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There are actually two reservoirs in the Bull Valley Mountains ten miles southwest of the town of Enterprise. The main one is
Upper Enterprise Reservoir and is about 250 acres with an average depth of about 50 feet while Lower Enterprise Reservoir is 79
acres. Many come here to the reservoir to camp, fish, hike, and boat. The Honeycomb Campground is situated between both lakes and
has 21 campsites and flush toilets. There is a boat ramp on Upper Enterprise Reservoir and several fishing areas around both
reservoirs. Fishermen will find rainbow trout and smallmouth bass here. Fees are charged.
Gunlock Reservoir was created in the late 1960s in order to help control flood and irrigation water from
the Santa Clara River and is part of Gunlock State Park. It is two miles long and half a mile wide with the deepest point of
115 feet. Activities like swimming, power boating, and fishing are enjoyed by many people here. The Utah Division of Wildlife
Resources constantly stocks the reservoir with largemouth bass, black crappie, threadfin shad, and channel catfish. Camping is
also allowed, but there are not many amenities. It is located just south of the town of Gunlock.
At an elevation of 8,118 feet, Kolob Reservoir is very scenic with the surrounding mountains and aspen forest. Since it is at
such a high location, it does get snow and ice during the winter, but this adds to the beauty of the area. During the summer
many people come to enjoy boating, picnicking, and fishing while the water is too cold for most swimmers and water-skiers.
Fishermen will find brook trout, cutthroat trout, and rainbow trout in the lake. Snowmobiling and cross country skiing are
also popular during the winter. Some of the road leading to it is unpaved, and this makes getting to it difficult during the
winter. It is about 20 miles north of the town of Virgin.
Pine Valley Reservoir is a beautiful place for fishermen to fish brook trout and rainbow trout. The
reservoir is near the Pine Valley Recreation Complex which has over 150 campsites with picnic and restroom facilities. This
area is greener than most other parts of southwestern Utah with pine and pinion trees, and many come to enjoy camping and
hiking here. It is west of the town of Central.
With such a short life, Quail Creek Reservoir already has a troubled past. About four
years after the dam was completed, it broke on New Year's Day in 1989 and flooded homes in Bloomington down the Virgin River
from the reservoir. Repairs to the dam were not completed until 1991.
This 40,000 acre reservoir, in Quail Creek State Park, is fed by Quail Creek and the Virgin River. The
state park has 23 camping sites with modern amenities including flush toilets, drinking water, and nice picnic areas with
pavilions. People come here to swim, boat, and fish. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout, bluegill, channel catfish,
crayfish, and largemouth bass. In fact, many people consider the largemouth bass hatchery here is the best in Utah. It is
located 14 miles north of St. George off of Interstate 15.
The Sand Hollow and Sand Mountain area has long been a recreational
 haven attracting people who
ride 4-wheelers and mountain bikes. However, since April 2003 when the state park officially opened, people have come to boat
and swim in the newly created reservoir. People also come to fish its sizeable populations of bass and bluegill. It now is an
oasis in the beautiful red desert landscape surrounding it. It is located about 15 miles east of St. George.
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