Huntington North Reservoir (Huntington)
Huntington North Reservoir, a feature of the Emery County Project, was created by the Huntington North Dam and the East and West Dikes. Recreation management at Huntington North Reservoir is performed by the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation. The park headquarters can be reached at (435) 687-2491. With a 240-acre surface area, the off-stream reservoir is situated at the 5, 480-foot elevation. Managed recreation season is all year, with heavy use.
Moon Lake Reservoir (Roosevelt)
The Moon Lake Project is in northeastern Utah on the north side of the Duchesne River about 140 miles east of Salt Lake City, Utah. Moon Lake Dam and reservoir, high in the Uinta Mountains in the Ashley National Forest, is probably one of the most picturesque of Utahs manmade lakes.Recreation management at Moon Lake is under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Forest Service, Ashley National Forest. The Forest Service can be reached at (435) 722-5018.
Red Fleet Reservoir (Vernal)
Red Fleet Dam, a feature of the Jensen Unit, Central Utah Project, is on Big Brush Creek about 10 miles northeast of Vernal, Utah. Recreation management at Red Fleet Resevoir is performed by the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation. The park headquarters can be reached at (435) 789-4432 or by e mail at www.nrdomain.nris.help@state.ut.us. Situated 13 miles north of Vernal, Utah, at 5, 600-foot elevation and with 520-acre surface area.
Steinaker Reservoir (Vernal)
Flows of Ashley Creek are regulated by Steinaker Dam, Central Utah Project, Vernal Unit, constructed offstream in Steinaker Draw about 3.5 miles north of Vernal, Utah.Recreation management at Steinaker Reservoir is performed by the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation. The park headquarters can be reached at (435) 789-4432 or by e mail at stsp@nrdomain.nrdpr.state.ut.us.
Virgin River Canyon Recreation Management Area (St. George)
Nestled in a pocket of the spectacular Virgin River Gorge, this recreation area is surrounded by colorful cliffs and rocky canyons. The Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area offers a developed campground, picnic/day use area, hiking trails and access to the Virgin River and two wilderness areas.
Fishlake National Forest (Richfield)
Located in central Utah, the Fishlake National Forest has mountains rising from the valleys and elevated plateaus holding hidden niches of beauty and solitude. Water is especially important in this semi-arid climate and small streams "feed" the valleys. Canyons cut by these streams have coloriful walls revealing a variety of geology. There is a mix of sedimentary and volcanic rocks as this is the transition zone between the Colorado Plateau and the Basin and Range Provinces.
Wasatch-Cache National Forests (Salt Lake City)
Located in northern Utah and southwestern Wyoming, lies the Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The forest encompasses three major areas: 1) the northern and western slopes of the Uinta Mountains, 2) the Wasatch Front from Lone Peak north to the Idaho border including the Wasatch, Monte Cristo, and Bear River Ranges, and 3) the Stansbury Range, in the Great Basin. The Forest boundary encompasses approximately 2 million acres.
East Canyon Reservoir (Morgan)
Recreation at East Canyon Dam and reservoir, a feature of the Weber Basin Project, is managed by the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation. The park headquarters phone number is (801) 829-6866. A 680-acre surface area situated in an open setting 12 miles south of Morgan, Utah at the 5, 700-foot elevation on East Canyon Creek. Managed recreation season all year with high use occurring in the summer.
Mt. Trumbull (St. George)
Mt. Trumbull is centered in the Uinkaret Mountains, just north of the Grand Canyon. The area contains basalt flows and cinder cones draped with ponderosa pine, pi*on pine, and juniper. Tassel-eared Kaibab squirrels and wild turkeys are abundant.
Mule Canyon Ruin (Monticello)
Mule Canyon Ruin is a classic ancestral Puebloan (previously called Anasazi) archaeological site that has been stabilized and interpreted for the public. The site, displaying a kiva, small tower, and a room block, provides a close-up, convenient and casual view into the past without the crowds associated with some of the more prominent Four Corners ruins and monuments.
