| East Canyon State Park | |
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IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
 East Canyon Dam | |
  Location of East Canyon State Park in Utah  East Canyon State Park (the United States) | |
| Location | Morgan, Utah, United States |
| Coordinates | 40°54′4″N 111°35′13″W / 40.90111°N 111.58694°W |
| Area | 267 acres (108 ha) |
| Elevation | 5,700 ft (1,700 m)[1] |
| Established | 1962[1] |
| Visitors | 205,561 (in 2022)[2] |
| Governing body | Utah State Parks |
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.
Park facilities[edit]
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[edit]
The East Canyon Dam 40°55′12″N 111°36′03″W / 40.92000°N 111.60083°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[edit]
- ^ a b "East Canyon State Park: About the Park". Utah State Parks. Archived from the original on March 16, 2011. Retrieved February 5, 2011.
- ^ "Park Visitation Data". Utah State Parks. July 6, 2023.
- ^ Utah.com. "East Canyon State Park". Utah.com LC.
- ^ Bureau of Reclamation (February 20, 2009). "East Canyon Dam". U.S. Department of the Interior. Retrieved February 5, 2011.
External links[edit]
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