First Dam – Logan Utah

ByElizabeth

First Dam sits at the mouth of Logan Canyon in northern Utah. This dam started out as a way for the settlers to have water for their crops and has turned into a beautiful recreation spot. It is also the location for the popular local activity called the Polar Plunge. First Dam is easy to get to, making it a popular spot that can get crowded. Canyon Entrance Park is located along the banks of the Logan River at First Dam and adds to the available activities to do in the area.

First Dam

Logan Canyon, Utah

Logan Canyon is a picturesque canyon in northern Utah located between Logan and Garden City. It is a long canyon with stunning views, tall trees, towering cliffs, the beautiful Logan River, and natural caves. Farther up the canyon is cooler in the summer, but if you want to cool down in the summer, the water at First Dam is nice and cold.

Getting There

Cost of Visiting First Dam Logan Utah

Free! It does not cost anything to visit First Dam.

Parking at First Dam Logan

There is a paved parking lot at Canyon Entrance Park. First Dam is a popular area, so the parking lot can fill up fast. There is also dirt parking along the side of the road.

First Dam Parking

Things to do at First Dam Logan Utah

Fishing

The clean cool water from the river provides the perfect place for fish to live. There are multiple docks to fish from, as well as a bridge. The Logan River is stocked with Rainbow Trout, but there are also other fish that you might catch.

Fishing First Dam

Paddleboarding and Kayaking

First Dam is the perfect place to paddle around and enjoy the water. The water is cold, but that is perfect for a hot summer day. When we visited, there was a group of Utah State University students trying to break the record for the number of people on one paddle board. It was pretty funny to watch.

Kayaking First Dam

Bridge Jumping/ Polar Plunge

On the east side of Canyon Entrance Park is a bridge over the Logan River. On the west side of the bridge it deep enough to jump off. This is a fun activity to cool down in the summer. Those brave (or crazy) enough to do it in the winter call it the Polar Plunge, and it is a popular activity for the students at near-by Utah State University.

Polar Plunge First Dam Logan

Play in the Water

First Dam is the perfect place to cool down in the summer. The brisk water from the Logan River enters on the east side. The water is chilly and the kids didn’t last long in the water, but they enjoyed it.

First Dam River

Check out the Dam

There is a path that runs along the side of Canyon Road that goes down to the actual dam. You can’t go out on the dam, but it kind of fun to see the water spilling over the edge.

Dam at First Dam

Canyon Entrance Park

Canyon Entrance Park is the perfect place to relax after enjoying time out on the water at First Dam. There are a few pavilions with tables, nice green grass, and lots of shade perfect for a picnic or a nap. There are public bathrooms open during the summer.

1st Dam Park

What to Pack

Make sure to bring supplies for whatever recreational activities you plan to do for the day. We love to bring a frisbee or a ball to play with at the park. Fishing gear or a kayak/paddle board can also make for a fun day.

Is First Dam Logan Utah Worth Visiting?

Yes. First Dam is a fun place for a day trip to go fishing or play in the water in the summer. It can get crowded, especially if you happen to be there at the same time as an opening social for Utah State University.

First Dam Park

Recreate Responsibly

Please remember to recreate responsibly so that other people can enjoy it after you. Be respectful to the plants and animals you come in contact with. Take only pictures and leave only footprints.

1st Dam

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Elizabeth is the mother of the Tall Adventure Fam. She is the organizer of chaos and planner of all activities. She had cancer when she was 12 and takes 1000s of pictures of everything to help combat memory issues from chemotherapy. She decided she wanted to share their travel experience so other people can get out and enjoy the world around them, so she started this family travel blog in 2023.

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