Antelope Island State Park is in the Great Salt Lake in Davis County, Utah. It is open for year-round recreation and features an abundant wildlife population, including one of the largest free roaming herds of American bison in the U.S. An effort to reintroduce pronghorn to the park has been a success. Other animals at the park include bighorn sheep, mule deer and a wide variety of waterfowl, wading birds and small mammals and reptiles.
Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) of Davis/Morgan County detail of Salt Lake Ranger District (RG) of Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest (NF) in Utah. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).
Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) of Salt Lake Ranger District (RG) of Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest (NF) in Utah. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).
Guide to Utah Scenic Byways. Published by visitutah.com
Antelope Island SP
https://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/antelope-island/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antelope_Island_State_Park
Antelope Island State Park is in the Great Salt Lake in Davis County, Utah. It is open for year-round recreation and features an abundant wildlife population, including one of the largest free roaming herds of American bison in the U.S. An effort to reintroduce pronghorn to the park has been a success. Other animals at the park include bighorn sheep, mule deer and a wide variety of waterfowl, wading birds and small mammals and reptiles.
ANTELOPE ISLAND
STATE PARK
Antelope Island (28,022 acres) is the largest
island in Great Salt Lake and home to
free‑roaming herds of bison, bighorn sheep,
mule deer, and pronghorn antelope.
Facilities and Services
Visitor center — Amenities include wheelchair
accessibility, exhibits, and gift shop.
Historic Fielding Garr Ranch — Self‑guided tour,
exhibits, picnic area, restrooms, and wheelchair
accessible areas.
Day‑use facilities — Bridger Bay offers lake
access, indoor/outdoor shower facilities, picnic
areas, and restrooms. Picnic sites with fire pits
are available in White Rock Bay. Additional picnic
areas are available near the visitor center.
Trails — Vary by length and difficulty. Motorized
vehicles are not allowed on trails.
Bison are the island’s most famous residents.
Twelve animals were introduced to the
island in 1893 and were the foundation for
today’s herd of several hundred. An annual
bison roundup is held each fall to assess the
health of the herd and sell extra animals,
keeping the island’s ecosystem in balance.
In addition to the very popular large
mammals, other wildlife include coyotes,
badgers, porcupines, and numerous birds.
Surrounding the island is Great Salt Lake, the
largest lake west of the Mississippi River, and
one of the saltiest lakes in the world. Salinity
levels are too high to support most aquatic
species. However, brine shrimp, brine flies
and several types of algae thrive in the lake
and are a primary food source for millions of
migrating birds.
Prehistoric people inhabited the island
more than 6,000 years ago. More recently,
Fielding Garr established the first permanent
residence on the island in 1848. Tour the
Historic Ranch for a glimpse of western
ranching history.
Dump Stations — Located at Bridger Bay
Campground and near the visitor center.
Concessions — Full service grill, electric bike
rentals, guided horseback rides, and tours.
Hours of operation vary by season.
Camping
Bridger Bay Campground — 64 campsites with
picnic tables, fire pits, and shade shelters. 35
campsites with water and electricity hookups.
Showers and flush toilets available. 3 cottages
with full restroom, air conditioning, heat, and a
small kitchen with fridge and microwave.
White Rock Bay Campgrounds — 20 primitive
campsites with picnic tables, fire pits, and shade
shelters. Pit toilets only. Showers at Bridger Bay are
available to all campers.
Ladyfinger Campground — 5 campsites include
picnic tables and tent pads. No water, electricity,
or shade. Vault toilet is available. Open fires are
not permitted.
Split Rock Bay Backcountry Campsites —
4 primitive backpacking sites. Mulching toilet.
No shade or water.
Quiet hours 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Park Guidelines
Fires — Fires in designated areas only.
Pets — Dogs must be on a maximum six‑foot
leash at all times. Horses are not allowed on the
beach. Animals on trails must be tethered.
Antelope Island
State Park
No Livestock — No goats, sheep, alpacas, llamas.
Wildlife — Do not feed or disturb wildlife.
Natural and cultural resources — All park
resources are protected. It is unlawful to
remove, alter, destroy or collect them.
Drones — Prohibited March–November.
Drones may be flown December–February
with a park permit.
Your park fees provide for the care, protection,
and enhancement of this park.
Park Operating Hours:
Year-round: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Facilities closed Thanksgiving and December 25.
Address Inquiries To:
Antelope Island State Park
4528 West 1700 South
Syracuse, Utah 84075
(801) 773‑2941 Entrance Gate
(801) 725‑9263 Visitor Center
(800) 322‑3770 Camping Reservations
(801) 538‑7220 Salt Lake Main Office
stateparks.utah.gov
Utah State Parks Mission:
To enhance the quality of life by preserving
and providing natural, cultural and recreational
resources for the enjoyment, education and
inspiration of this and future generations.
