State Park · Utah, United States
Steinaker State Park
Steinaker State Park is a state park in Utah, United States, covering 2,283 acres (924 ha), established in 1964.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Uintah, Utah, United States |
| Area | 2,283 acres (924 ha) |
| Established | 1964 |
| Coordinates | 40.5175° N, 109.5300° W |
| Managed by | Utah state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Steinaker State Park
Steinaker State Park is a state park and reservoir in Uintah County, Utah, United States, located 7 miles (11 km) north of Vernal. Steinaker State Park opened to the public in 1964. It lies at an elevation of 5,500 feet (1,700 m) in northeastern Utah, south of the Uinta Mountains. The climate is arid with hot summers and cold winters. Plant life at the park includes juniper, cacti, and sagebrush. Wildlife includes badgers, bobcats, coyotes, deer, and rabbits. Birds include golden eagles, hawks, bluebirds, vultures, owls, and osprey. Steinaker State Park is named for John Steinaker, a member of a pioneer family of the region.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Vernal, Utah |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 7 miles north of Vernal |
Airports near this park
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- Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) · Salt Lake City, United States · 129.8 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Utah
Frequently asked questions
Where is Steinaker State Park?
Steinaker State Park is in Utah, United States (40.5175° N, 109.5300° W).
When was Steinaker State Park established?
Steinaker State Park was established in 1964, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Steinaker State Park?
Steinaker State Park covers 2,283 acres (924 ha).
How do I get to Steinaker State Park?
The nearest town is Vernal, Utah. about 7 miles north of Vernal.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Utah_State_Parks — Wikipedia list of Utah state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steinaker_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).