It is only 14 miles from the Interstate to Deer Creek Reservoir and 23 miles to Charleston Bridge, where the Middle Provo reaches Deer Creek Reservoir. To reach the Middle Provo from Salt Lake City, take I-80 East to US 40, then go east on US 40 until you pass Jordanelle Reservoir and cross the Provo River. A left turn onto SR 32 and another quick left takes you to Jordanelle Dam. If you turn right at SR 32 from US 40, you will parallel the river on your way to Midway. You can also take US 189 from Provo or Heber and turn off at Midway, reaching the Middle Provo at Charleston Bridge.
Access is a little more widely spaced on the Middle Provo.
Most of this section has levees down both sides with a two-track road on top, so walking up and down the river is pleasant. The dikes will be removed during the reconstruction, but access will be improved with more parking, restrooms and trails. The streambed of the Middle is composed of slippery cobble rock, which can be difficult to walk on in low flows, not to mention high water. The Lower Provo has many turnouts closely spaced along US 189, but be very careful when entering back onto the highway. Traffic is highway speed and often hard to see.