The Great Salt Lake's shoreline creates an unusual camping backdrop where RV sites and primitive beach spots share views across Utah's inland sea. Great Salt Lake State Park Campground operates as both a marina facility and overnight destination, with five RV sites offering full hookups for rigs up to 40 feet and primitive walk-in areas directly on the sandy beach.
Campers wake to expansive water views stretching toward distant mountain ranges, though the lake's fluctuating levels expose varying amounts of lakebed depending on the season. The open terrain provides little natural shade, making the picnic table shade structures at developed sites particularly valuable during summer visits. Sand becomes a constant companion here, as Tyler L. notes it "gets just about everywhere so be prepared."
Swimming in the salt-dense water offers a unique floating experience, while sunset viewing ranks among the park's main draws according to multiple visitors. The proximity to highway traffic creates some background noise, but the beach camping opportunity compensates for most travelers. Staff maintain clean restrooms and provide helpful information about lake conditions and local wildlife viewing opportunities.
For those wanting more traditional campground amenities, Flying J Travel Center — Lake Point provides full services just a few miles southwest.
Description
The Campground is open year-round and offers RV sites that can accommodate up to a 40′ RV. Campsites have water and electricity (AC110, 30amp, and 50amp), also available all year. There is also an RV dump station. There are Primitive Beach Tent Only sites. No hookups or vehicle access on the beach.
Warning 4 Alerts are In Effect
There are 4 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 4 Alerts are In Effect
There are 4 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.
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Map & DirectionsGreat Salt Lake State Park Campground is located in Utah near Magna
Directions
Great Salt Lake State Park is located just off Exit 104 on Interstate 80.
Address
1075 S 13312 W
Magna, UT 84044
Coordinates
40.73354424959075 N
112.21051081255234 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 6/20/26- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 6/20/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 6/20/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 6/20/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 6/20/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 6/20/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 13 min from Salt Lake City, UT
- 40 min from Ogden, UT
- 51 min from Provo, UT
- 1 hr 24 min from Logan, UT
