East Canyon State Park

East Canyon State Park is situated in a narrow-walled canyon about 30 kilometers northeast of the Salt Lake City, Utah, metro area. The centerpiece feature of the park is a 246-hectare reservoir formed by damming East Canyon Creek as part of the Weber Basin Project in the mid-1960s. The park’s daytime amenities include boating, fishing, camping, and hiking, including parts of the nearby the nearby Mormon Pioneer Trail. By night the park is an important source of darkness for stargazers and nocturnal wildlife alike, and park staff offer regular night-sky programs and outreach to visitors.