East_Canyon_State_Park

East Canyon State Park

East Canyon State Park

State park in Morgan County, Utah, United States

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.

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Park facilities

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

The East Canyon Dam 40°55′12″N 111°36′03″W 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

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