North Fork Virgin River Merriam's Turkey Viewing Area (Kanab)
The North Fork Virgin River Merriam's Turkey Viewing Area consists of a stream that runs through small meadows interspersed with forest. Streamside vegetation is composed of cottonwood and willows, while uplands are primarily pi*on-juniper and Gambel oak stands with scattered ponderosa pines.
Westwater Canyon (Moab)
The Westwater Canyon area provides a stretch of renowned whitewater opportunities for both rafters and kayakers. The black, uplifted rocks in the canyon represent the oldest exposed formations in eastern Utah. Many species of wildlife inhabit the canyon. There are also several historic sites along the river corridor. Heading west, this is the first canyon along the Colorado River within Utah.
Mokaac Trail (St. George)
Scenic views, chance wildlife sightings and a sense of history await you on the Mokaac Trail. Mokaac Trail was once part of a main road onto the western Arizona Strip beginning in the early 1900's. The trail is no longer a part of the active road system but remains a symbol of earlier times and modes of transportation.
Desolation Canyon Recreation Management Area (Price)
The 84 miles of the Green River that run through Desolation and Gray Canyons provide a premiere wilderness river trip through Utah's deepest canyons. The river traveler encounters approximately 60 Class II and III rapids. In addition to river-running, there are wonderful opportunities for camping, archaeologic and geologic interpretation, wildlife watching, hiking, and exploring.
Grand Gulch Plateau Recreation Management Area (Monticello)
The Grand Gulch/Cedar Mesa Plateau is a unique area for exploring. This is a place where cultural resources are found in primitive and wilderness-like settings. Most canyons and cultural sites can only be reached by hiking or backpacking.
Flaming Gorge-Uintas Scenic Byway (Vernal)
Designated as the state`s first National Forest scenic byway in 1988, this route known as `The Drive Through the Ages` travels through the Ashley National Forest and east of Uinta Mountains, one of the few east-west ranges in the country.
Dominguez Escalante Interpretive Site (St. George)
Interpretive site of historic Dominguez-Escalante expedition, the Franciscan priests who were the first Europeans to explore the Arizona Strip. They camped here, at the San Bartoleme Camp, in October 1776.
Sand Wash Recreation Area (Vernal)
Primitive campground is convenient for those who plan to put in to Labyrinth Canyon the next day.
Price Canyon Recreation Area (Price)
Elevation 8000 ft. 18 campsites. 3 large group, day-use sites available through reservations. There is a self-guided nature walk through the forest of oak, pines, and mountain mahogany to the ridgetop. Fantastic overlooks from the canyon.
Indian Creek Recreation Area (Monticello)
Elevation 5000 feet. Indian Creek Corridor is 8640 acres of rocky red canyon country currently being considered an area of environmental concern in order to preserve its scenic status.
Parowan Gap Petroglyph Area (Cedar City)
Elevation 5600 feet. Superb display of Anasazi rock art. This a popular destination for those traveling from Parowan or Cedar City.
Canyon Rims Recreation Area (Moab)
An area of limitless opportunity-- hiking, horseback riding and hiking through the redrock country, exploring canyon country geology or taking a leisurely scenic drive along the Needles/ Anticline overlook roads. The recreation area contains campgrounds at Wind Whistle and Hatch Point.
Echo Camping Area (Moab)
Elevation 4100 ft. This primitive campground offers convenient access to the wonders of Moab`s canyon country-- nearby attractions include petroglyphs, interesting geologic wonders like a natural bridge, and the Colorado River.
Fisher Towers Recreation Site (Moab)
Elevation 4200 ft. A popular destination for technical rock climbing.
Goldbar Camping Area (Moab)
Elevation 4000 ft. Spectacular primitive camping in the heart of canyon country. Three group sites can accomodate RVs of all sizes.
