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Description.
East Canyon Reservoir is a 680-acre boating and year-round
fishing delight nestled in the mountains northeast of
Salt Lake City on state routes 65 and 66. Recreationists
will find a wide concrete launching ramp, paved parking
area, modern rest rooms, showers, fish cleaning station
and 31-unit campground with a large overflow area. Two
spacious, covered pavilions with electricity are available
for groups. A concessionaire provides boat rentals and
a refreshment stand.
Park Information
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Acres - 267
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Elevation - 5,700 ft.
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Park Open - All year with limited facilities during
winter
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Reservations Accepted - 4/1-10/15
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Stay Limit - 14 Days
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RV Trailer Sites - 31
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Maximum RV Length - 35 ft.
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Tent Sites - 15
- Fees - call 800-322-3770
The
park also includes picnicking, drinking water, modern
rest rooms, vault toilets, showers, and waste disposal.
Some
of the activities include: boating, swimming, watchable
wildlife, winter activities, and concession service
during the summer only.
For updated information regarding facilities for the physically
challenged, contact the park.
Camping Reservations.
Reservations may be made by calling Utah State Parks and
Recreation, 322-3770 in the Salt Lake City calling area
or toll-free 1-800-322-3770, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday. Individual campsite reservations may be
made from three days to 16 weeks in advance of departure
date. A $6 nonrefundable reservation fee will be charged
for each site reserved. A $10 nonrefundable fee is charged
for group sites and building rentals. An additional reservation
fee will be charged for any changes to existing reservations.
Visa, MasterCard and personal checks are accepted. A $5
fee is charged for an extra vehicle and is collected at
the park.
Permits and Passes.
The Single Park Permit is $50 and allows the cardholder
and up to seven guests in the same private vehicle day-use
entrance into East Canyon State Park. The permit
is valid for the current calendar year. The Five-Day
Pass is $15 and allows day-use entrance to most Utah state
parks for five consecutive days.
East
Canyon State Park
5535 South Highway 66
Morgan, Utah 84050-9694
(801) 829-6866
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