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User input for Ivins Reservoir, Washington County, Utah:
Dominik:
As of June, 2007, the water level has dropped significantly due to irrigation, evaporation, and insufficient rainfall.
Toni Leong:
Just north of Kayenta Parkway off Old Highway 91, Ivins Reservoir is a picturesque site adjacent to the Ivins Kayenta subdivision. Its water comprises one-tenth of a mile of Ivins' 10.3 square miles. and the good news is the drought is over; the waters have returned!
Ivins Reservoir is framed by a magnificent backdrop of red sandstone cliffs that reflect on the water. Bordered on the north by the Shivwitz reservation, a sign designates Paiute property.
Desert home for an harmonious winged assortment of ducks, Coots, Mallards, and a lone Blue Heron, once, we even saw seen a gaggle of Seagulls that had flown in by way of the gulf stream. That was an amazing sight, for Ivins is several hundred miles from the Pacific or Salt Lake City.
Some Kayenta retirees, whom I've met on early morning strolls, have kindly shared their friendship and some interesting birding tidbits.
Situated on the northeast fringe of the Mojave Desert, during hot summer months you can trek amid cool vegetation and tall trees at the lake's east perimeter. In this area you may find an interesting array of birds perched on branches overhead. Voices really carry over the water there, so if you don't want conversations broadcasted, be sure to keep your voice low even when trekking in the heavy brush.
On the western side, there is a rudimentary launching dock where you can strap on a life jacket and paddle out onto the lake, if you wish to bring a non-motorized water vessel. Also, there is a pier to cast a fishing line when the water is stocked with Bass.
There's a saying in southern Utah that if you don't like the weather just wait a few minutes and it'll change. At Ivins Reservoir, the summer sun rises over the water with blinding intensity and sets with tranquility in the east. One moment you're looking up a clear blue sky, the next, you're staring at cloud formations. The sun and clouds often work in dramatic concert, casting shadows on nearby cliffs. On rare days a Winter snow may powder these auburn-colored cliffs for a fleeting day or two.
An important note: Ivins Reservoir is not state-sponsored. Restrooms and trash cans aren't available. For the sake of everyone's enjoyment, please bring trash bags and remove your waste so that others may enjoy its natural scenic beauty too.
Hope you'll come soon for a visit!
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Many people like to go to Ivins Reservoir. In the event that you don’t have a problem getting drenched, you can always go whitewater paddling on Virgin River, and you need to take a look at Santa Clara Bench while you're here. While you're here at Ivins Reservoir, you could also explore stunning Ivins Bench Reservoir, and the Summit Trail is a great hiking trail nearby.
Lots of folks from St. George come to Ivins Reservoir, and if you need a location to stay
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| | Red Mountain Resort & Spa is a tremendous choice. This lake is so wonderful. Ivins Reservoir is perfect enough to spend more than a day at, Snow Canyon State Park is a perfect local campground, also Ivins Bench Dam is worth visiting while you're here. You'll wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the entertaining stuff at Ivins Reservoir. For you golfers we recommend nearby Sunbrook Golf Club; nearby you find the Goat Spring Trail which is a magnificent hiking | |
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Ivins Reservoir is pretty dehydrated commonly; the wettest month of the year is usually March, that's the one that rains the most; the driest month of the year is June. This lake is so wonderful. A great spot to camp here
at Ivins Reservoir is Gunlock Campground, and if the weather is glorious, you can go for a hike along the South Boundary Trail. If you're here, you might as well have a look at Dry Wash, and dry warm beds await you at RED MOUNTAIN
RESORT AND SPA.
High temperatures at Ivins Reservoir during the warm months are in the 90's, and through the night it cools down to the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's with temperatures at Ivins Reservoir dipping down into the 10's throughout winter nights.
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Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.17889
Longitude: -113.7122
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Virgin River, Washington CountyCounty, 13 miles away
Class I-V(V+) - 49 miles long (Virgin to Littlefield) |
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4 miles away
