Causey Reservoir is a gorgeous alpine lake nestled in the canyon east of Huntsville beyond Pineview Reservoir in Weber County, Utah.

Recreation

It’s perfect for kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding.

It also allows motors if you have a wakeless speed.

It’s such a beautiful place!

In June the wildflowers on the hillside are gorgeous!

Fishing

Causey is a popular fishing spot, especially for Kokanee Salmon. Cutthroat, tiger, splake, and rainbow trout are also found in Causey Reservoir.

Salmon Run

In the fall (August-October) the salmon turn red and spawn up the river! Here is a link for more on the Salmon Run at Causey.

Cliff Jumping

There are also multiple opportunities for cliff jumping, up to 65 feet up! That would terrify me; it scared me to even watch others make the higher jumps. My kids love jumping from the lower cliffs.

Wildlife

Causey is also a great spot for bird watching. Here is a Bald Eagle.

Here is an osprey and turkey vultures.

Here are some Common Merganser Ducks, including babies.

Here is a butterfly and herring gull.

Causey Reservoir is just so beautiful. The canyon walls are steep and lush and the water looks vibrant blue or turquoise green depending on the sunlight.

Causey Dam

Causey was created by putting a dam on the south fork of the Ogden River.

Causey is very popular and there isn’t really enough parking so be prepared to get there early, especially on weekends. Otherwise you might have to park on the side of the road and haul yourthings far to get them to the water. Do you see all the cars in the picture below?

There are multiple parking lots, but our favorite is near the Skull Crack Trailhead on the south end. Do you see all of the cars parked along the road in the photo above and second image below? If you are lucky enough to get a close spot you get this short, flat walk to the water.

Here are more just because Causey Reservoir is so pretty!

Causey Reservoir does drop a lot later in the year. It’s a deep lake, so there is water year round, but you can see the difference in July and then September. The water went from along the tree line (picture above), to much below.

Hiking

The Skull Crack Trailhead is such a beautiful trail and in the fall it’s a great way to see the salmon.

Stats:
Permits needed – None
Pets allowed – Yes

Skull Crack Trailhead

Salmon Run at Causey Reservoir

Weber County Trails

Pineview Reservoir

Icebox Canyon Loop

Wheeler Creek Trail