Deer Creek State Park offers multiple paved boat launch ramps and two marinas for water access, with convenient amenities including fish cleaning stations, boat rentals, and a restaurant at the Island Resort area.

The park features three campgrounds (Fox Den, Chokecherry, and Great Horned Owl) with varying hookup options, though reservations are required May through mid-October.

Day-use areas and group pavilions are available along the 18-mile shoreline, accessible directly from US Route 189, making it easily reachable within 30 minutes of Provo and one hour from Salt Lake City.