Great Salt Lake State Park RV & Campground Guide
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Sail, motorboat, or canoe on the Great Salt Lake, where the water is at least four times saltier than the water in the ocean. View the sailboats belonging to the Great Salt Lake Yacht Club before using the boat docks to launch your vessel. Listen to a musical performance at the Saltair Resort that is built over the water before heading to the campground to spend the night. Stop by the visitor center to buy souvenirs and learn more information. There are many possibilities of things to do at this state park that is located 8 miles northwest of Magna, 10 miles north of Lake Point and 20 miles west of Salt Lake City.
Spring 42-58 F
Summer 63-85 F
Fall 45-69 F
Winter 21-35 F
RV Resorts & Campsites in Great Salt Lake State Park
Watching the sun kiss the water in the morning and at night is a breathtaking experience at this state park, and you will want to bring your RV so that you do not miss a moment of it. If you do not have a vehicle of your own, then rent an RV with RVshare.
Great Salt Lake State Park
Great Salt Lake State Park contains five internationally important bird areas, and over 1 million birds visit this park annually. You can get the best views when you camp at the lakefront campgrounds in the state park, and you will pay about $35 per night.
• Water hookup: Yes
• Electrical hookup: Yes
• Sewer hookup: No
• Wi-Fi: No
• Pet-friendly: Yes
• Other amenities: Lakefront sites, boat ramp, fire rings, modern restrooms, dump station
Salt Lake City KOA
Your children will have so much fun playing outdoor Jenga, ladder ball, pickleball, and on the playground that they will beg you to never leave, and you may agree because you can use the digital library, wash your RV, and take your dog to the complimentary pet wash area. Salt Lake City KOA, where rates start at about $54 per night, even has a Native American restaurant.
• Water hookup: Yes
• Electrical hookup: Yes
• Sewer hookup: Yes
• Wi-Fi: No
• Pet-friendly: Yes
• Other amenities: RV and pet wash, outdoor games, restaurant, pool, hot tub, laundry facilities, store, dump station
Pony Express RV Resort & Campground
Use the community barbecue to prepare your meals, play life-size chess, and swim in the heated pool at this campground. With its rates starting at about $47 per day and the availability of a well-stocked camp store, you should consider staying at Pony Express RV Resort & Campground, where you can rent bikes to explore the local area.
• Water hookup: Yes
• Electrical hookup: Yes
• Sewer hookup: Yes
• Wi-Fi: Yes
• Pet-friendly: Yes
• Other amenities: Community barbecue, heated pool, playground, dog parks, laundry facilities
Settlement Canyon Campground
The Deseret Peak Complex operates Settlement Canyon Campground, which is divided into four areas. You can dry camp at all four, including the one on Grantsville Reservoir, for $15 a day or get full hookups in the Middle and Main reservoirs.
• Water hookup: Yes
• Electrical hookup: Yes
• Sewer hookup: Yes
• Wi-Fi: No
• Pet-friendly: Yes
• Other amenities: Reservoir, canyon hiking, amphitheater, volleyball pit, fire rings, playground, pavilion
What to Do at
Great Salt Lake State Park
Inside Great Salt Lake State Park
You can find many things to do at Great Salt Lake State Park, which is located on the lake’s south shore. Consider starting your visit with a stop at the visitor center, where you can learn more about this lake’s lore, and seeing the brine shrimp that live in the lake. Listen to an audio tour as you walk along the rocky shoreline to Silver Sands Beach. Follow the path next to the marina to walk along the shore to watch a stunning sunset. Go on a sunset cruise, rent a boa,t or launch your own from the boat docks to enjoy this lake from the water.
How to Get to
Great Salt Lake State Park
If you are in Salt Lake City, it is easy to get to Great Salt Lake State Park. Get on Interstate 80 West, and take Exit 104. Turn left on the North Temple Frontage, and follow that road to the state park.
Entering Great Salt Lake State Park
The park is open daily from sunrise to sunset.
Great Salt Lake State Park Per vehicle : $5.0
Great Salt Lake State Park Senior citizen vehicle : $3.0
Great Salt Lake State Park Commercial vehicle (8+ people) : $20.0
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Frequently Asked Questions About Great Salt Lake State Park
The park is open year-round, but the best time to visit is spring and autumn when the weather is stable and the temperatures are moderate. The park experiences occasional winter snowfalls and summer thunderstorms.
The climate of Great Salt Lake State Park is characterized by warm summers and cold winters. The average summer temperature is about 83 degrees Fahrenheit, while that of winter is about 23 degrees Fahrenheit.
The most common birds found in Great Salt Lake State Park are dowitchers, cinnamon teal, and shorebirds. These birds congregate near the shores of the lake for food and shelter.
The park's campground can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet long and offers water and electrical hookups at each campsite. The campground has a dump station, flush toilets, hot showers, a picnic area, and a playground.
Pets are welcome in most Great Salt Lake State Park areas but must be on leash on all trails and in picnic areas. Owners should be sure to pick up after their pets and dispose of waste properly.