About this spot
Echo Reservoir sits along I-80 about six miles north of Coalville, formed by the 1931 Echo Dam. Cliff jumping happens off exposed red-rock outcrops on the reservoir's shore near the state park's day-use area and dam road, with drops reported up to roughly 50 feet. Park near the Echo Canyon rest area or the state park access road and walk down toward the shoreline; trails cut down from the highway shoulder in several spots. Utah state park officials say nothing bans jumping from the rocks, but warn the water is murky with an uneven rocky bottom, and a 2015 jump left a diver seriously injured. Water runs cold outside midsummer and levels shift with irrigation draws, so treat every jump as blind.
Safety first. Cliff jumping is inherently dangerous and can cause serious injury or death. Conditions — water depth, submerged hazards, and access — change constantly. CliffScout is community-sourced reference information, not a guarantee a spot is safe. Always assess the conditions yourself before jumping, and never jump where you're unsure. You assume all risk.
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