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Established in 1962 East Canyon State Park is rich in pioneer history. The first wagon train to pass through this area was the infamous Donner Reed party of 1846. One year later, mormon pioneers followed the same trail to get into the Salt Lake Valley.
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The yurts are sixty dollars a night and they can accommodate six to eight people. Each yurt has bunk beds, a table, chairs, lights, and even a cozy fire to warm your toes by. For information on the yurts or any of our 43 state parks in Utah, be sure to check out the parks website at stateparks.utah.gov.
