The Great Salt Lake State Marina is a
state park in
Salt Lake County, Utah
Salt Lake County is located in the U.S. state of Utah. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 1,185,238, making it the most populous county in Utah. Its county seat and largest city is Salt Lake City, the state capital. The cou ...
, United States.
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.
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
Salt Lake City (often shortened to Salt Lake and abbreviated as SLC) is the capital and most populous city of Utah, United States. It is the seat of Salt Lake County, the most populous county in Utah. With a population of 200,133 in 2020, th ...
.
Park facilities
The park features a 300 slip
marina along with a boat ramp, and is popular for
swimming
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, and
picnicking. There are
restrooms
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and
showers.
Official Great Salt Lake State Marina website
It is home to the Great Salt Lake Yacht Club.
See also
* Great Salt Lake
References
External links
Great Salt Lake State Marina website
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Protected areas of Salt Lake County, Utah
State parks of Utah