Baker Dam Reservoir Campground (St. George)
5000 foot elevation. 19 campsites by the reservoir formed by the Santa Clara River. Fishing for brown and rainbow trout in a shady camping area.
Labyrinth Canyon Recreation Area (Price)
Elevation 4000 feet. A flat and gentle desert river, flowing through a region of spectacular canyons. A great 4 day canoe trip.
Ponderosa Grove Campground (Kanab)
Elevation 6300 feet. 9 campsites in a spectacularly colorful setting, just north of the Coral Pink Sand Dunes. The campground itself is in a ponderosa forest which borders the unique Coral Pink Sand Dunes.
Browns Park Recreation Management Area (Vernal)
Elevation 5700 ft. A diverse area, with outlaw hideouts and blue ribbon fishing in the Green River. Located along a wonderful two lane paved road that heads to the Jones Hole Fish Hatchery and Dinosaur National Monument.
Cliff Ridge Hang Gliding Area (Vernal)
Elevation 8150 ft. Atop the Blue Mountain Plateau, would-be fliers can enjoy spectacular deep canyons of both the Green and the Yampa Rivers.
Koosharem Reservoir (Richfield)
Elevation 6995 ft. The reservoir is at one end of the justly popular Paiute ATV trail. For those who wish to pursue more contemplative activities, the reservoir is stocked with trout, and there is trail access into the Fishlake National Forest.
Otter Creek Reservoir Recreation Area (Richfield)
Elevation 6400 ft. The cold, clear waters of this large reservoir offer year-round fishing for rainbow trout. For wildlife watchers, waterfowl, raptors, deer, antelope, and elk abound. If you prefer a wild ride through the woods, try the famed Paiute ATV trail, accessible from here. Dispersed camping or developed camping in the state park.
Grosvenor Arch (Escalante)
A beautiful drive along Cottonwood Creek Drive takes you to this rare double natural arch, one of the most unusual featured of the Grand Staircase- Escalante National Monument.
Joshua Tree National Landmark (St. George)
This site is a Joshua Tree forest noted for its high number of trees. This area really allows people to get up close and personal with the strange, Dr. Seuss-like cactus trees. The Virgin river runs through west of the forest, creating a welcome oasis from the Mojave desert scenery. No facilities, but dispersed camping is permitted. If you are lucky you may glimpse the desert tortoise, but don`t disturb them or remove them, because they are a threatened species.
Little Sahara Recreation Area (Fillmore)
Elevation 5000 - 5400 feet. These rolling dunes are comprised of 60, 000 acres of free-moving sand dunes, sagebrush flats, and juniper-covered hills. The dunes are an ideal dune-buggy playground, while the sagebrush flats and surrounding mountains are a challenge for motorcycles and 4-wheel drive vehicles. Campgrounds can be found at Jericho, Sand Mountain, Oasis, and White Sands.
Bonneville Salt Flats (Salt Lake City)
30, 000 acres of flat ancient salt beds, a remnant of the prehistoric sea, Lake Bonneville, which once covered a huge expanse of the Great Basin, and is now reduced to the Great Salt Lake. The Salt flats are legendary for their high speed raceway, which provides a perfect surface and size for the jet powered rocket racers which attain speeds of over 600 mph. Permits must be obtained for filming, racing, rocket shoots, archery, and any off-the-wall experimental use.
Knolls OHV Recreation Area (Salt Lake City)
Elevation 4275 feet. The landscape at Knolls consists of sand dunes, mud flats, rock outcrops, and salt flats. Perhaps not the place for a romantic picnic, but certainly ideal for OHV use and motorcycling. There are no facilities here, but it is still popular among enthusiasts, who just bring what they need for a day of hard riding. Each year several riding events are staged here.
