Utah Lake State Park

Utah Lake State Park
Utah State Park
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.
Country United States
State Utah
County Utah
Location Provo
 - elevation 4,500 ft (1,372 m) [1]
 - coordinates 40°14′17″N 111°44′7″W / 40.23806°N 111.73528°W / 40.23806; -111.73528Coordinates: 40°14′17″N 111°44′7″W / 40.23806°N 111.73528°W / 40.23806; -111.73528
Area 308 acres (125 ha) [2]
Founded 1970 [1]
Management Utah State Parks
Visitation 285,359 (2011) [3]
IUCN category V - Protected Landscape/Seascape
Location of Utah Lake State Park in Utah

Utah Lake State Park is a state park in west Provo, Utah, United States.[4] 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) immediately northwest of the Provo Municipal Airport.[5]

Day visits

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

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 feet
  • Tent sites
  • Group camping

Utah Lake State Park has two loops: "Loop A"[6] and "Loop B".[7][8]

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.[9]

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 fire pit (concrete)

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

References

  1. 1 2 "Utah Lake State Park: About the Park". Utah State Parks. Archived from the original on March 16, 2011. Retrieved February 11, 2011.
  2. ↑ Utah.com. "Utah Lake State Park". Utah.com LC. Retrieved 2011-02-11.
  3. ↑ "Utah State Park 2011 Visitation" (PDF). Utah State Parks Planning. Retrieved May 28, 2012.
  4. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Utah Lake State Park
  5. ↑ Google (25 Jun 2017). "Utah Lake State Park" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 25 Jun 2017.
  6. ↑ Loop A
  7. ↑ Loop B
  8. ↑ Area Map
  9. ↑ "Amenities | Utah State Parks". Utah Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
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