Utah Lake State Park
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| photo_caption = 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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| location = Utah County, Utah, United States
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| visitation_year = 2022
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Utah Lake State Park is a state park in Provo, Utah, United States.{{gnis|1455563}} 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) and immediately northwest of the Provo Municipal Airport.{{google maps|url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/Utah+Lake+State+Park/@40.2378421,-111.7712352,13z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x874d9bc1ee76ffdf:0xb4323c650f7493e!8m2!3d40.2378421!4d-111.7362163?hl=en|Utah Lake State Park|access-date=25 Jun 2017}}
Each camping site includes running water and electricity (30 amps). Campers should bring their own firewood and charcoal, as each site is also equipped with a fire pit and barbecue grill. A table and awnings are also provided at each. The bathrooms are clean, but there are native insects such as spiders and mosquitoes.
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 {{Cite web|url=https://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/utah-lake/map/|title=Map}}
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.{{Cite web | url=http://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/utah-lake/amenities/ | title=Amenities | Utah State Parks | access-date=March 21, 2018|publisher=Utah Department of Natural Resources}}
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
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External links
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- {{Official|http://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/utah-lake/}}
{{UT Parks}}
{{Provo, Utah}}
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Category:Protected areas established in 1970
Category:Tourist attractions in Provo, Utah