East Canyon State Park

East Canyon State Park is a state park of Utah, USA, featuring a 608-acre (246 ha) reservoir. The park is located northeast of Salt Lake City in Morgan County, Utah.

East Canyon State Park
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)
East Canyon Dam
Map showing the location of East Canyon State Park
Map showing the location of East Canyon State Park
Location of East Canyon State Park in Utah
Map showing the location of East Canyon State Park
Map showing the location of East Canyon State Park
East Canyon State Park (the United States)
LocationMorgan, Utah, United States
Coordinates40°54′4″N 111°35′13″W / 40.90111°N 111.58694°W / 40.90111; -111.58694
Area267 acres (108 ha)
Elevation5,700 ft (1,700 m)[1]
Established1962[1]
Visitors205,561 (in 2022)[2]
Governing bodyUtah State Parks

Park facilities

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Located in a narrow-walled canyon, East Canyon State Park is at an elevation of 5,700 feet (1,700 m). Park facilities are open year-round, and include a concrete boat launching ramp, paved parking, restrooms, showers, a fish cleaning station, a 33 unit RV campground with full and partial hookups, two covered group-use pavilions, boat rental, and a snack bar.[3]

East Canyon Dam

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The East Canyon Dam 40°55′12″N 111°36′03″W / 40.92000°N 111.60083°W / 40.92000; -111.60083 is a 259-foot-high (79 m), 436-foot-long (133 m) arch concrete dam. Its base is 20 feet (6.1 m) wide, and its crest is 7 feet (2.1 m) wide. The reservoir is fed by East Canyon Creek and is part of the Weber Basin Project. It was constructed between 1964 and 1966.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "East Canyon State Park: About the Park". Utah State Parks. Archived from the original on March 16, 2011. Retrieved February 5, 2011.
  2. ^ "Park Visitation Data". Utah State Parks. July 6, 2023.
  3. ^ Utah.com. "East Canyon State Park". Utah.com LC.
  4. ^ Bureau of Reclamation (February 20, 2009). "East Canyon Dam". U.S. Department of the Interior. Retrieved February 5, 2011.
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