Mormon Flat and
Large Spring
Explore the beauty and history of East Canyon from
Mormon Flat or Large Spring campgrounds. Located along
the Mormon Pioneer National
Historic Trail, these group areas
are peaceful base camps for your
discovery of routes traveled by
Mormon pioneers and the ill-fated
Donner-Reed party.
Beginning in Henefer, Mormon Pioneer Trail travels
through Morgan County, passing below East Canyon
Reservoir to Emigration Canyon. Walk in pioneer footprints
along four miles of preserved historic trail. From Mormon
Flat Campground, the trail climbs four miles to the top of
Big Mountain located on Highway 65.
To access the Mormon Flat Corridor. travel along State
Road Highway 65 and turn onto Jeremy Ranch Road at
mile marker 14. Follow the road three miles to Large
Spring and Mormon Flat campgrounds. which are located
on the west side of the road. Though Jeremy Ranch Road
is a compacted dirt road accessible during winter. it is not
recommended for two-wheel drive vehicles.
Mormon Flat and Large Spring campgrounds are
avaiiable by reservation only. Water is not available on
site. Vault restrooms are open April through November.
For reservations. call 800-322-3770 or 801-829-6866
during the off-season.
