East Canyon State Park
RV Guide

The Dixie Creek Campground is located on the north end of the East Canyon Reservoir near the marina. It offers 33 sites for RV camping, some of which offer full hookups while others have partial hookups. All sites have access to restrooms and showers. However, the water is turned off for winter from mid-October to mid-April. Each camping permit includes parking for one vehicle. Fire rings and picnic tables are available at campsites for use.

Length limits for RVs range from 30 to 58 feet long so be sure to check this when making your reservations. Be warned that the campground lacks trees, so there isn't much in the way of shade here. In the height of summer, it might be a good idea to bring your own shade if you have room for it. This campground is located near the concession stand, boat ramp, and several day-use pavilions with tables and barbecue pits. Pets are allowed as long as you supervise and restrain them all the time during your stay.

Big Rock Campground has 21 sheltered campsites at the southern end of the lake that are primitive with no utilities at all. However, there are vault toilets nearby, and it is just a short drive to the main park where you access drinking water and showers. These spacious sites have varying length limits for RVs with most being 30 to 40 feet. There is one that is 50 feet and one as small as 20 feet long.

Each of the campsites have a campfire grill and picnic table that seats eight people. This campground is near the day-use area where you can find several covered picnic areas with barbecue pits near the water. Your furbabies can join you at the camp as long as they are restrained and supervised at all times during your visit. Reservations can be made up to four months in advance.

Located on the south end of the lake, if you have a big group, try the River’s Edge Group Campground. The campground offers three different group areas. The Large Spring Group Area can accommodate up to 25 people with 10 vehicles. The area is eight miles from the main park and only has vault toilets with no water. The good news is you can have your RV with you at this site. It just has to stay in the parking lot, which is not far from the rest of the camp.

The Mormon Flats Group Area can handle up to 90 people with 20 vehicles. There is no water access and only vault toilets. Eight miles from the main park, you will have to bring your own water in with you. This site does not allow RVs and is set up for tents only. The River’s Edge Group Area accepts up to 100 people, 25 vehicles (or six RVs), and is ADA-accessible. It is six miles from the main park, has vault toilets, a pavilion, and no water. All these sites have picnic tables, barbecue pits, and fire pits and can be reserved up to four months in advance.

At the northern end of the lake by the campground, the park offers four yurts for reservation. Made of vinyl-lined canvas, these large circular tents have a wood floor, deck, electricity, heat, and air conditioning. Fully furnished with beds, a table, chairs, and lights, you and five others can enjoy this unique form of camping at East Canyon State Park. Be sure to bring your own bedding though, because they are not provided.

Although there is no kitchen, you can cook outside on the barbecue pit or fire ring. There is a restroom with hot showers and potable water nearby as well. Available all year long, if you want to try out one of their four yurts, you can make a reservation up to four months in advance and a two-night stay is required. Unfortunately, Fido will have to stay home for this experience because pets are not allowed in the yurts.

For a completely new and unique camping experience, reserve one of the covered wagons at East Canyon State Park. From the outside, it looks like a typical covered wagon that pioneers used years ago. But on the inside, you will find a king-sized bed and twin bunk beds with enough room to sleep four people. Believe it or not, there is even a small refrigerator, microwave, and kitchenette inside.

Outside you can enjoy barbecuing on the propane barbecue pit or over the campfire grill. There is also a picnic table if you want to eat outdoors. If you are bringing your furbabies, don’t reserve a wagon because no pets are allowed inside. The wagons are located just to the north of the Dixie Creek Campground next to several campgrounds. It is not a long walk to the comfort station, which offers showers and restrooms with running water.

There are two log cabins at the northern section of the lake just to the southwest of the Dixie Creek Campground. These cozy lakefront cabins can accommodate you and up to five others with two bunk beds and a futon. Although they do not have kitchens or restrooms, they each have air conditioning, heat, a small microwave, and a refrigerator. Water is available outside the cabin and a restroom nearby.

In addition, you can cook outside on the barbecue pit or fire ring. There are a table and chairs inside and a covered picnic table outside as well. The cabins are also located nearby the boat launch, so you can take your boat for a spin on the lake. Unfortunately, pets are not allowed so your dogs will have to miss out on this experience. Reservations can be made up to four months prior to your visit.