State park campground closed as precaution after Summit County mudslide

State park campground closed as precaution after Summit County mudslide

COALVILLE, Utah, July 16, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Echo State Park has closed its Dry Hollow Campground after a mudslide caused by a storm Wednesday, and due to concerns over possibly impending storms. Guests beach camping at Red Rock can still use their camping pass to access the showers at Dry Hollow. “Everyone is safe, and we appreciate your understanding!,” says a social media post from Echo State Park management. “Yesterday evening, a mudsli…

Mudslide closes beach camping area at Echo State Park after heavy storm

COALVILLE, Utah — A mudslide at Echo State Park prompted officials to temporarily close beach camping at Dry Hollow Campground after a storm moved through the area Wednesday evening. According to Echo State Park officials, the slide occurred as heavy rain fell on dry soil from a nearby farm area across the road from the campground. The runoff carried a mixture of mud, water, and loose vegetation downhill toward the reservoir. Park officials said…