Utah State Parks

Whether you have a boat for boating and fishing in any of the many Utah State Parks, or are looking for a relaxing get-away, you'll discover our Utah State Park listings as the place to find just the right park for you and your family.  We have compiled all the state parks into one place for your convenience.

Utah State Parks has something for everyone: Boating, Fishing, Bicycling, Camping, Canoeing, Kayaking, Hiking, Swimming or just good relaxation.  Click on any of the links below to find the specific information on boat launching fees, camp reservations and information about the park.

All state parks are controlled and maintained by the State of Utah. They are clean, safe and well maintained by the state.


Listings

  • Anasazi State Park Museum

    Explore this ancient village in the heart of utah's canyon country. one of the largest ancestral puebloan communities west of the colorado river, known as the coombs site, is believed to have been occupied from ad 1160 to 1235 and may have housed as many as 200 people.

  • Antelope Island State Park

    So close to the wasatch front, but a world away ~ visit antelope island state park, the largest island in the great salt lake. view a free-roaming herd of 500 bison, and pronghorn and bighorn sheep that share the rangelands. hike, mountain bike or horseback ride along backcountry trails for spectacular views of great salt lake and island scenery. check in at the visitor center for maps and information on the island's unique biology, geology and history.

  • Bear Lake State Park

    Bear lake state park is nestled high in the rocky mountains on the utah-idaho border. the cool, caribbean-blue waters of bear lake are ideal for waterskiing, swimming, scuba diving, and sailing. anglers enjoy year-round fishing for cutthroat trout, mackinaw, cisco, and whitefish. the park also hosts many annual events, such as a mountain man rendezvous and bear lake raspberry days.

  • Camp Floyd/Stagecoach Inn State Park Museum

    Believing mormons were rebelling against the laws of the united states, president james buchanan dispatched 3,500 troops, nearly one-third of the entire u.s. army, to suppress the rumored rebellion in utah. no rebellion or war ever took place in utah. however, the army stayed to monitor the mormons, explore the western frontier, and provide safety for immigrants moving west to california, oregon, and washington.

  • Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park

    Rippling arcs of rust-colored sand welcome you as you enter coral pink sand dunes state park. contrasted by blue skies, juniper and pinion pines, and steep red cliffs, the park is a wonderful place for camping, photography, off-highway vehicle riding, and playing in the sand. as the only major sand dune field on the colorado plateau, this park is a unique geologic feature that should not be missed.

  • Dead Horse Point State Park

    Stroll along the rim walk, towering 2,000 feet directly above the colorado river. the mesa that is dead horse point provides breathtaking views of the canyon country of southeastern utah and the pinnacles and buttes of canyonlands national park.

  • Deer Creek State Park

    Deer creek state park lies in the southwest corner of beautiful heber valley and consistently provides some of utah's finest year-round fishing. anglers fish for rainbow trout, brown trout, perch, large mouth bass, small mouth bass, and walleye. beautiful deer creek reservoir is also extremely popular for boating, wind surfing, sunbathing, swimming, and sailboating.

  • East Canyon State Park

    East canyon state park is a 680-acre boating and year-round fishing delight nestled in the mountains northeast of salt lake city. anglers fish for rainbow trout and smallmouth bass. although popular with water recreationists, east canyon is also an attraction for history buffs. nearby trails mark the steps of the donner party and the first mormon settlers.

  • Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum

    Visit edge of the cedars pueblo, a village inhabited by the ancestors of contemporary puebloan peoples from ad 825 to 1125, and climb down a ladder to enter the 1,000-year-old kiva. view the largest collection of ancestral puebloan (anasazi) pottery on display in the four corners area. enjoy programs for adults and children, including archaeology and art exhibitions, storytelling, craft workshops, and an annual indian art market held on the first saturday every may. park facilities include a short, paved interpretive trail around the ruin, landscaping with native plants and outdoor sculptures, and picnic area.

  • Escalante Petrified Forest State Park

    Escalante petrified forest state park is located in beautiful southern utah, just 44 miles east of bryce canyon national park. hike along park nature trails through a petrified forest, camp along the shores of wide hollow reservoir, or rent a canoe and paddle on its clear waters. anglers fish for rainbow trout. at the visitor center, view displays of plant and marine fossils, petrified wood and fossilized dinosaur bones over 100 million years old.

  • Flight Park State Recreation Area

    Utah state parks and recreation and the utah hang gliding and paragliding association (uhgpga) are partnering to preserve this unique recreation area that is an excellent site for teaching and gathering experience for flyers of all levels. it is known worldwide as one of the best training sites for both paragliding and hang gliding. flight park state recreation area is being jointly managed by utah state parks and recreation and the utah hang gliding and paragliding association. please visit the uhgpga website for more information about flying safety and requirements.

