Kings Peak, the highest peak in Utah. The 13th largest state in the US, Utah covers an area of 84,916 square miles. Kings Peak with an elevation of 13,528 feet, is the highest point in Utah. Beaver Dam Wash, located in the southwestern part of the state, is the lowest point in the state lying at 2,350 feet. The Uinta Mountains have peaks that rise beyond 13,000 feet, and they are 24 peaks.