Whether you're here to fish the reservoir or explore hiking trails, Big Rock Campground at East Canyon State Park provides full hookup sites with direct lake access. The campground sits above East Canyon Reservoir in Morgan, Utah, offering RV sites with electric, water, and sewer connections alongside tent camping areas.
Campers consistently report abundant wildlife viewing opportunities throughout the property. Deer, various bird species, and other animals frequent the area, particularly during dawn and dusk hours. The campground features paved pathways suitable for bikes and scooters, plus a swimming area accessible by foot from the sites. Several reviewers mention the camp host's helpfulness and the facility's overall maintenance standards.
The reservoir provides fishing access, though local knowledge helps identify the most productive spots. Water activities for children, including seasonal equipment like bounce houses, operate during peak season. Mark O. notes you can "walk down to swimming area" and describes "great fishing, especially if you know where to go."
Sites fill up during busy periods, and some campers report noise from neighboring groups. The campground accepts reservations and allows pets. For those exploring the broader region, East Canyon Resort sits less than a mile south. Big Rock works well for RV campers wanting full hookups with lake recreation access.
Description
12x12 tent pad in site. Primitive campsite with Vault restroom.(NO DRINKING WATER IN AREA) 5 miles from the main park, and boat launch. Site has shelter, table, grill and firepit. Area has access to river for fishing.
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There are 5 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
By a vehicle having a camper or RV, that means it is a camping unit, not an extra vehicle.
All campsites and yurts are available for reservation on a four-month rolling basis. For example, on January 10 individual sites are available for reservation through May 10. You can book a maximum of 13 days beyond the last date of the reservation window. For more information please contact our Reservation Call Center at 800-322-3770 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Mountain Time) Monday through Friday. The call center is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
All Reservations that extend beyond The Furthest Arrival Date Must Wait 21 Days Before Changes Can Be Made
Visit stateparks.utah.gov to learn current conditions, fire restrictions, and other important information for each individual state park. Refunds are not given for changing park conditions such as changing water levels or fire bans.
Dixie Campground remains open for walk-in reservations during the winter season. Please note, water is turned off in the winter. Vault restrooms are located near the campground & full facility restrooms remain open year-round near the General Store.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBig Rock Campground is located in Utah near Wanship
Directions
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude) 40.90111, -111.58722 40°54'4"N, 111°35'14"W From Salt Lake City: (THANKSGIVING -MOTHERS DAY THIS ROAD IS CLOSED.. USE THE OGDEN DIRECTIONS) Take Interstate 80 east for six miles, take the Emigration/East Canyon Exit, then 21 miles northeast on State Road 65, then a mile west on State Road 66 (north end of reservoir). Big Rock campground is located at mile marker 15 on State Road 65. From Ogden: Go 17 miles east on Interstate 84 to the Morgan Exit 103, then south on State Road 66, 14 miles southeast on State Road 66 (one mile past the dam) to the entrance.
Address
5535 SOUTH HIGHWAY 66
Morgan, UT 84050-9694
Coordinates
40.881468529000855 N
111.58015164773708 W
Connectivity
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- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/17/26
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 46 min from Ogden, UT
- 1 hr 3 min from Salt Lake City, UT
- 1 hr 23 min from Provo, UT
- 1 hr 30 min from Logan, UT
