Established in 1961, Wasatch Mountain State Park is Utah's most developed state park. Named for the
Wasatch Mountains, the park consists of and sits at an
elevation of . Wildlife in the park includes
deer,
elk,
wild turkeys, and
moose. Although the southern part of Wasatch Mountain State Park is adjacent to the northeast part of
Deer Creek State Park, the two share only a short border. Of Utah's 40 state parks, Wasatch Mountain State Park was the fifth most visited during the
Fiscal Year 2017. During that period, 360,338 people visited the park, a 6.7% increase over FY2016.
Park facilities Wasatch Mountain State Park is used for mountain activities such as
camping,
picnicking,
hiking,
off-road vehicle use,
horseback riding,
Nordic skiing,
snow tubing, and
snowmobiling. It is also home to Wasatch Mountain and
Soldier Hollow golf courses. Unlike most of Utah's state parks, it is not related to a
body of water (
reservoir,
lake, etc.). There are 139
campsites at the park, two pavilions for group use,
restrooms, showers, and utility hookups.
Access The park has three sections, each with a different access route. The main part of the park, including the headquarters/visitors' center, campgrounds, and Wasatch Golf Course, is most easily reached by
Utah State Route 222 (east Main Street) from Midway. It may also be accessed (except during the winter and early spring) by way of Pine Canyon Road from Guardsman Pass Road (from
Big Cottonwood Canyon) or Utah State Route 224 (from
Park City). The Soldier Hollow portion, which includes the cross-country ski resort and Soldier Hallow Golf Course, is most easily accessed by taking Tate Road (from
Utah State Route 113 in
Charleston) and turning south on Stringtown Road. (Until 1990, this route was designated as
Utah State Route 220.) Dutch Hollow, the least visited area, which includes a hiking trail, is reached via Dutch Canyon Road from River Road on Midway's eastern edge. ==Climate==