Utah Lake State Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Utah Lake State Park |
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IUCN Category V (Protected Landscape/Seascape)
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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.
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 Utah Lake State Park
Location in Utah
Utah Lake State Park
Location in the United States
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| Location | Utah County, Utah, United States |
| Area | 308 acres (125 ha) |
| Elevation | 4,500 ft (1,400 m) |
| Established | 1970 |
| Visitors | 285359 (in 2011) |
| Operator | Utah State Parks |
Utah Lake State Park is a state park in west Provo, Utah, United States. 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.
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 - 31
- RV trailer sites - 31
- Maximum RV length - 40 feet
- Tent sites
- Group camping
Utah Lake State Park has 1 loop with 31 sites
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.
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.
See also
In Spanish: Parque estatal del Lago Utah para niños
