State Park · Utah
Great Salt Lake State Park
- Location
- Salt Lake County, Utah
- Nearest town
- 5.9 miles west of Magna
- Type
- State Park
About Great Salt Lake State Park
The Great Salt Lake's south shore forms the setting here, a body of water dense enough with salt to draw sailors rather than swimmers. The park sits on that shoreline and serves as home to the Great Salt Lake Yacht Club, giving it a boating presence unusual for an inland body of water. It offers access to the lake itself as the main feature, without the added trails, lighthouses, or battlefields found at other types of parks.
Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.
Getting there
Great Salt Lake State Park is in Salt Lake County, Utah, 5.9 miles west of Magna. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.
State parks near Great Salt Lake State Park
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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.