East Canyon State Park

10/13/2026

With colder weather rolling in, we have now turned off water to the campground. All sites are first come first served and power and sewer are still available. All roads to the park are still open!!

09/17/2026

Rating different types of trash found on East Canyon’s beach

Day 1 of World Clean and Green Week

09/15/2026

Watch the Sunset at East Canyon ✨

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

Come enjoy the last holiday of the summer!

We are completely open and so are all the roads coming into the park. Don’t trust your mapping system if you see a road closure, check UDOT for the most accurate information.

This is the last weekend for rentals and big discounts on all food, beverages and other select items in the gift shop.

The boat ramp still has 2 lanes open and there is plenty of water space to recreate on.

We are back to stage 1 fire restrictions which means north end facilities will be able to use fire pits and charcoal grills again.

08/29/2026

9/1- Highway 66 is fully cleared and open! We hope to see you all this Labor Day Week/ Weekend!

Highway 66 between Morgan and East Canyon is currently closed due to a mud slide. Please check with UDOT on when it opens again.

08/08/2026

(August 19, 6:00 PM)
UPDATE: All north end Day-Use areas will remain closed through Saturday, August 22 and all north end camping remains closed through Friday, August 21, due to nearby wildfire activity. All day-use rentals from August 8 – 22 and reservations from August 8 – 21 on the north end affected by the fire will be refunded.

(August 18, 11:15 AM)
UPDATE: The north end will remain closed to the public through Thursday, August 20, due to nearby wildfire activity. All rentals and reservations from August 8 – 20 on the north end affected by the fire will be refunded.

Facilities along Highway 65, including Big Rock Campground, River’s Edge, Mormon Flats, and Large Spring Group Campground currently remain open and unaffected.

Road Access & Closures:
Highway 65 and 66 are now fully open and the park is accessible from any route.

(August 14, 7:45 PM)
UPDATE: The north end will remain closed to the public through Thursday, August 20, due to nearby wildfire activity. All rentals and reservations from August 8 – 20 on the north end affected by the fire will be refunded.

🚨EVACUATION NOTICE 🚨

August 8, 2026 - An evacuation order has been issued for the north end of East Canyon State Park, including Dixie Creek Campground and Day-Use areas, due to nearby wildfire activity. All visitors in these designated areas are instructed to evacuate immediately.

Road Access & Closures:
🔴 Highway 66: Closed to all traffic while emergency crews respond to the incident.
🔴 Highway 65 (from Henefer): Closed.
✅ Highway 65 (from Parley’s Canyon): Open - currently the only active route to and from the park.

Facilities along Highway 65, including Big Rock Campground, River’s Edge, Mormon Flats, and Large Spring Group Campground currently remain open and unaffected.

Campers holding current reservations who are departing the park may relocate to camp on the beach at Echo State Park free of charge.

Fire conditions remain dynamic and can shift rapidly. For public safety and emergency operational efficiency, please adhere strictly to all posted closures.

For official updates on the fire, please visit: https://utah-fire-info-utahdnr.hub.arcgis.com/

Thank you for your cooperation and assistance as fire personnel work to secure the area and ensure public safety.

08/08/2026

(August 14, 7:45 PM)
UPDATE: The north end will remain closed to the public through Sunday, August 20, due to nearby wildfire activity. All rentals and reservations from August 8 – 20 on the north end affected by the fire will be refunded.

⚠️ ENTRANCE GATES CLOSED ⚠️

August 7, 2026 — North entrance gate to East Canyon State Park is temporarily closed due to wildfire activity affecting park areas, including Dixie Creek Campground, the beach area, and the boat ramp. Highway 66 is also closed while emergency crews and firefighters work the incident.

Visitors currently in the park may continue to recreate and leave freely, but re-entry will not be permitted. Facilities along Highway 65, including Big Rock Campground, River’s Edge, Mormon Flats, and Large Spring Group Campground remain open and unaffected.

Fire conditions can shift rapidly. For your safety, please respect all closures.

For updates on the fire, please visit: https://utah-fire-info-utahdnr.hub.arcgis.com/

We will provide additional updates as they become available. Thank you for your patience, understanding, and cooperation as we work to keep our park, visitors, and staff safe!

06/19/2026

Looking for something to do tonight? Come join us for our star party!! Sun Sets at 9:02pm!

04/24/2026

Thanks for coming out to visit Fox 13's The PLACE!!

We're kicking off this summer's Lifetime Adventures on The PLACE at East Canyon State Park just about 30 minutes from Salt Lake City.