Attention: Reservations for Yurts, Cabins, Tiny Homes and/or Cottages will require a Credit Card on File
Attention: By a vehicle having a camper or RV, that means it is a camping unit, not an extra vehicle.
East Canyon State Park, UT
Book a Campsite at East Canyon State Park, UT
** Arrival dates earlier than the online-reservation-window may also be available at the campground.
*** Some sites may be available only from the campground on a first-come-first-served basis.
Description
Nestled a midst the majestic Wasatch Mountains of northeastern Utah, East Canyon State Park beckons nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike. This hidden gem is not only a haven for boating, fishing, and camping but also an intriguing repository of Western American history. Explore the adjacent Mormon Pioneer Trail, a historic route trodden by a myriad of intrepid pioneers, including the Donner/Reed party, Mormon Pioneers, Pony Express riders, and travelers journeying from California to Oregon.
Geography:
Located within the Wasatch Front, East Canyon is home to a diverse range of wildlife such as mule deer, elk, bobcats, red foxes, porcupines, grebes and bald eagles. Visitors will be enveloped by breathtaking views of the ancient volcanic formations that surround the park, native plant species and the incredible East Canyon Reservoir that reaches depths of nearly 200 feet.
Recreation:
Visitors may enjoy a variety of recreational opportunities depending on the season. When the reservoir ices over in the winter visitors can enjoy activities such as ice fishing and skiing. During the Spring season to early winter season when the reservoir is not frozen, visitors enjoy various water sports, fishing, boating and swimming.
East Canyon State Park provides boat and personal watercraft rentals for a day on the water. Please call 801-829-6866 or visit the park for reservations.
Facilities:
The north side East Canyon State Park amenities include: 32 camp sites with full and partial RV hookups, 2 Conestoga wagons, 4 yurts, 2 cabins, 1 lake cottage, 21 day use pavilions, 2 group day use pavilions, single use vehicle parking for day use, and a boat parking area. The south side of the park provides: 21 primitive sites, 3 group campsites and hiking trails.
Nearby Attractions:
The scenic automobile route of the Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail just east of the park on Utah Highway 65. Markers are located along the highway at East Canyon State Park and the summit of Big Mountain that provides information. On the south end of the park a 4.3-mile hiking portion of the trail begins at Mormon Flat and ends at the summit.
- Beach Access
- Boat Launch
- Boating
- Canoeing/Kayaking
- Comfort Station
- Concessions
- Dump Station
- Fire Rings
- Fishing
- Hiking Trail
- Picnic Pavilion
- Ranger Station
- Swimming
Cancellations are accepted online 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or by calling our Reservation Call Center Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Mountain Time)
Individual site cancellations made four days or more in advance of your scheduled arrival incur an $8.00 cancellation fee in addition to the $8.00 reservation fee. Cancellations made less than four days in advance forfeit one night's fee in addition to the cancellation and reservation fees.
Group area cancellations made 14 days or more in advance of your scheduled arrival incur an $8.00 cancellation fee in addition to the $10.25 reservation fee. Cancellations made less than 14 days in advance forfeit one night's fee in addition to the cancellation and reservation fees.
Please Note: Reservations cannot be cancelled during the Change Freeze Policy period.
Changes: Changes to an existing reservation can be made online 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or by calling our Reservation Call Center Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Changes incur a $5.75 change fee per site per change.
Please note existing reservations cannot be changed during the Change Freeze Policy period.
Change Freeze Policy: Reservations that are booked with nights extending beyond the Maximum Window cannot be Changed or Cancelled for 21 days after the transaction was made.
Refunds: Refunds for cancelled reservations will be made by issuing a credit to the card used for payment. Refunds are not given for bugs or bad weather. In the event of a natural emergency or a sudden campground closure, all camping fees will be refunded.
No Show and Late Arrival: Failure to occupy your reserved campsite by 10 a.m. on the day after the scheduled arrival date will make it available for use by other campers. If you plan to arrive late, or experience a delay, please contact the park to make arrangements.
Most parks have entrance gates that are locked at 10:00 PM (check online or call the park for exact gate closure times). Please plan to arrive prior to gate closure.
Campsite Limits: Only one vehicle is allowed entrance per individual campsite with a reservation. An extra vehicle in your site, space permitting, will be charged an additional fee per night. These fees vary park by park (roughly half the camping fee). For specific information on extra vehicle accommodations or fees please contact the park directly.
Credit Card on File: Reservations for Yurts, Cabins, Tiny Homes and/or Cottages will require a Credit Card on File in case of Damages or additional cleaning fees.
Facility Rates*
Oct 01 2024 -
Apr 30 2025
May 01 2025 -
Sep 30 2025
Oct 01 2025 -
Apr 30 2026
*Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hookups / water hookups), taxes or incremental charges
**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites
40.90111, -111.58722
40°54'4"N, 111°35'14"W
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude)
40.90111, -111.58722
40°54'4"N, 111°35'14"W
From Salt Lake City: (THANKSGIVING -MOTHERS DAY THIS ROAD IS CLOSED.. USE THE OGDEN DIRECTIONS) Take Interstate 80 east for six miles, take the Emigration/East Canyon Exit, then 21 miles northeast on State Road 65, then a mile west on State Road 66 (north end of reservoir). Big Rock campground is located at mile marker 15 on State Road 65.
From Ogden: Go 17 miles east on Interstate 84 to the Morgan Exit 103, then south on State Road 66, 14 miles southeast on State Road 66 (one mile past the dam) to the entrance.