A-16. East Canyon Overlook on the California and Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trails (2009) (cbc5515e-f4e5-4be5-880d-2c9a15fe95d5)
Wasatch Back

Morgan County, Utah

County seat: Morgan
Photo: National Park Service staff, Public domain

Morgan County is a small mountain valley on the back side of the Wasatch, just over the hill from Davis and Weber counties. Morgan is the county seat and the only incorporated city.

Morgan Valley is ringed by mountains. East Canyon Creek and the Weber River meet near Morgan, and the Weber keeps flowing northwest toward Mountain Green and Weber Canyon.

Known for

What Morgan County is known for

A few of the places and things people head here for.

East Canyon State Park

A state park with a 680-acre reservoir for boating and fishing.

Lost Creek State Park

Another state park in the county.

Devil's Slide

A well-known rock formation in the county.

Mountain Green

An unincorporated community about 16 miles up the Weber River from Ogden.

Trail history

An early route of the Hastings Cutoff ran through Morgan Valley and down Weber Canyon.

Getting around

Getting around

Main roads and transit in and out of the county.

I-84 runs through the county, along with state routes 65, 66, 158 and 167.

Some county roads that go into the canyons close in winter.

Cities and towns

Cities and towns in Morgan County

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Place details come from Wikipedia, city and county websites, Utah State Parks and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. Hours, park features and amenities change, so check with the city or park before you go.

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Photo credits Photos are cropped and resized from the originals.

  • Morgan County: “A-16. East Canyon Overlook on the California and Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trails (2009) (cbc5515e-f4e5-4be5-880d-2c9a15fe95d5)” by National Park Service staff, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain