It lies at an elevation of 5,500 feet (1,700 m) in northeastern Utah, south of the Uinta Mountains.

Birds include golden eagles, hawks, bluebirds, vultures, owls, and osprey.

Year-round park facilities include a sand beach, boat launching ramp, restrooms, 31 RV campsites, two group-use pavilions, and sewage disposal, and fish cleaning stations.

[1] Nearby attractions include Dinosaur National Monument, Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, and Red Fleet and Utah Field House of Natural History state parks.

The reservoir is fed by Ashley Creek and is part of the CUP-Vernal Unit project.