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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TRANSPORTATION

Located 12 miles south of the town of Morgan along SR 66

Approximately 28 miles northeast of Salt Lake City.

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