Great Salt Lake State Park

Category: State park

Address: 13312 West 1075 South, Magna, UT 84044, USA

Phone: +18018280787

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–8PM

Monday: 11AM–7PM

Tuesday: 11AM–7PM

Wednesday: 11AM–7PM

Thursday: 11AM–7PM

Friday: 11AM–7PM

Saturday: 9AM–8PM

Reviews

Katie Lauver

Jul 4, 2022

Once you get past the smell, during brine shrimp season, this is a really neat place. We did a boat/float tour of the lake. What a great time. The salty water made your skin and hair feel fantastic the next day.

Andreas Ramos

May 21, 2022

One of the best nature places in Salt Lake City. A bit of a drive from the city. Walk on the lake's shore. If clear and sunny, great view of lake, mountains. The ranger station is helpful w answers. Buy a small container of salt for your table. Spectacular view of stars at night. I also recommend Antelope Island.

Tahira Najm

May 16, 2022

We loved the beautiful landscape of this State Park. Its close to SLC downtown and can be added to ones iteniary even if you are in the city for a day or two. There is parking available and a small visitor center too. We took some beautiful pictures besides the lake. My kids enjoyed the rock structures and also made some. The sand was slightly wet and ruined my kids shoes cuz they were not careful enough. It would be wise to come in crocs or beach sandals. We went in April and therw were no bugs or unbearable smell contrary to some of the reviews. Maybe it was the weather. I recommend this place for anyone who likes scenic places and would like to experience a different kind of lake.

Melissa keip

Mar 18, 2022

Amazing. Staff are polite. Disability friendly. And a breathtaking site to see. It is also near a gold and copper refinery. Great place to see natural salt deposits that form right on the beach! There are bathroom facilities. A nice marina too. Good for early spring to fall exploration. There is a 5.00 fee to get in.

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Questions & Answers

It says this place opens at 11am. Can we access the park by foot before it opens? Just want to see Salt Lake up close before we drive out of town

Scott Reid | Jun 27, 2021
xXPROBABY_360Xx | Jun 28, 2021

I don't recommend it it's just too far the walking @Scott Reid

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We can camping overnight....?

victor martinez | Sep 30, 2020
Mike Jacobson | Oct 1, 2020

There are a few spots for RV camping, you can reserve a spot on reserveamerica.com

Does anyone knows if you can kayak in this park? Thank you :)

Searcy Pavia | Jul 27, 2020
Roger Lloyd | Jul 28, 2020

Yes you can, there's a marina right there.

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How late will the check in gate be open?

ANN ROUTH | Jun 27, 2021
Emily No | Jun 28, 2021

The gate itself is open from sunrise to sunset. If you want to check in for camping you'll want to be there before 8 pm in order to get the codes for the gate and shower.

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Can you bring your own picnic basket/food too the park?

Steven Reynolds | May 28, 2021
Frank Dalton | May 29, 2021

Absolutely! Enjoy!

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Can you swim in salt lake?

Paula Jane | Apr 28, 2021
sam shrestha | Apr 29, 2021

Yes

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Will there be someone there on Sunday to show us the salt crystals

Linda Litster | Jul 27, 2020
Robert M | Jul 28, 2020

Most likely not. But worth the $5 entrance fee.

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What is the entrance charge?

Dee Green | Feb 27, 2021
Angelic Anderson | Feb 28, 2021

There is a $5 entrance fee for a vehicle up to 8 people and over 8 people there is a $20 entrance fee

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Can you go swimming/float here?

ethan bosinger | Jul 28, 2019
Nicola Johnson | Jul 29, 2019

They have outdoor rinse off showers. The parking attendant says the first few feet smell because if the flies but once you get past that it is very pleasant. We did not give it a try, but other people were swimming.

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Can you fish here?

Ronald Williamson | Jul 28, 2019
Peter Hoogeveen | Jul 29, 2019

There are no fish living in the Great salt lake. It is too salty.

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