Policies, facilities, hours, and regulations may change. To check on
updated information, please contact the park.
Updated 08/2023
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Antelope Island State Park
Junior Ranger
Activity Guide
So You Want to Be a
Junior Ranger?
To become an Antelope Island State Park Junior Ranger, complete the following steps.
Step One:
□ Attend a ranger program.
Name of program I attended: _________________________________
One thing I learned: _________________________________________
Ranger Signature: ___________________________________________
OR
□ Watch the Visitor Center video.
One thing I learned from the video: ____________________________
_____________________________________________________________
Step Two:
□ For ages 4–6, complete at least 3 activities.
□ For ages 7–9, complete at least 5 activities.
□ For ages 10 and up, complete at least 8 activities.
Step Three:
□ Return your booklet to the Visitor Center or Ranch for review and recite the
Junior Ranger Pledge.
DID YOU KNOW?
Pronghorn can sprint at 70 miles per hour, making them the second fastest land animal!
Naming an Island
Ever wonder why we call this place Antelope Island?
It was named by a famous explorer in 1845.
Use the words at the bottom to fill in the blanks and learn how Antelope
Island got its name.
John C. Fremont was a great _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _. When he came to Great Salt
Lake, the Native Americans told him he could ride his _ _ _ _ _ out into
the lake and reach a great island. Fremont and his guide Kit _ _ _ _ _ _
rode across the shallows to the island. On the island, they saw lots of
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, which they believed were antelope. (Pronghorn are not
really antelope at all! They are more closely related to an ancient _ _ _
_ -like animal.) Fremont’s men drank from the freshwater springs. They
_ _ _ _ one of the pronghorn to bring it back for food.
On his way back across the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, Fremont was stopped by an
angry Native American who said that the _ _ _ _ _ _ belonged to him.
Fremont did not want the man to be angry, so he gave him some cloth,
tobacco, and a _ _ _ _ _ to make up for killing the pronghorn. He also
promised to name the _ _ _ _ _ _ after the “antelope” as a tribute.
knife – shot – deer – island – explorer – antelope
Carson – horse – pronghorn – shallows – animal
Trail Journal
Record Your Antelope Island Adventures!
Today’s Date: ______/______/______
I am:
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Biking
Driving
The name of the trail or route I am taking: _______________________________________________________
The length of the trail or route: ___________________________________________________________________
The weather: ______________________________________________________________________________________
The best thing I did today : _______________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Something I learned today: _______________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
The most UNUSUAL thing I saw today: __________________________________________________________
Happy
Excited
Silly
Thirsty
Hungry
Always carry water and snacks.
Always hike with a buddy or family
member. Carry a map!
Stay on marked trails and do not
approach wildlife.
Be kind to other visitors.
Leave what you find where it is. Take
pictures instead!
Look up, look down, look ALL around!
Grumpy
Strong
Tired
Junior Ranger Quests
Antelope Island State Park is full of unique areas for you to explore! Choose
one of the places listed below to visit. Answer the questions about that
location. You only need to visit one to complete the quest, but feel free to
venture out to all three!
1. Buffalo Point. Enjoy the view from the top of a very large hill. Find a
good spot and explore using your senses.
2. Visitor Center Trail. Learn about the amazing rocks found on the island.
3. Beach. Get an up-close look at the critters that call Great Salt Lake home.
JUNIOR RANGER QUEST:
Buffalo Point
Discover Your Senses
Use your five senses to explore your environment. Look, listen, smell, touch,
and taste the area around you. Hike up the hill and find a good place to explore.
What colors do you see? Where did you find them? _________________
________________________________________________________________
The air smells __________________________________________________
The weather feels _______________________________________________
Sit quietly. What do you hear? ____________________________________
JUNIOR RANGER QUEST:
The Beach
Discover Lake Life
The beach is a great place to get right up to the water of Great Salt Lake. The lake may be too
salty for fish, but many other living things do well in the salty habitat! Brine shrimp, algae,
brine flies and their larvae all love the salty water. Brine shrimp and brine flies are a very
important food source for birds.
