Porcupine
Reservoir one of Cache Valley's hidden jewels
By Cody
Littlewood
October 20, 2008 | AVON -- A family destination hidden
in a picturesque setting, Porcupine Reservoir offers
everything that the weekend vacationer could desire.
Cliff areas ranging from 30 to 6 meters offer even the
most reluctant teenager a thrill, shallow waters offer
younger children hours of endless fun, all the while
the beautiful scenery and great fishing make mum and
dad enjoy the perfect weekend.
Camp sites are readily available below the reservoir
and the weather in early summer couldn't be better.
This treasure located in the corner of Cache Valley
remains one of the few unpopulated vacation destinations.
A better setting could not be created, but weekend warriors
rarely crowd the rocky beaches.
Countless hours are spent by college students and
teenagers alike testing their fears against the 30 meter
monster cliff that perches above the average 20 meter
water depth. It is a test of courage and stupidity at
times, but it keeps bringing back the estimated 25 dare
devils every week. The cliffs range in size with the
smallest at only 6 meters providing jumps for all ranges
of skill level. While the grumpy teenager on the family
vacation might find a haven in these cliffs, it is not
suggested that the mother watch. A proud moment for
a father is often a terrifying moment for a mother.
The younger children however will enjoy the nearly 7
kilometers of shoreline. Plenty of recreation opportunities
are available, from playing in the shallow waters to
mud wars. It is an open shoreline and very easy for
parents to keep an eye on the children.
The fishing opportunities are best from a small canoe
or row boat, but the shoreline also provides many a
catch for the father watching the kids. Several different
types of trout and other river fish are naturally plentiful
in the reservoir. It is very unlikely at this reservoir
for a fisherman to catch "trash" fish. The reservoir
is chemically treated to remove rough fish by eliminating
their food source. Splake trout and kokanee salmon have
a strong presence in the waters as well. Splake trout
are a cross between a brook and a lake trout. On top
of the abundant natural fish in the reservoir over 25,000
trout of different sorts are planted into the water
each year.
There are no restroom facilities at the beach or the
camp sites so come prepared to dispose of waste according
to Fish and Game laws. The best camping is done below
the reservoir, but there are no restrictions for camping
on the shoreline besides the uncomfortable rocky beach
that you will be sleeping on. The camp sites are located
not even a mile away from the beach which makes the
fishing before sunrise rather convenient.
For the family or for the college student looking
to get away from exams or summer classes this unknown
site is an oasis away from the over crowded beaches
of more popular lakes, and camp sites. Porcupine Reservoir
could possibly be Cache Valley's best body of water
to spend the early summer on.
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