Best Water Activities Near American Fork and Utah County

Best Water Activities Near American Fork and Utah County

American Fork sits in a handy spot for summer water days, but the choices are not interchangeable. A Provo River float means cold, moving water and a transportation plan. Deer Creek is better for paddling or a mixed beach-and-boat day. Utah Lake gives you closer...
How Deer Creek Reservoir Releases Affect Provo River Tubing

How Deer Creek Reservoir Releases Affect Provo River Tubing

The lower Provo River can feel different from one week to the next even when the weather looks nearly identical. One reason sits upstream: water released from Deer Creek Reservoir becomes the river below the dam. That makes the release number worth checking. It does...
Why the Provo River Stays So Cold in Summer

Why the Provo River Stays So Cold in Summer

Quick answer: The lower Provo River is fed by releases from Deer Creek Reservoir. In summer, a reservoir can hold warm water near the surface while deeper water stays cooler. Water released through the dam then enters a shaded, moving canyon river, so a hot afternoon...