Great Salt Lake State Park
The Great Salt Lake State Marina is a state park in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States.
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IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
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  Location of Great Salt Lake State Marina in Utah  Great Salt Lake State Park (the United States) | |
| Location | Salt Lake, Utah, United States |
| Coordinates | 40°44′01″N 112°12′36″W |
| Elevation | 4,200 ft (1,300 m) |
| Established | 1978[1] |
| Visitors | 254,317 (in 2011)[2] |
| Operator | Utah State Parks |
History
The Great Salt Lake State Marina opened to the public as a state park in 1978, and the marina itself was expanded two years later.[1]
Geography
The park is located at an elevation of 4200 feet, on the south shore of the Great Salt Lake, 16 miles west of Salt Lake City.[1]
Park facilities
The park features a 300 slip marina along with a boat ramp, and is popular for swimming, and picnicking. There are restrooms and showers.[3]
It is home to the Great Salt Lake Yacht Club.[1]
See also
References
- "Great Salt Lake Marina: About the Park". Utah State Parks. Archived from the original on January 23, 2012. Retrieved February 10, 2012.
- "Utah State Park Visitation". Utah State Parks Planning. Archived from the original on March 16, 2011. Retrieved February 10, 2011.
- Official Great Salt Lake State Marina website Archived 2010-10-13 at the Wayback Machine
External links
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