Dixie National Forest Located in southern Utah, the Dixie National Forest occupies almost two million acres and stretches for about 170 miles. The largest National Forest in Utah, it straddles the divide between the Great Basin and the Colorado River.
Dominguez Escalante Interpretive Site Interpretive site of historic Dominguez-Escalante expedition, the Franciscan priests who were the first Europeans to explore the Arizona Strip. They camped here, at the San Bartoleme Camp, in October 1776.
Drinks Canyon Camping Area Elevation 4000 ft. Primitive camping and picnicking on the banks of the Colorado River.
East Canyon Reservoir Recreation at East Canyon Dam and reservoir, a feature of the Weber Basin Project, is managed by the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation. The park headquarters phone number is (801) 829-6866. A 680-acre surface area situated in an open setting 12 miles south of Morgan, Utah at the 5,700-foot elevation on East Canyon Creek. Managed recreation season all year with high use occurring in the summer. Limited use during winter when ice fishing is popular. Available fish species include rainbow, cutthroat, and brown trout. Reservations accepted for some campsites. Fees charged. The East Canyon U.S. Geological Service map covers the area.
East Canyon State Park East Canyon Reservoir is a 680-acre boating and year-round fishing delight nestled in the mountains northeast of Salt Lake City on state routes 65 and 66. Recreationists will find a wide concrete launching ramp, paved parking area, modern rest rooms, showers, fish cleaning station and 31-unit campground with a large overflow area. Two spacious, covered pavilions with electricity are available for groups. A concessionaire provides boat rentals and a refreshment stand.
Echo Camping Area Elevation 4100 ft. This primitive campground offers convenient access to the wonders of Moab`s canyon country-- nearby attractions include petroglyphs, interesting geologic wonders like a natural bridge, and the Colorado River.
