Looking for a new campground for you and your family to enjoy for the rest of the 2023 season and beyond? We’ve got just the place — in fact, we’ve got two!
Meridian Engineering has been hard at work with the state of Utah-DFCM, and the Department of Natural Resources to bring you more recreational opportunities, and we’re thrilled to announce that we’ve recently finished two of the four state-funded projects.
The DNR Northeast State Park campground and day-use projects for both Deer Creek and Rockport Reservoirs are now complete! Keep reading to learn about what these sites have to offer all of Utah’s nature lovers.
Rockport Reservoir
The first project to cross the finish line is the brand new day-use area at Rockport Reservoir’s Cedar Point. The project was completed last September by PRT Builders and recently celebrated the official ribbon cutting on July 6, 2023.
While this stunning reservoir already offers ample year-round recreational opportunities for fishing and camping, we’ve greatly added to its appeal and functionality with the following installments:
- 12 new scenic picnic sites
- 10 pavilions
- An access road
- Parking stalls, including ADA stalls
- Two new restrooms
Rockport Reservoir is located off SR-42 and is easily accessed by I-80 by turning right at the Wanship exit.
Deer Creek Reservoir
On July 12, 2023, we celebrated the opening of the new Fox Den campground at Deer Creek Reservoir. This outstanding development adds 31 new campsites to the area, each fully loaded with full hookups, new restrooms, and an upgrade to the overall water and sewer systems for campsites near the marina.
According to Deer Creek State Park Manager, Ranger Stephen Studebaker, the Fox Den increases the reservoir’s camping opportunities by a third.
Deer Creek Reservoir lies at the base of towering Mount Timpanogos in the southwest corner of Heber Valley. Its primary park activities are water-based, including boating and sailing, swimming, water skiing, windsurfing, and year-round fishing.
How We Did It
We didn’t accomplish this great feat alone! Meridian Engineering started by assembling a team of qualified state park-savvy consultants to bring these projects to reality; hats off to GSH Geotechnical, SPE Architects, MGB+A, Colvin Engineering, and WHW Engineering!
Meridian’s innovative contributions include coordination with existing utility agencies and stakeholders for utility impact analysis, UAS flights and conventional topography surveys, and civil site design phases for all four projects, including grading and drainage plans, stormwater retention plans, and construction administration.
The new developments at Deer Creek and Rockport Reservoirs will enhance recreational activities tremendously for years to come, while easing the growing local demand for campgrounds and day-use activities.
What’s Next?
Big things are underway at the northeast side of Jordanelle Reservoir! Meridian Engineering and our partners are currently working on an exciting expansion of the Ross Creek day-use area beach expansion. The project will provide an array of new installments, including the following features:
- 11 beach cabanas
- 12 traditional picnic cabanas
- trail access
- enhanced parking improvements
- new restrooms
- a new entry station
Ross Creek is expected to be fully opened for Labor Day 2023. In addition to this beach expansion, we’re also working on the Rock Cliff RV and van campground on the eastern end of Jordanelle, and are set to be ready in the fall of 2024. This campground will offer 24 RV sites, 18 van sites, 9 tent sites, and 3 new restrooms.
Head over to Rockport and Deer Creek Reservoirs to take advantage of the new recreational opportunities, and keep your eyes peeled for these exciting new projects from Meridian Engineering!