Ogden Valley Water Sports & Fishing

CLOSURE ALERT: The Port Ramp and Pineview Trail (Windsurfer Beach) are closed for construction through 2026. No public access will be allowed at any time during construction. 

Pelican/Quist Beach is currently open, offering an alternative for visitors. Vault restrooms are available at two locations: North Arm Trailhead and Pelican/Quist Beach. Cemetery Point, Anderson Cove, and Middle Inlet are also open to the public, though standard fees apply at these sites.

The U.S. Forest Service manages Pineview Reservoir, which offers boating, fishing, and beaches in summer and ice fishing in winter. There are also several trailheads nearby. 

• Access to Pineview's developed recreation areas (Port Ramp Marina, Middle Inlet, Cemetery Point, and Anderson Cove) requires a day-use fee or season pass during the summer. 
• Free access for those without motorized boats is available at Windsurfer Beach, North Arm, and Spring Creek.

Expect traffic as conditions become suitable for boating. Always check signage, as roadside parking is strictly regulated; the sheriff's office patrols the area and issues tickets. There is not enough turnaround space for larger boats if parking areas fill.

Causey Reservoir, also managed by the U.S. Forest Service, is 10 miles east of Huntsville off SR-39. Motorized boats are not allowed, but Causey is a popular destination for kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up paddleboarding.

Fees will be implemented at Causey Reservoir Picnic Area, Skull Crack Trailhead, and Wheatgrass Trailhead beginning June 2026 when improvement projects are complete. The work includes two new parking lots to address issues with parking often exceeding capacity on weekends.