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Great Salt Lake State Park 01📷 Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0

Great Salt Lake State Park

Magna, UT

Nature

A marina and visitor center on the south shore beside the old Saltair pavilion, the easiest place from Salt Lake City to walk to the salty water. Exit 104 from I-80; sunsets over the lake are the draw.

Nearest town
Magna, UT
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
40.7337, -112.2110

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. Hot in July–August. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Campsites nearby

  • Salt Lake City KOA HolidayMotorhome stopover
    15 mi from Great Salt Lake State Park
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Pony Express RV ResortMotorhome stopover
    16 mi from Great Salt Lake State Park
    MotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Grantsville Resevoir CampgroundCampsite
    21 mi from Great Salt Lake State Park · 24 pitches
    TentsCaravansToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camp KostopulosCampsite
    23 mi from Great Salt Lake State Park
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Mountain Shadows RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    23 mi from Great Salt Lake State Park
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    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Cottonwood CampgroundCampsite
    24 mi from Great Salt Lake State Park · 3 pitches
    TentsCaravansToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Utah · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Great Salt Lake State Park?

Great Salt Lake State Park is in Magna, UT, at GPS 40.7337, -112.2110. It is about 17 mi from Salt Lake City.

Can you camp near Great Salt Lake State Park?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Salt Lake City KOA Holiday, about 15 mi away; within 25 mi there are 67 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Great Salt Lake State Park?

Great Salt Lake State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Great Salt Lake: salt flats, Antelope Island and Golden Spike.

What is there to see near Great Salt Lake State Park?

Places worth a stop nearby: Temple Square (17 mi), Antelope Island State Park (22 mi), Timpanogos Cave National Monument (33 mi) and Park City Main Street (38 mi).

When is the best time to visit Great Salt Lake State Park?

The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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