Slaterville Diversion Tailwaters -W 17th Street
Ogden, Utah, United States
Slaterville Diversion Tailwaters is a play spot located in the Ogden area of Utah, accessible via W 17th Street. The site sits at coordinates 41.23701, -112.00688 and offers paddlers an opportunity to work on skills in a controlled water environment created by the diversion structure.
This tailwater section benefits from the consistent flow dynamics typical of areas below water diversions. Such locations are valued by paddlers seeking to practice maneuvers in manageable conditions where water release patterns create predictable wave and current features. The play spot designation indicates the area is suitable for practicing tricks and techniques rather than distance paddling.
Access via W 17th Street provides convenient entry for local paddlers in the Ogden region. The facility offers paddlers a nearby option for skill development and practice sessions without requiring travel to more distant rivers or reservoirs.