East Canyon State Park
East Canyon State Park is located in the mountains northeast of Salt Lake City. It is along the historic route where groups including Latter-day Saint pioneers and the Donner Party crossed the mountains. Today a beautiful reservoir is found in the mountain valley. It is a popular spot for boating, fishing, camping and picnicking.
Main Attractions
Boating and fishing close to the Wasatch Front
Nice campground at a scenic reservoir
Location
Located 12 miles south of the town of Morgan along SR 66
Approximately 28 miles northeast of Salt Lake City.
Contact Information
East Canyon State Park
5535 South Highway 66
Morgan, UT 84050-9694
(801) 829-6866
Seasons/Open Hours
Year-round 6 am to 10 pm
Holiday Closures: none
Entrance Fees
Day-use fee: $20
Activities
- Boating
- Fishing
- Ice fishing
- Camping
- Swimming
- Picnicking
- Hiking
- Biking
Camping
- Dixie Creek Campground: $35 (water, electric hookups) or $40 (full hookups)
- Yurts: $100 Fri, Sat, Sun- $70 Mon-Thurs ($200 security deposit required, heat is off from May 15 - Oct 15 )
- Big Rock Campground: $20 (primitive)
- Group campsite available
- Hammock Camping
Camping Reservations
800-322-3770 (toll-free from outside the Salt Lake City area)
801-322-3770 (from within the Salt Lake City area)
Facilities
- Paved boat ramps
- Boat dry storage
- Boat rentals
- Campgrounds with hookups
- Group camping areas
- Camping yurts
- Hammock Camping
- Day use pavilion
- Concession service
- Modern restrooms
- Showers
- Hiking trails
- Bike trails
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Located 12 miles south of the town of Morgan along SR 66
Approximately 28 miles northeast of Salt Lake City.
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