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{{short description|State park in the U.S. state of Utah}}
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'''Utah Lake State Park''' is a [[state park]] in [[Provo, Utah|Provo]], [[Utah]], [[United States]].<ref>{{gnis|1455563}}</ref> The park is located at the west end of Provo Center Street on the east shore of [[Utah Lake]] (the largest [[fresh water]] lake in the state) and immediately northwest of the [[Provo Municipal Airport]].<ref>{{google maps|url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/Utah+Lake+State+Park/@40.2378421,-111.7712352,13z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x874d9bc1ee76ffdf:0xb4323c650f7493e!8m2!3d40.2378421!4d-111.7362163?hl=en|Utah Lake State Park|access-date=25 Jun 2017}}</ref>

Each camping site includes running water and electricity (30 amps). Campers should bring their own firewood and charcoal, as each site is also equipped with a fire pit and barbecue grill. A table and awnings are also provided at each. The bathrooms are clean, but there are native insects such as spiders and mosquitoes.

== Day visits ==
A day-use permit also covers use of boat ramps.

== Camping ==
===Lakeshore Campground===
* Camping: April 1 – October 31
* Reservations accepted: April 15 – October 15
* Stay limit - 14 days
* Total units - 31
* RV trailer sites - 31
* Maximum RV length - 40&nbsp;feet
* Tent sites
* Group camping

Utah Lake State Park has 1 loop with 31 sites <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/utah-lake/map/|title=Map}}</ref>

== Camping amenities ==
Campsites can accommodate both back-in and pull-through parking for [[Recreational vehicle|RVs]], and camping spots for tents are available. Each campsite includes running water and electricity (30 amp service), a fire pit with a barbecue grill, and a [[picnic table]]. Restroom facilities are shared, as are dumpsters. Free, unisex shower stalls are accessible on the outside of the restrooms.<ref name="park amenities">{{Cite web | url=http://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/utah-lake/amenities/ | title=Amenities &#124; Utah State Parks | access-date=March 21, 2018|publisher=Utah Department of Natural Resources}}</ref>

== Disability access ==
Wheelchair accessible locations include:
* North jetty – fishing pier
* Campground showers
* Campground restrooms
* Campground roads (asphalt)
* Campground picnic tables (concrete)
* Campground BBQ grill (concrete)
* Campground fire pit (concrete)

For updated information regarding facilities for the physically challenged, contact the park.

==References==
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==External links==
{{commons category|Utah Lake State Park}}
* {{Official|http://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/utah-lake/}}

{{UT Parks}}
{{Provo, Utah}}

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[[Category:Protected areas established in 1970]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Provo, Utah]]
[[Category:State parks of Utah]]
[[Category:Protected areas of Utah County, Utah]]
[[Category:1970 establishments in Utah]]