East Canyon State Park

Events

Quadfishalon

January Thru February

Quadfishathon is back! This four-lake ice fishing tournament includes Echo, Lost Creek, Rockport, and East Canyon State Parks. You can enter one tournament or all of the tournaments and get a discount on your entry fee. Echo January 14th, Lost Creek January 28th, Rockport February 4th, and East Canyon February 11th.

Click here to register

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Winterfest Completed

Join the staff of East Canyon State Park for our annual Winterfest.   All of your winter fun is in one great place.  Learn how to cross-country ski, snowshoe, ice fishing, and snowmobiling. There will be a sliding area for the children.  Buy your tickets here.

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Fins and Fur Ice Fishing Derby                                                            Completed

Fins and Fur will be hosting their annual ice fishing derby at East Canyon State Park.  For more information, please visit  Register Here

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Dark Sky Star Party Completed

Join the staff and the University of Utah South Physics Department for a night of learning the night sky. We will have high-power telescopes and programs great for the entire family. We will have adaptive scopes set up for accessibility. For questions please give us a call. 801-829-6866

Military Appreciation Day                                                                   Completed

Join the staff of East Canyon State Park for our annual Military Appreciation Day.   This is a special thank you to all of our current and retired military personnel with free entry into the park.  For further questions please give us a call at 801-829-6866.

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Dark Sky Event & Star Party! Completed

Come celebrate Latino Conservation Week at this International Dark Sky Park! View galaxies, nebulae, and other deep-sky objects through high-powered telescopes provided by park staff and volunteers.

Latino Conservation Week is a national effort created in 2014 to promote the conservation and stewardship of our natural resources, and to provide recreational opportunities for the Latino community. There are nearly 200 events occurring nationwide throughout the week!

This event is open to the general public. Park entrance fee of $10 per vehicle applies. Call the park office for more information, (801) 829-6866.

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Kayak Fishing Seminar                                                                                Completed

East Canyon State Park and DWR are excited to present experts from Kayak Fishing Utah to offer a free Kayak Fishing Clinic for anglers who have never fished from a kayak before. Anglers of all skill levels are welcome to participate.  Park Fees will apply to enter the park.

Join us for a fun day on the water!

The following will be covered

  • Safety while fishing from a kayak
  • Equipment and gear needed
  • How to select and set up a kayak for fishing
  • How to fish from a kayak
  • Fish handling

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WOW- women on the water fishing tournament                                        Completed

East Canyon State Park and the Utah Division of Wildlife are teaming up once again for our annual women on the water fishing tournament.  This is a family-friendly opportunity where female anglers showcase their angling abilities.  Sign up here

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Youth Fishing Tournament                                                                           Completed         

East Canyon State Park and the Utah Division of Wildlife have partnered to host the 4th Annual Youth Fishing Tournament on Saturday, April 30, 2022. This youth trout tournament is for ages 5-17. We aim to provide an avenue for youth to showcase their abilities and to accommodate all skill levels. Even if your kids have never fished before, everyone is welcome to participate!  

Register Here

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Dark Sky Festival & Astronomy Day                                                           Completed                 

Celebrate National Astronomy Day at East Canyon State Park! We are welcoming our friends from the University of Utah’s South Physics Observatory to co-host this fun-filled day of activities for the whole family!
 
3:00 PM – Solar Viewing: Safely gaze at our Sun through special solar telescopes while you learn all about the wonderful star that keeps us alive!
 
5:00 PM – Telescope Workshop: Interested in buying your own telescope or learning how to use one? Then our Telescope Workshop is for you!
 
8:00 PM – Dark Sky Program: Did you know that over 2/3rds of the world’s population cannot see the Milky Way from where they live? Attend our Dark Sky Program to discover what light pollution is and how you can mitigate it.
 
8:30 PM – Astrophotography Workshop: Have you ever wanted to learn to take stunning night sky and Milky Way photos… even with your phone? Attend our astrophotography course to learn how!
 
9:00 PM – Star Party: As darkness falls, enjoy the beautiful dark skies at this International Dark Sky Park! View galaxies, planets, nebulae, and other celestial objects at our star party!
 
These events are weather-dependent. Please keep an eye on our main Facebook page for weather-related updates. Park entrance fee applies. Call the park office for more information, (801) 829-6866.

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Eggstravaganza                                                                                                 April 8 2023

Join the East Canyon State Park staff for our annual East Canyon Egg Hunt. Thousands of eggs will be in place for children. $25.00 per car day use fee will apply. For more information, call 801-829-6866

Únase al personal de East Canyon State Park para nuestra búsqueda anual de huevos de East Canyon. Miles de huevos estarán en el lugar para los niños. Se aplicará la tarifa de uso diario de $25.00 por automóvil. Para obtener más información, llame al 801-829-686

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Tagged Fish Challenge                                                                             TBD

Join us for our annual fall classic!   The fish are tagged and swimming in the water ready to be caught.  Sign up, catch a tagged fish, redeem the tag at the park office, and get a cool prize.  To register please visit this link for  Tickets

Military Appreciation Day                                                                   TBD

Join the staff of East Canyon State Park for our annual Military Appreciation Day.   This is a special thank you to all of our current and retired military personnel with free entry into the park.  For further questions please give us a call at 801-829-6866.

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Youth Fishing Contest:                                                                                             TBD

East Canyon State Park and the Utah Division of Wildlife have partnered to host the 3rd Annual Youth Fishing Tournament on Saturday, April 17, 2021. This youth trout tournament is organized into three age brackets: 5-9 years old, 10-14 years old, and 15-17 years old. We aim to provide an avenue for youth to showcase their abilities and to accommodate all skill levels. Even if your kids have never fished before, everyone is welcome to participate!  

Register Here

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