BOATING IN UTAH

Utah has some of the most beautiful waterways in the nation, including the Colorado River, Lake Powell, Bear Lake, and the Great Salt Lake.

With an ever-increasing demand on Utah’s limited number of rivers, lakes, and reservoirs, boaters must use their water recreation resources wisely. Boat owners and operators have the responsibility to advocate for and practice safe and ethical use of our waterways, including properly registering boats, learning and obeying boating safety laws and rules, and sharing waterways with other boaters, swimmers, and anglers.

Utah’s Boating Program educates boat operators about the laws and rules established to provide public safety and protect our natural resources. These efforts are funded by boat registration fees, state taxes on fuel used in motorboats, and federal boating safety grants. This brochure outlines the basic responsibilities of Utah boaters. For a complete copy of Utah’s boating laws, contact the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation’s Boating Program.