

Best for intermediate divers, shore entry, mild current.
Windsurfer Beach at the Pineview Trailhead offers a unique freshwater snorkelling experience within a designated wakeless zone near the dam. The site is characterised by a muck-based, moon crater silt bottom and submerged brush. Divers and snorkellers should note the intermediate skill level required for this shore entry, where currents are typically mild. Parking is available at the trailhead for convenient access to the water. As a freshwater environment, the site provides a distinct topography for exploration, though visitors should be prepared for the silty conditions typical of this reservoir location.
41.26860, -111.82220
The site is fully closed through 2026 for construction.
Located about eight miles east of Ogden at 5,000 feet elevation. Accessed via Utah Highway 39 through Ogden Canyon or Highway I-84 to the Mountain Green exit then Utah Highway 167 Trappers Loop.
Recorded at this site
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
No, this site is rated for intermediate skill levels.
Yes, Windsurfer Beach is a designated snorkel site with a rating of 3 out of 5.
Access is via a shore entry point located at the Pineview Trailhead, where parking is available.
The site is a designated wakeless zone with mild currents, though conditions can vary.
The best months to visit Windsurfer Beach (Pineview Trailhead) in Ogden are May, June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.