Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area

Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area is one of Utah’s premier spots for birding and wildlife viewing, spread across the wetlands where Farmington meets the Great Salt Lake. An auto-tour dike road carries visitors out toward Goose Egg Island, and the adjacent George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Wildlife Education Center offers free exhibits and an accessible nature trail.

At a Glance

• Eccles Wildlife Education Center: 1157 S Waterfowl Way, Farmington, UT — 801-451-5536
• WMA info line: 801-451-7386
• Auto-tour dike: Open 8 a.m.–5 p.m., April through October
• Education Center hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. (free admission)
• Nature trail: 1.6-mile accessible loop, open daylight hours

What to See & Do

• Birding and wildlife photography — ducks, herons, egrets, and yellow-headed blackbirds in season
• Bald eagles are often visible in winter and early spring
• Drive or bike the dike out toward Goose Egg Island, with interpretive signs, benches, and valley views
• Free exhibits and programs at the Eccles Wildlife Education Center
• Walk the 1.6-mile nature trail loop (stroller- and wheelchair-friendly; leashed dogs welcome on the trail)

Access & Licenses

Under a Utah law effective May 7, 2025, anyone 18 or older must hold a valid Utah hunting, fishing, or combination license to enter Waterfowl Management Areas in Davis, Salt Lake, Utah, and Weber counties — this includes the Farmington Bay WMA itself. No license is required to visit the Eccles Wildlife Education Center or its nature trails. Always confirm current rules with Utah DWR before you go.

Hours, fees, dates, and schedules are set by Utah DWR and can change at any time. DavisCountyUtah.com is not affiliated with the city — please confirm current details on the official Utah DWR website before you go.

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