Utah Lake State Park

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The Provo River Delta is where the Provo River drains into Utah Lake. There is a clear contrast between the clear water of the river and the gray murky water of the lake.

Utah Lake State Park is a state park in the U.S. state of Utah. It contains part of Utah Lake, the largest fresh-water lake in the state. Acres - 308 Elevation - 4,500 ft.

1 Location
2 Directions
3 Contact
4 Operating hours
5 Fees
6 Activities
7 Day visits
8 Camping
9 Reservations
10 Camping amenities
11 Disability access
12 External links

[edit] Location

Utah Lake State Park 4400 W Center Street Provo, Utah 84601-9715

[edit] Directions

From Salt Lake City Exit (Airport) in Provo off I-15 S Travel West on Center St to the end (2.6 mi)

From Las Vegas Exit (UT-114 W) in Provo off I-15 N Travel West on Center St to the end (3.0 mi)

[edit] Contact

+1.801.375.0731

parkcomment@utah.gov

[edit] Operating hours

Park open all year for day-use

Hours: Summer 6: a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Winter 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Holiday Closures: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day

Visitor Center - Hours Vary

(Updated 03/06/07)

[edit] Fees

$9 day-use
$20 overnight camping
$75 Annual Passes (available at the Utah Lake State Park Visitor Center)
$35 Utah Senior Adventure Passes (available at the Utah Lake State Park Visitor Center)

(Updated April 24, 2008)

[edit] Activities

Boating Camping Fishing Picnicking Swimming

[edit] Day visits

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

[edit] Camping

Lakeshore Campground Camping April 1-October 31 Reservations Accepted - April 15-October 15

Stay Limit - 14 Days Total Units - 54 RV Trailer Sites - 54 Maximum RV Length - 40 ft. Tent Sites Group Camping

Utah Lake State Park has two loops; "Loop A" and "Loop B" (Area Map)

(Updated 2007-03-06)

[edit] Reservations

Utah State Parks Reservation Call Center 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday 800.322.3770 Toll free outside Salt Lake 801.322.3770 From within Salt Lake City

Reservations through ReserveAmerica.

[edit] Camping amenities

Back-in spaces can hold a full size RV and pull-through spaces can hold a vehicle plus trailer. Space for one tent is afforded to each spot.

Each campsite includes running water and electricity (Amps unknown). Bring your own wood and charcoal as each site is also equipped with a fire pit with and a BBQ grill. A table and shade are also provided at each site.

The restrooms are clean expect for the native bugs like spiders and mosquitos. Separate facilities are available for each sex. Full plumbing and mirrors are installed. A dump station for RVs is provided near entrance.

The showers are accessible on the outside of the restrooms. There are not separate stalls for each sex. They are large enough to accommodate you and your spouse together. The showers do not require money to operate.

Dumpsters are available for trash.

[edit] Disability access

Wheelchair accessible locations include:

North jetty -- fishing pier
Campground showers
Campground restrooms
Campground roads (asphalt)
Campground picnic tables (concrete)
Campground BBQ grill (Concrete)
Campground Firepit (Concrete)

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

[edit] External links

Utah Lake State Park, Utah State Parks and Recreation website
USGS GNIS: Utah Lake State Park

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