  • Fremont Indian State Park and Museum

    Discover artifacts, petroglyphs, and pictographs left behind by the fremont indians. during construction of interstate 70, the largest known fremont indian village was uncovered. this museum preserves treasures from the site, including pottery, baskets, and arrowheads. spend a day at the museum, and then camp at nearby castle rock campground.

  • Frontier Homestead State Park Museum

    Frontier homestead state park museum tells the story of development in iron county when in the 1850s, brigham young sent mormon missionaries here to mine and process iron. museum displays include horse-drawn vehicles used from 1850 to 1920 and a collection of pioneer artifacts. an iron industry exhibit features the only known remaining artifact from the original foundry - the town bell.

  • Goblin Valley State Park

    The vast landscape of sandstone goblins may have visitors wondering if they're on mars or in utah. the movie, galaxy quest, was filmed at goblin valley state park because of its unearthly scenery. scores of intricately eroded creatures greet visitors to goblin valley. hike among these rock formations and discover numerous haunting coves. adjacent to the park, off-highway vehicle enthusiasts will find hundreds of miles of dirt roads to explore.

  • Goosenecks State Park

    Gaze at the results of 300 million years of time, where the san juan river winds its way through the desert 1,000 feet below. goosenecks state park offers spectacular views of this amazing and rare geologic formation, known as an entrenched meander. over a distance of one and a half miles, the san juan flows for more than six miles through the twists of the entrenched meander.

  • Great Salt Lake State Marina

    Great salt lake state marina offers spectacular views of sunsets over the great salt lake, a search and rescue operations center, and provides marina access for sailors, sculling enthusiasts, other boaters, and bird watchers.

  • Green River State Park

    Rest under a canopy of cottonwood trees or accept the challenge of a nine-hole golf course on the banks of the green river. annual events include the 184-mile friendship cruise and melon days.

  • Gunlock State Park

    In scenic red rock country, lies gunlock reservoir where boating, water sports and quality fishing for largemouth bass, crappie, and catfish attract visitors.

  • Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail

    The historic union pacific rail trail is a 28-mile non-motorized trail. one end of the trail begins in park city and follows interstate 80 through wanship and coalville to echo reservoir, the other end of the trail. activities include hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, jogging, nordic skiing and wildlife watching. the rail trail is managed by the mountain trails foundation.

  • Huntington State Park

    Cinnamon-colored buttes provide a backdrop for this quiet desert oasis. popular with locals, this warm-water reservoir is ideal for waterskiing, fishing, and crawdad catching. anglers fish for largemough bass, trout, bluegill, and catfish. huntington is a great weekend destination or a perfect picnic spot.

  • Hyrum State Park

    Tucked away in cache county, hyrum state park offers many recreation opportunities including fishing, boating, and camping. surrounded by tall, shady trees, hyrum provides an excellent place for an afternoon picnic, or spend the whole weekend trolling on the lake catching yellow perch, rainbow trout, bluegill, and largemouth bass.

  • Jordan River OHV Center

    Four separate tracks, with tabletops and banked turns, are open from approximately early april to approximately mid-october. off-highway motorcycle (ohm) riders will enjoy two motocross (mx) tracks. the novice and grand-prix tracks are open to both ohms and atvs.

  • Jordanelle State Park

    Jordanelle state park is located in a picturesque mountain setting near heber city. the park offers an array of recreation opportunities near the wasatch front. camping, boating, swimming, fishing, and hiking are some of the activities to do at this very popular park. anglers fish for trout, bass, and perch. the park offers two recreation areas, hailstone and rock cliff. Hailstone is a large developed campground and day-use area on the west side of the reservoir, and is a favorite location of boaters and rv campers. many of our campsites offer water and electric hook-ups.

  • Kodachrome Basin State Park

    Sixty-seven monolithic stone spires called sedimentary pipes accentuate multi-hued sandstone layers revealing 180 million years of geologic time. the color and beauty found here prompted a 1948 national geographic society expedition to name the area kodachrome after the popular color film.

  • Millsite State Park

    Camp in the quiet campground, and boat on the blue waters of millsite reservoir. anglers fish for rainbow trout and cutthroat trout. play 18 holes on a nearby golf course or bring off-highway vehicles and mountain bikes to enjoy miles of trails in nearby ferron canyon.

  • Otter Creek State Park

    This quiet getaway is a great destination for atv riders, boaters, and birders. access three atv trails, including the paiute trail, directly from the park. lure a record catch from otter creek reservoir, a prime fishery where anglers fish for rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, brown trout, and small mouth bass. go birding during spring and fall as many bird species pass through the park on their journey along the pacific migratory bird flyway.

  • Palisade State Park

    Play 18-holes of golf, paddle a boat or fish for trout on palisade reservoir, then set up the perfect campsite. this park offers something for everyone, from its desert canyon golf course, rv and tent camping, to access for off-highway vehicle riding in nearby six-mile canyon.

