Jordanelle State Park
Rockcliffe Nature Center
A community space for nature education, hands-on learning, and outdoor connection– brought back from abandonment by two volunteers who believed it deserved better.
The Revival Story
From Abandoned to Thriving
When Mason and Skye arrived at Jordanelle State Park in September 2025, the nature center had been closed for years. The building was full of dead insects and animal waste. The doors were locked. Most park visitors didn't even know it existed.
They cleaned it out by hand. Fixed what they could. Started showing up every weekend. And then they started inviting people.
The first event was small– a handful of curious families, some binoculars, and a beaver ecologist who knew the local habitat better than anyone. Word spread. The next event brought more people. Then more.
Within months, monthly events were drawing 50 or more attendees– homeschool families, park visitors, locals from Heber, Park City, Midway. People who had lived in the Wasatch Back for years and never once stopped at the nature center.
Zero budget. Zero staff. Just two volunteers and a belief that this space mattered.
The Space
What You'll Find
Eagle Nesting Site
Active bald eagle nest along the reservoir– visible from the nature center with spotting scopes.
Jordanelle Reservoir Access
Direct trail access to the reservoir and surrounding wetlands, beaver habitat, and bird watching areas.
Native Plant Areas
Utah native plants and medicinal herb species throughout the park for identification and education.
Indoor Gathering Space
Restored center space for workshops, presentations, and group activities– available year-round.
Wasatch Back Views
Stunning mountain views in all directions– one of the most scenic state park locations in Utah.
Easy Access
45 minutes from Salt Lake City, 20 minutes from Park City, 10 minutes from Heber City.
Plan Your Visit
Getting Here
📍 Location
Rockcliffe Nature Center
Jordanelle State Park
Wasatch Back, Utah
Near Heber City, approx. 20 min from Park City
🕐 Events
Events typically held on weekend mornings.
1–2 events per month.
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Want to Help?
The nature center runs entirely on volunteer effort. If you have expertise in ecology, nature education, herbalism, art, or just want to help set up for events– we'd love to have you involved.
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