DIP your finger in the lake. What does it feel like? ________________________
_________________________
Utah
T R AV E L G U I D E
225 miles
to Boise
230 miles
to Yellowstone
Sawtooth National Forest
155 miles to
Grand Teton
GARDEN CIT Y
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Lake
89
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Cache
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Great
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400 miles
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84
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FLAMING GORGE
NTL. REC. AREA
150
80
SALT LAKE CITY
191
80
WENDOVER
215
K AMA S
PARK CIT Y
Uinta
National
Forest
TOOELE
Wasatch
National
Forest
TIMPANOGOS CAVE
NTL. MONUMENT
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Lake
36
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NTL. MONUMENT
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35
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40
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40
300 miles
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National
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50
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28
C A STLE DALE
6
10
257
FILLMORE
70
RICHFIELD
GREEN RIVER
70
ARCHES
NATIONAL PARK
24
Fishlake
National
Forest
24
30 miles
to Grand
Junction
191
128
MOAB
21
CAPITOL REEF
NATIONAL PARK
15
89
62
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Manti-La Sal
National
Forest
24
CANYONLANDS
NATIONAL PARK
TORREY
95
89
CEDAR CIT Y
PANGUITCH
276
ESC AL ANTE
12
CEDAR BREAKS
NTL. MONUMENT
Dixie
National
Forest
MONTICELLO
491
Manti-La Sal
National
Forest
NATURAL BRIDGES
NTL. MONUMENT
BL ANDING
GLEN CANYON
NTL. REC. AREA
BRYCE CANYON
NATIONAL PARK
ZION
NATIONAL PARK
9
95
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180 miles to
Grand Canyon
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the Utah Department of Transportation at 801-965-4000
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89
GRAND STAIRCASE–
ESCALANTE NTL. MONUMENT
Lake Powell
55 miles
to Mesa
Verde
HOVENWEEP
NTL. MONUMENT
BEARS
261 EARS
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National
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162
Four Corners Area
FOUR CORNERS
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National Park
State Park
TRAVEL GUIDE CONTENTS
FOREVER MIGHTY®
PAGE 2
Forever Mighty means preparing for the outdoors and traveling mindfully.
Use these resources to help you plan and prepare for your visit.
THE BUCKET LIST
PAGE 4
Ride with bison, raft the West’s best whitewater, rappel down slot canyons, then
hook a trophy trout — and your vacation is just getting started. Fulfill — or create
— your Utah Bucket List with these nine unforgettable adventures.
GETTING HERE & AROUND
PAGE 10
Getting to Utah is easy, and with a little know-how, getting around is also a breeze.
Traveling in Utah means falling in love with Utah.
SALT LAKE CITY & THE WASATCH FRONT
PAGE 12
You think you know Salt Lake? Immerse yourself in the experiences that truly
define this vibrant city and the greater Wasatch Front.
DINING GUIDE
3
4
5
6
7
PAGE 16
Get to know the sophisticated culinary side of Utah with help from a renowned
dining critic. This roundup is a mere stepping off point of can’t-miss eateries
from Salt Lake City and around the state.
THE GREATEST SNOW ON EARTH ®
PAGE 24
Zip up your coat, then point your skis or board down your choice of nearly 1,000
runs at 14 ski resorts. Repeat. This is your guide to getting here, getting around
and making the most of winter on your Utah ski vacation.
TOP RATED UTAH
PAGE 30
Travelers to Utah love their experiences so much they can’t resist sharing them
with the world. Here are several top attractions trending on TripAdvisor that
deserve a spot on your vacation itinerary.
PARKS & OUTDOORS
PAGE 36
Your adventure starts with The Mighty 5 national parks. It continues with
multiple national monuments, recreation areas and state parks plus vast
stretches of national forest and open lands filling the space between them.
®
SCENIC BYWAYS
PAGE 50
The lure of the open road is strong in Utah. No matter where you drive here,
there’s a scenic way to get where you’re going. These seven scenic byways
will fill your eyes with Utah’s iconic visual splendor.
HERITAGE & ARTS
PAGE 56
Utah has a variety of art and history destinations, as well as a vibrant art, theater,
film, festival and music scene. Utah’s pioneer and indigenous heritage is the
foundation, and our uniquely contemporary offerings include a thriving Olympic
spirit, inspiring earth art and rural artist communities.
BEFORE YOU GO & RESOURCES
PAGE 64
Traveling to Utah is an adventure. It helps to come prepared, always with a little
knowledge, sometimes with gear and supplies. Here are a few tips to help you
start planning and packing for Utah.
Join us
in keeping Utah
FOREVER MIGHTY ®
Utah welcomes all adventurers who care for people and place. As you travel through
Utah, we ask you to:
BE PREPARED FOR THE OUTDOORS
BE MINDFUL OF THE PLACES YOU VISIT
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Utah is the place where prehistory intersects with the enduring spirit of
the Old West. Wild, adventure-rich places cradle vibrant urban centers.
