Utah Lake State Park Explained

Utah Lake State Park
Iucn Category:V
Iucn Ref:[1]
Map:USA Utah#USA
Relief:1
Location:Utah County, Utah, United States
Coordinates:40.2381°N -111.7353°W
Area Acre:308
Area Ref:[2]
Elevation:4500feet[3]
Established:1970
Visitation Num:215,687
Visitation Year:2022
Visitation Ref:[4]
Operator:Utah State Parks

Utah Lake State Park is a state park in Provo, Utah, United States. The park is located at the west end of Provo Center Street on the east shore of Utah Lake (the largest fresh water lake in the state) and immediately northwest of the Provo Municipal Airport.

Each camping site includes running water and electricity (30 amps). Campers should bring their own firewood and charcoal, as each site is also equipped with a fire pit and barbecue grill. A table and awnings are also provided at each. The bathrooms are clean, but there are native insects such as spiders and mosquitoes.

Day visits

A day-use permit also covers use of boat ramps.

Camping

Lakeshore Campground

Utah Lake State Park has 1 loop with 31 sites [5]

Camping amenities

Campsites can accommodate both back-in and pull-through parking for RVs, and camping spots for tents are available. Each campsite includes running water and electricity (30 amp service), a fire pit with a barbecue grill, and a picnic table. Restroom facilities are shared, as are dumpsters. Free, unisex shower stalls are accessible on the outside of the restrooms.[6]

Disability access

Wheelchair accessible locations include:

For updated information regarding facilities for the physically challenged, contact the park.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Utah Lake . Protected Planet . 31 December 2018 . 2018.
  2. Web site: Utah.com . Utah Lake State Park . Utah.com LC . 2011-02-11.
  3. Web site: Utah Lake State Park: About the Park . Utah State Parks . 2011-02-11 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110316153836/http://www.stateparks.utah.gov/parks/utah-lake/about . March 16, 2011 . dead . mdy-all .
  4. Web site: July 6, 2023 . Park Visitation Data . Utah State Parks.
  5. Web site: Map.
  6. Web site: Amenities | Utah State Parks . March 21, 2018. Utah Department of Natural Resources.