state $25, walk-in $5. Night fishing 9 p.m.-7 a.m. $15. |
| Hours | Year-round, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Elevation | 3,300 ft |
| Managed by | Utah Division of State Parks (Quail Creek State Park) |
| Showers | Yes |
|---|---|
| Drinking water | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Picnic sites | Yes |
| Note | Beach access, boat launch, picnic and pavilion sites, shade shelters, dump station; showers running per park camping notes. |
- Quail Creek boat launch boat launch : Boat launch listed among park amenities; AIS decontamination requirements apply as at other southern Utah parks.
Rules
| Dogs | Allowed |
|---|---|
| Camping | Allowed |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Quail Creek open?
Park algae conditions: Check First for harmful algae mats. As of September 28, 2026. Hours: Year-round, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
How deep is Quail Creek?
Quail Creek typically runs 1 to 120 ft deep.
Can you swim at Quail Creek?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Quail Creek. Park algae conditions: Check First for harmful algae mats. As of September 28, 2026.
How do you get to Quail Creek?
The road in is paved. Parking: Day-use parking at Quail Creek State Park, 2498 S 5300 W, Hurricane. DWR Field Office / South Overlook parking also enforces day-use fee.
Do you need a reservation for Quail Creek?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Quail Creek?
The fee is Day-use: UT $20/vehicle, senior 65+ $10, out-of-state $25, walk-in $5. Night fishing 9 p.m.-7 a.m. $15.
What facilities are at Quail Creek?
Showers, drinking water, shade structures, picnic sites, and a boat launch. Beach access, boat launch, picnic and pavilion sites, shade shelters, dump station; showers running per park camping notes.
Nearby
Camping nearby
Public land
Quail Creek is inside Quail Creek State Park .
Just outside: Red Cliffs National Conservation Area (0.4 mi) .
Sources
2
- https://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/quail-creek/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / waterbodyName / elevationFt / access.hours / access.amenities / rules.dogs / rules.camping / swimmerNotes / healthNote, swimmerNotes.typicalDepthFt / swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed, access.boatLaunches, access.roadSurface, swimmerNotes.waterType / swimmerNotes.entryType)
- https://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/quail-creek/park-fees/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.fee / access.parking)
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