White River Recreation Area (Vernal)
Elevation 5040 feet. A floater`s and paddler`s paradise, the White River offers some great canoeing, rafting, and limited kayaking with a range of river trips between 24 and 80 miles. The 20 mile shuttle between the Bonanza Bridge and the Enron takeout is on a respectable dirt road. The ride is mostly calm water with a few Class II rapids during spring runoff. Put in at Bonanza Bridge and take out at the Enron Well location.
Topaz Mountain Rockhound Recreation Area (Fillmore)
These sere hills contain some of the most productive and diverse rockhound areas in the west. Visitors to Topaz mountain can collect a variety of topaz and crystals, while nearby are trilobite beds (at Antelope Springs), and geode beds near Dugway. There are no facilities in any of these areas, but dispersed camping is permitted throughout.
Yuba Reservoir Recreation Area (Fillmore)
Elevation 5000 feet. The warm waters of Yuba Reservoir provide a wonderful setting for boaters, waterskiers, windsurfers, sailors and swimmers. In addition, there is year-round fishing for walleye, perch, catfish, and northern pike. This reservoir is popular on weekends, especially during the summer months.
Antelope Island State Park (Syracuse)
Antelope Island is the largest island in the Great Salt Lake. It is reached via a 7.2 mile causeway.Activities include saltwater bathing, bird watching, camping, hiking, biking, horseback riding, picnicking, sunbathing, exploring historical sites, photography and viewing wildlife in its natural habitat. Watchable wildlife viewing opportunities abound with a herd of 600 bison, deer, coyotes, antelope, bighorn sheep, shorebirds, and waterfowl.
Camp Floyd/ Stagecoach Inn State Park and Museum (Fairfield)
This former military post quartered the largest troop concentration in the United States from 1858 to 1861. About 400 buildings housed the 3, 500 troops sent West to suppress an assumed Mormon rebellion. The troops returned East in 1861 for Civil War duty. Only a cemetery and commissary building remain as silent evidence of turbulent Camp Floyd.Nearby Stagecoach Inn was an overnight stop on the historic overland stage and Pony Express route.
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park (Kanab)
Twelve miles off U.S. Highway 89 near Kanab, lies the wide-sweeping expanse of Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park. It is a wonderful place for riding off-highway vehicles, taking photographs or just playing in the sand. The park has a 22 unit pull-through campground, modern rest rooms, showers, waste disposal station and blacktop roads. It serves as an excellent base camp for exploring Utah's extraordinary scenery.
East Canyon State Park (Morgan)
East Canyon Reservoir is a 680-acre boating and year-round fishing delight nestled in the mountains northeast of Salt Lake City on state routes 65 and 66. Recreationists will find a wide concrete launching ramp, paved parking area, modern rest rooms, showers, fish cleaning station and 31-unit campground with a large overflow area. Two spacious, covered pavilions with electricity are available for groups. A concessionaire provides boat rentals and a refreshment stand.
Edge of the Cedars State Park (Blanding)
Edge of The Cedars State Park is the site of a pre-Colombian Pueblo Indian ruin and a modern museum, which is the regional archaeological repository for southeast Utah. Remains of the Ancestral Pueblo Indian Village with its unique architectural structures is a testament to the Indian civilization that once flourished in southeastern Utah. Edge of the Cedars museum houses an excellent collection of Anasazi pottery and other exceptional ancient Indian artifacts.
Goblin Valley State Park (Green River)
Scores of intricately eroded creatures greet visitors to Goblin Valley. Hike among intricately eroded rock formations in haunting coves in this photographers' paradise. Adjacent to the park, off-highway vehicle enthusiasts will find hundreds of miles of dirt roads to explore.Goblin Valley State Park is in Emery County between Green River and Hanksville off State Route 24.
Great Salt Lake Marina State Park (Salt Lake City)
The marina is 16 miles west of Salt Lake City on Interstate 80. A marina with 300 slips is available for year-round boating on the lake that seldom freezes. No entrance fee is charged.