  • Piute State Park

    Resting on cliffs of the sevier plateau, piute reservoir attracts anglers who enjoy trophy fishing for small-mouth bass, rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, and brown trout. this primitive park is a quiet getaway and a well-kept secret.

  • Quail Creek State Park

    Boasting some of the warmest waters in the state and a mild winter climate, quail creek reservoir lures boaters and anglers year-round. anglers fish for rainbow trout and bass. spend a day on the water or visit a nearby state or national park, then retire to a campsite in a spectacular red rock desert setting.

  • Red Fleet State Park

    Hike to 200-million-year-old dinosaur tracks, boat and fish on red fleet reservoir, and camp or picnic in a campground overlooking a sandstone and desert landscape. anglers fish for large-mouth bass, bluegill, rainbow trout, and brown trout. in the heart of dinosaurland, red fleet is a destination in itself and great location for discovery of the area.

  • Rockport State Park

    Experience the cool waters of rockport reservoir. wakeboard, waterski, canoe or paddle. anglers fish for bass, perch, and rainbow trout. during winter, ice fish and access nearby snowmobile trails.

  • Sand Hollow State Park

    Boat and fish on beautiful blue sand hollow reservoir, explore and ride the dunes of sand mountain on an off-highway vehicle, then rv or tent camp in one of two developed campgrounds. anglers fish for bass, bluegill, and crappie.

  • Scofield State Park

    Camp, boat, and fish at this summer and winter recreation destination situated high in the manti-lasal mountains. during winter, ice fish, snowmobile, and cross-country ski in a spectacular mountain setting. anglers fish for rainbow trout and cutthroat trout. three separate areas offer amenities for day and overnight use.

  • Snow Canyon State Park

    Contrary to its name, winter visitors will rarely find any "white stuff" at this 7,400-acre desert park. named after lorenzo and erastus snow, early utah leaders, snow canyon offers 16 miles of hiking trails, technical rock climbing, horseback riding, year-round camping, nature studies, wildlife viewing, and photographic opportunities galore. all of this is set against a stunning backdrop of towering sandstone cliffs in red and white, and peaks and valleys of jumbled black lava rock interspersed with serpentine sandy washes.

  • Starvation State Park

    The sprawling waters of starvation reservoir offer great fishing and boating. find a secluded campsite at one of four primitive campgrounds and one developed campground. anglers can fish for walleye and trout. bring your off-highway vehicle and ride on nearby trails.

  • Steinaker State Park

    Fish for rainbow trout and largemouth bass, and enjoy sandy beaches, swim, boat, and waterski at steinaker reservoir. select a secluded campsite overlooking the water and under the skies of dinosaurland.

  • Territorial Statehouse State Park Museum

    Territorial statehouse in fillmore is utah's oldest existing governmental building. in anticipation of utah's statehood, early pioneer brigham young directed construction of the building as the state's capitol. only the south wing was ever completed. the existing portion was finished in time for the december 1855 meeting of the territorial legislature, which was the only full session held in the old statehouse. in december 1858, the seat of government was returned to salt lake city.

  • This Is The Place Heritage Park

    Experience the daily life of 19th century pioneers in the intermountain west. costumed docents and historical interpreters staff more than 40 pioneer-era homes and shops in heritage village, where you'll see craft/trade demonstrations and experience a wide range of "hands-on" educational and entertaining activities.

  • Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum

    So much time is revealed here, even more geologic time than in the grand canyon. within an 80-mile radius of vernal, evidence of the entire earth's history is visible. at its center is the utah field house of natural history state park museum. the new museum is located two blocks east of the old field house, a 22,000-square foot structure to preserve and reveal the wealth of prehistory found within the uinta basin.

  • Utah Lake State Park

    Utah's largest freshwater lake provides fishing access for channel catfish, walleye, white bass, black bass, and several species of panfish. spend an evening rv or tent camping, then powerboat, canoe, or sail the day away on utah lake.

  • Wasatch Mountain State Park

    Year-round adventure awaits - golf, hike, bike, camp, horseback ride, snowmobile, cross-country ski, and snowshoe at wasatch mountain. during warmer months, reserve a tee time at the popular lake and mountain golf courses. in winter, ski or snowmobile through the alpine terrain.

  • Willard Bay State Park

    Boat, swim, waterski, and fish on the warm waters of willard bay. camp under tall cottonwood trees that frame the night sky. anglers fish for walleye, channel catfish, black crappie, and wipers. during winter months, willard bay is a wildlife watching area for nesting eagles. two areas, north and south marinas, offer all the amenities for a weekend at the bay.

  • Yuba State Park

    The sprawling waters of yuba state park provide a variety of recreation opportunities for visitors. warm water and sandy beaches, along with nearby off-highway vehicle riding areas, lure visitors during summer months. anglers fish for rainbow trout, walleye, catfish, and northern pike. yuba is one of the few state parks with boat-in camping and is very popular with water recreationists.