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We manage your 46 state parks — from Bear Lake State Park at the Utah/Idaho border to Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum deep in the Four Corners region, and everywhere in between. General Information - Page Expectations and Guidelines
Welcome to the Utah State Parks page, a growing online community where people can share information and experiences about Utah’s state parks and programs. While this is an open forum, we ask that all who contribute do so in a manner that is respectful of others. See our comments policy here: https://naturalresources.utah.gov/social-media-comments-policy

10/21/2026

Wildlife, but make it neon. 🦬✨

The wildlife presence at Antelope Island State Park just got bigger...and a lot brighter! Head out to explore the new visitor center, learn all about Great Salt Lake and its hemispheric significance and keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife. Don't forget to pop over to the east side of the building to marvel at the stunning new Utah Wildlife Walls mural. 👀

Get ready for the event of THE YEAR!🦬💨This Saturday, October 24th, Antelope Island State Park is hosting the annual Biso...
10/21/2026

Get ready for the event of THE YEAR!🦬💨

This Saturday, October 24th, Antelope Island State Park is hosting the annual Bison Roundup!

Once a year, nearly 800 wild bison are rounded up across the island and moved to holding corrals to keep the herd healthy. During Phase 1, hundreds of horseback riders work together to push the bison north into rest corrals. It’s a true Western spectacle, and you’re invited to witness it first-hand!

📍 Best Spots to Watch
🦬Along the East Side Road: Watch the riders drive the herd north starting at 9:00 AM. 

(Get there early! Car parking along the east side road has limited capacity)

🦬Roundup Rendezvous Event: Starting at 10 AM, this is the prime spot to watch the final push into the corrals! Stick around for vendor booths!

🦬White Rock Bay Viewing Area: Grab a great view of the action! Bring a camp chair or blanket to relax while you watch.

(The roundup usually wraps up between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM, but wild animals run on their own schedule!!)

Remember: these giant, “fluffy cows” are not only wild and unpredictable,but they are surprisingly FAST. If a bison decides to cross the road or head your way, stay inside your vehicle and KEEP YOUR DISTANCE!

Bring a chair, a zoom lens and come experience an amazing park tradition. Who’s coming?!

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Looking up, tuning out and getting lost in the cosmos. 🌌✨When the sun sets, Utah’s state parks unlock a whole new world....
10/19/2026

Looking up, tuning out and getting lost in the cosmos. 🌌✨

When the sun sets, Utah’s state parks unlock a whole new world. Far from city lights, our designated dark sky areas offer front-row seats to the Milky Way, meteor showers and endless stellar views.

Whether you’re joining us for a night sky ranger program or bringing your own telescope, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of identifying your first constellation or spotting the glow of the Milky Way.

What’s your favorite constellation or deep-sky object to hunt for when stargazing? 🌟

10/05/2026

Another fall foliage update at Wasatch Mountain State Park!🍁

Here’s what the mountains look like as of October 4.

The colors are still vibrant and a beautiful sight to see. 💛

If you haven’t had the chance to see the foliage in the mountains, you still have time!

Grab your friends and family and head to the mountains to enjoy the fall colors while they’re still here!

Follow along for weekly updates on the foliage.🍁

Get ready for a month full of spooktacular events with Utah State Parks! 🍁Wander under the moonlit sky during enchanting...
10/02/2026

Get ready for a month full of spooktacular events with Utah State Parks! 🍁

Wander under the moonlit sky during enchanting full moon walks, take an up-close look at far away cosmos during captivating star parties and dive into haunted history on ranger-led ghostly adventures. 👻

In the midst of the leaves transforming colors, take this time to step away from your day-to-day life and experience the wonder of the changing seasons this October, where the adventure never ends!

Visit our website for more information on all events!

🎉 Big news! 🎉 🦬Antelope Island State Park is officially opening its brand-new Visitor Center and Theater, and we’re mark...
09/28/2026

🎉 Big news! 🎉 🦬

Antelope Island State Park is officially opening its brand-new Visitor Center and Theater, and we’re marking the occasion with a grand opening celebration.

Join us on Friday, October 2 for free park entry from opening until 3 PM. Come explore the new interactive exhibits, take in the views and grab a bite from local food trucks parked on-site.

We're also hosting free hourly screenings of "Secrets of Great Salt Lake" on our giant new 3D screen from 11 AM to 3 PM.

Projects like this mean so much to our community—they help share the wonder of the lake’s ecosystem while supporting local Utah businesses, restaurants and jobs across the region. We can’t wait to show you around the new space!

Get ready to celebrate and bring your family and friends to experience the island's newest addition!

📍 Antelope Island State Park
📅 Friday, October 2
🎟️ Free Entry: Opening – 3 PM
🎬 Free 3D Movie: Hourly, 11 AM – 3 PM

POV: you go on a camping trip at a Utah State Park.With so many adventures to choose from, it’s hard to pick a favorite ...
09/26/2026

POV: you go on a camping trip at a Utah State Park.

With so many adventures to choose from, it’s hard to pick a favorite moment.

So naturally, you take pictures of all of them.

LET THE COUNTDOWN BEGIN!! 🗓️Today, September 24,  marks one month away from one of State Park’s most popular events of t...
09/24/2026

LET THE COUNTDOWN BEGIN!! 🗓️

Today, September 24,  marks one month away from one of State Park’s most popular events of the year, THE BISON ROUNDUP!!! 🦬🦬

That’s right! The Roundup will take place on Saturday, October 24.

New ‘round here?? Antelope Island State Park is home to nearly 800 wild bison, one of the nation’s largest and oldest public bison herds! 😱

Each year, roughly 200 horseback riders push bison from the south east side of the island into the corrals on the north west side of the island. After a couple days in the corrals to rest and acclimate, the bison will  be checked for pregnancies, vaccinated and given an RFID tag for records sake.

What could be better than watching hundreds of bison being pushed from one side of the island to the other? Enjoying the Roundup Rendezvous! Besides being the best place to view the final push into the corrals, the Rendezvous event area, starting at 10:00 a.m. will have vendor booths for everyone to explore!  🥳

You heard it here first, this is an event you won’t want to miss!!! 🦬🦬

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1594 W North Temple
Salt Lake City, UT
84116

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+18015387220

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