About Huntington State Park
Cinnamon-colored buttes frame this quiet desert oasis centered around Huntington Reservoir, a warm-water lake completed in 1966 as part of an Emery County irrigation and recreation project. The park is popular for fishing—especially for largemouth bass and bluegill—as well as waterskiing and crawdad catching, and attracts migratory waterfowl. All vehicle tires must remain on pavement; OHVs must stay trailered and cannot be unloaded or ridden within the park. Boat decontaminations are available by appointment only.
The reservoir and surrounding area are named for the three Huntington brothers—Oliver, William, and Dimick—who first explored the region in 1855. Dimick served as an interpreter for local Native Americans, William as a scout and explorer, and Oliver as an official recorder for the Elk Mountain Mission. The town of Huntington was founded in 1877, and the site opened as a state park in 1966. The park sits at an elevation of 5,840 feet.