Tibble Fork Reservoir is a 22-acre freshwater mountain lake located in American Fork Canyon, approximately 13 miles east of American Fork, Utah.

The reservoir sits on National Forest land at elevation, surrounded by pines and mountain views with Mount Timpanogos prominently framed by the canyon. **Access and Launch**: The reservoir features a large parking area with easy access to the water.

There is typically a pier available for launching, though it may not be installed every year. The beach area is primarily dirt with some sand near the dam area.

When water levels are high, the slope to the water is manageable, but becomes steeper as water levels drop. Kayak launches at the pier help stabilize watercraft for entry. **Regulations**: Motorized boats are not permitted on the reservoir.

Access requires a $10 day pass per vehicle or National Parks Pass. A Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Pass can be purchased online.

Paddlers should be aware that quagga mussel training certification and life jackets may be required, with enforcement reported at the location.

**Water Quality and Safety**: A 2023 health consultation concluded that recreational contact with sediment from swimming, paddleboarding, or kayaking poses no health risk, though visitors should rinse off afterward.

The reservoir has a history of heavy metal contamination in sediments from historic mining activities upstream, including the Yankee and Globe mines, though contamination levels are below health concern thresholds.

**Character**: The small reservoir offers calm waters ideal for family paddling. The location can become extremely crowded, particularly on weekends, making early morning or weekday visits preferable.

The reservoir provides excellent mountain scenery and is popular for fishing, with anglers frequently present along the shorelines. **Wildlife**: Common wildlife includes ducks, with occasional osprey and hawks.

Uintah ground squirrels emerge from holes along the hillside. **Season**: Best accessed May through October, with winter access available for specialized activities but requiring different preparations.