With interstates and airplanes, the world can feel pretty small. On Utah’s
designated scenic byways, the world feels grand; its horizons seem
infinite. As you drive through Utah, you’ll inevitably encounter many of
the state’s scenic byways. In total, Utah’s distinct topography provides
the surface for 27 scenic byways, which add up to hundreds of miles of
vivid travel experiences wherein the road trip is as memorable as the
destination. Utah’s All-American Road: Scenic Byway 12 headlines the
network of top roads thanks to landscapes and heritage unlike anywhere
else in the nation.
All of Utah’s scenic byways are explorative journeys filled with trailheads,
scenic overlooks, museums, local flavors and vibrant communities
where you can stop for the night or hook up your RV. Not sure where
to start? In the following pages, you’ll discover monumental upheavals
of exposed rock strata among multiple national and state parks along
the All-American Road (pg. 4); dense concentrations of fossils along
Dinosaur Diamond (pg. 8); and the blazing red cliffs and deep blue
waters of Flaming Gorge–Uintas (pg. 12) — and that’s just in the first
three highlighted byways. Your journey continues down two dozen
additional byways, arranged north to south.
Best of all, these byways access an outdoor adventureland you can hike,
fish, bike, raft, climb and explore from sunup to sundown — then stay
up to welcome the return of the Milky Way. But get some sleep. There’s
more road ahead.
Vicki Varela
Managing Director, Utah Office of Tourism, Film and Global Branding
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15
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30
16
BRIGHAM CITY
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Salt Lake
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Gorge
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80
WENDOVER
150
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6
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24
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25
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313
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CAPITOL REEF
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9
ST. GEORGE
12
19
26
SNOW CANYON
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143
20
MONTICELLO
PANGUITCH
HOVENWEEP
NTL. MONUMENT
25
276
GRAND STAIRCASE–ESCALANTE
NATIONAL MONUMENT
261
BLUFF
163
491
SPRINGDALE
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MEXICAN HAT
89
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MONUMENT
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•
City
Paved Road
Unpaved Road
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1. Logan Canyon National Scenic Byway
2. Bear Lake Scenic Byway
3. Ogden River Scenic Byway
4. Great Salt Lake Legacy Parkway
5. Mirror Lake Scenic Byway
6. Big Cottonwood Canyon Scenic Byway
7. Little Cottonwood Canyon Scenic Byway
8. Provo Canyon Scenic Byway
9. Nebo Loop National Scenic Byway
10. Energy Loop: Huntington & Eccles Canyon Ntl. Scenic Byway
11. Flaming Gorge–Uintas National Scenic Byway
12. Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway–Ntl. Scenic Byway
13. Dead Horse Mesa Scenic Byway
14. Potash–Lower Colorado River Scenic Byway
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15. Beaver Canyon Scenic Byway
16. Fish Lake Scenic Byway
17. Capitol Reef Country Scenic Byway
18. Scenic Byway 12 All-American Road
19. Utah’s Patchwork Parkway National Scenic Byway
20. Cedar Breaks Scenic Byway
21. Markagunt High Plateau Scenic Byway
22. Mount Carmel Scenic Byway
23. Bicentennial Highway
24. Indian Creek Scenic Byway
25. Trail of the Ancients National Scenic Byway
26. Kolob Fingers Road Scenic Byway
27. Zion Park Scenic Byway
GUIDE CONTENTS
HIGHLIGHTS
DINOSAUR DIAMOND PREHISTORIC
HIGHWAY NATIONAL SCENIC BY WAY
PAGE 08
ALL-AMERICAN ROAD:
SCENIC BYWAY 12
PAGE 04
Thor’s Hammer, Bryce Canyon National Park | Larry Price
Look for the
Geocaching logo
throughout this
guide to see how
many caches are
placed on or near
each byway
Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum, Vernal | Mark Osler
FLAMING GORGE – UINTAS
NATIONAL SCENIC BY WAY
PAGE 12
Flaming Gorge | Dan Ransom
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trips and itineraries at
visitutah.com/itineraries
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The Hogsback, All-American Highway: Scenic Byway 12 | Michael Kunde
NORTH TO SOUTH
LOGAN CANYON TO OGDEN RIVER SCENIC BY WAY LOOP
16
GREAT SALT LAKE LEGACY PARKWAY SCENIC BY WAY
20
MIRROR LAKE SCENIC BY WAY
21
BIG COTTONWOOD CANYON SCENIC BY WAY
22
LITTLE COTTONWOOD CANYON SCENIC BY WAY
23
PROVO RIVER SCENIC BY WAY
24
NEBO LOOP