Gunlock State Park (Santa Clara)
In scenic red rock country, 15 miles northwest of sunny St. George lies the 240-acre Gunlock Reservoir where year-round boating, water sports and quality fishing for bass and catfish attract visitors. Facilities include boat launching ramp and pit privies.
Huntington State Park (Huntington)
This beautifully landscaped state park is 237 acres of boating, swimming and fishing fun. The park is located just outside Huntington on State Route 10 at the base of the Wasatch Plateau. Facilities include 22 camping units, numerous picnic sites, modern rest rooms, showers, sewage disposal station, boat launching and a large covered group-use pavilion.For updated information regarding facilities for the physically challenged, contact the park.
Hyrum State Park (Hyrum)
Hyrum State Park invites boating, year-round fishing, water-skiing, camping and swimming on a 450-acre lake in northern Utah. Attractions less than 15 minutes from the park include Utah State University, Mormon temple, scenic mountains and year-round fishing streams. Hardware Ranch (winter wildlife feeding ranch) is 16 miles from the park up beautiful Blacksmith Fork Canyon.
Jordanelle State Park (Heber)
Jordanelle Reservoir is located in a picturesque mountain setting near Heber City. The park offers an array of recreational opportunities near the Wasatch Front. Two state-operated facilities provide camping, picnicking, fishing, boating, water sports, swimming, hiking and mountain biking. Fees:Camping - $14-$17Day-Use - $7Hailstone- Located on the west shore of the reservoir off U.S.
Lost Creek State Park (Morgan)
Located in the mountains of northern Utah, Lost Creek is a 365-surface-acre reservoir perfect for boating, fishing and water sports. The park is 10 miles northeast of Croyden. Facilities include boat launching ramp, primitive camping, pit privies and trash removal. Check road conditions before visiting park in winter.
Millsite State Park (huntington)
A secluded 435-acre lake at the mouth of scenic Ferron Canyon awaits visitors who love water-oriented activities. Millsite State Park also offers access to excellent off-highway vehicle and mountain bike riding areas. Fishing is open year-round. A nine-hole golf course is adjacent to the park. Park amenities include a boat launching ramp, sandy beach, 20-unit campground, two group-use pavilions, drinking water, modern rest rooms, showers and sanitary disposal station.
Piute State Park (Antimony)
Piute State Park is open year-round for trophy fishing. Popular activities include camping, boating, waterfowl hunting in season and rock hounding. Piute Reservoir is a 3, 360-acre mountain lake 12 miles south of Marysvale just off U.S. Highway 89. Facilities are primitive.
Quail Creek State Park (St. George)
Quail Creek State Park provides excellent year-round camping, picnicking, boating, and trout and bass fishing in sunny southwest Utah. The park is three miles east of the Interstate 15 Hurricane exit on State Route 9. Facilities include 23 campsites, most of which will accomodate 2 small tents or 1 large, modern rest rooms, fish cleaning station and two covered group-use pavilions.
Red Fleet State Park (Vernal)
Nestled among scenic red slick-rock formations, Red Fleet Reservoir offers excellent boating and year-round fishing. This picturesque state park is located 10 miles north of Vernal just off Highway 191. Facilities include a small sandy beach, boat launching ramp, two modern rest rooms, 29 campsites, 32 covered picnic tables, and fish cleaning and sewage disposal stations. Several years ago a dinosaur trackway dating back 200 million years was discovered in the area.
Snow Canyon State Park (Ivins)
ed Navajo sandstone, capped by an overlay of black lava rock, makes photography, hiking, biking and camping in Snow Canyon a double treat. Early spring and fall use of the park is especially appealing due to southern Utah's moderate winter climate. Two recent volcanic cones are found near the head of the canyon. This strikingly colorful canyon is 11 miles northwest of St. George.
