MOUNTAINLAND STATE PARKS

Wasatch Mountain State Park

Located in Midway and encompassing 22,000 acres of wooded mountain slopes, this is Utah's largest state park. It features an outstanding 27 hole golf course, improved camping and picnic areas, and a network of scenic mountain roads. (801) 654-1791.

Camp Floyd Stagecoach Inn State Park The Frontier Inn, a 19th Century cemetery and Army commissary remain from 1858 when General Johnston camped 5,600 troops (the largest concentration of military in the United States at that time) here to watch over the Mormons. West of Lehi on Highway 73. (801) 768-8932.

Rockport State Park Rockport reservoir features first-rate fishing, waterskiing, swimming, and sailboating in the summer; cross-country skiing and ice fishing in the winter. Rockport has developed and non-developed campgrounds, boat rentals, gasoline, and other sundries. You'll find everything you need right here! Wanshipk, (801) 336-2241

Utah Lake State Park The largest fresh-water lake in Utah offers fantastic fishing, boating, canoeing, and kayaking. Facilities include four boat launching ramps, a sheltered 30-acre marina, 78 boat slips, modern rest rooms, showers, 71 campsites, and a handicap fishing area. Provo, (801) 375-0731.

Deer Creek State Park Fishing, sailing, and watersports are consistently wonderful in this reservoir which lies in the southwest corner of beautiful Heber Valley. Featured here are a boat launch, modern rest rooms and showers, a 31-unit campground, paved parking, and concessions. (435) 654-0171.

Jordanelle Reservoir State Park
Completed in 1993, the Jordanelle Dam will create a reservoir which when filled, will cover 3,068 surface acres, ideal for boating, fishing and water sports. The park also includes a nature center and theater, group-use pavilions, and elevated boardwalks and trails. Boating and camping facilities are available April through September. (801) 538-7220

Echo Reservoir Built in the 1930's to store irregation water, Echo is a favorite fishing, sailing, and water sport area. The reservoir has a surface area of 1,500 acres and offers excellent trout fishing and camping. Coalville. (801) 336-9894.

Shopping The entire area features fabulous shopping, from quiet country stores to modern shopping malls to exclusive boutiques. Some prime shopping areas include Park City's Main Street, the Factory Stores @ Park City (featuring over 40 outlet stores), and the University Mall. Orem, (801)224-0694.