Starvation State Park (Duchesne)
Starvation Reservoir offers 3, 50-acres of fishing and boating fun four miles northwest of Duchesne on Highway 40. A 54 unit campground, sandy beach, modern rest rooms, showers, group-use area, and fish cleaning and sewage disposal stations are available. Primitive camping is allowed at designated areas around the reservoir.
Utah Field House of Natural History (Vernal)
DescriptionStep back in time as you walk through the dinosaur garden. Look up to a full-size replica of a 20-foot tall Tyrannosaurus with six-inch knife-like teeth or look down on a ferocious four-foot meat-eating Coelophysis. Seventeen life-size prehistoric animal replicas line the garden paths.
Willard Bay State Park (Willard)
Willard Bay rests atop the Great Salt Lake flood plain in northern Utah. Its 9, 900 acres of fresh water provide boating, waterskiing and year-round fishing for crappie, walleye, wiper and catfish. Camping also is popular at the park. Two state-owned facilities are available to recreationists. The north marina is 15 miles north of Ogden, just off Interstate 15.
Yuba Lake State Park (Levan)
Warm water and sandy beaches lure visitors to Yuba from April through November for boating, swimming, waterskiing, picnicking and year-round fishing. Fishing is for walleye and yellow perch. Yuba State Park is 30 miles south of Nephi, just off Interstate 15. Facilities include a 27-unit campground, modern rest rooms, hot showers, drinking water, sewage disposal station, group-use pavilion and boat launching ramp.
California National Historic Trail (Salt Lake City)
The California Trail carried over 250, 000 gold-seekers and farmers to the gold fields and rich farmlands of California during the 1840's and 1850's, the greatest mass migration in American history. Today, more than 1, 000 miles of trail ruts and traces can still be seen in the vast undeveloped lands between Casper Wyoming and the West Coast, reminders of the sacrifices, struggles, and triumphs of early American travelers and settlers.
Canyonlands National Park (Moab)
Canyonlands National Park preserves a colorful landscape of sedimentary sandstones eroded into countless canyons, mesas and buttes by the Colorado River and its tributaries. Located in southeast Utah, the park sits in the heart of a vast basin bordered by sheer cliffs of Wingate Sandstone. The Colorado and Green rivers divide the park into four districts: the Island in the Sky, the Needles, the Maze and the rivers themselves.
Cedar Breaks National Monument (Cedar City)
A huge natural amphitheater has been eroded out of the variegated Pink Cliffs (Claron Formation) near Cedar City, Utah. Millions of years of sedimentation, uplift and erosion have created a deep canyon of rock walls, fins, spires and columns, that spans some three miles, and is over 2, 000 feet deep. The rim of the canyon is over 10, 000 feet above sea level, and is forested with islands of Englemann spruce, subalpine fir and aspen; separated by broad meadows of brilliant summertime wild flowers.
Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail (Salt Lake City)
Led by Brigham Young, roughly 70, 000 Mormons traveled along the Mormon Pioneer Trail from 1846 to 1869 in order to escape religious persecution. The general route is from Nauvoo, Illinois, to Salt Lake City, Utah, covering about 1, 300 miles. The Mormon Pioneer Trail travels through five states over both public and private land.
Pony Express National Historic Trail (Salt Lake City)
The Pony Express National Historic Trail was used by young men on fast paced horses to carry the nation's mail across the country, from St. Joseph, Missouri to Sacramento, California, in the unprecedented time of only ten days. Organized by private entrepreneurs, the horse-and-rider relay system became the nation's most direct and practical means of east-west communications before the telegraph.
Natural Bridges National Monument (Lake Powell)
Natural Bridges protects some of the finest examples of ancient stone architecture in the southwest. Located on a tree-covered mesa cut by deep sandstone canyons, three natural bridges formed where meandering streams eroded the canyon walls. The bridges are named Kachina, Owachomo and Sipapu. At 6, 500 feet above sea level, Natural Bridges is home to a variety of plants and animals. Plants range from the fragile cryptobiotic soil crusts to remnant stands of Douglas-fir and ponderosa pine.
Uinta National Forest (Provo)
On the Uinta, we offer the angler many opportunities to experience the fine fishing we have available. As you use our site, we hope you find much useful information to guide you in your fishing exploits. Good Luck!
Fontenelle Reservoir (Provo)
Fontenelle Dam, Powerplant, and Reservoir, Seedskadee Project, are located on the Green River 24 miles southeast of La Barge, Wyoming. The reservoir has a surface area of 8, 000 acres. The lake is 20 miles long when full and has a shoreline of about 56 miles. For information on reservoir levels: reservoir levels Recreation management at Fontenelle Reservoir is performed by the Bureau of Land Management under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation.
Upper Stillwater Reservoir (Roosevelt)
Upper Stillwater Dam and Reservoir, features of the Central Utah Project, Bonneville Unit, are are Rock Creek, about 31 miles northwest of Duchesne, Utah.Recreation management at Upper Stillwater Reservoir is under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Forest Service, Ashley National Forest. The Forest Service can be reached at (435) 722-5018. Situated northwest of Mountain Home, Utah, in a timber setting with an 8, 170-foot elevation and a surface area of 330 acres.
Strawberry Reservoir (Heber City)
Strawberry Dam is on the Strawberry River about 29 miles southeast of Provo, Utah. Strawberry Reservoir is the primary storage facility for the Bonneville Unit, Cental Utah Project.Recreation management at Strawberry Reservoir is under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Forest Service, Uinta National Forest. The Forest Service can be reached at (435) 654-0470. Reservoir is at 7, 600 feet with a 17, 200-acre surface area. Managed recreation season is May through October.
Ashley National Forest (Vernal)
Located in the northeastern portion of Utah and southwestern portion of Wyoming, the Ashley National Forest comprises 1.3 million acres. The lands are located in three major area: the northern and southern slopes of the Uinta Mountains, the Wyoming Basin, and the Tavaputs Plateau. The heart of the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area is a 91-mile long reservoir, created by the Flaming Gorge Dam.
Dixie National Forest (Cedar City)
Three National Parks and two National Monuments are adjacent to the Forest. The scenic beauty for which these areas were set aside prevails over much of the Forest. Red sandstone formations of Red Canyon rival those of Bryce Canyon National Park. Hell's Backbone Bridge and the view into Death Hollow are breathtaking. From the top of Powell Point, it is possible to see for miles into three different states.
Manti-LaSal National Forest (Price)
Located in central and southeastern Utah, lies the Manti-La Sal National Forest. The forest contains over a million acres in three mountain blocks provding islands of green rising above the desert. Find adventure, romance, and unparalleled scenery.
Causey Reservoir (Ogden)
Recreation management at Causey Dam and reservoir, a feature of the Weber Basin Project, is under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Forest Service, Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The Forest Service can be reached at (801) 625-5306. Situated in a timber setting 15 miles northeast of Ogden, Utah at the 5, 700-foot elevation, with a 140-acre surface area on the South Fork of the Ogden River. Managed recreation season is June through October with low use.
Currant Creek Reservoir (Heber City)
Currant Creek Dam and Reservoir, on Currant Creek, are features of the Central Utah Project, Bonneville Unit. Recreation management at Currant Creek Reservoir, Central Utah Project-Bonneville Unit, is under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Forest Service. The Forest Service can be reached at (435) 548-2554. Situated in a timber setting southeast of Heber City, at the 7, 680-foot elevation, with a 300-acre surface area. Managed recreation season May through October. Moderate use.
Deer Creek Reservoir (Midway)
Recreation at Deer Creek Dam and Reservoir, Provo River Project, is managed by the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation. The park headquarters phone number is 1-800-322-3770. Situated in an open setting 7 miles southwest of Heber City, at the 5, 420-foot elevation, with a 2, 680-acre surface area. Managed recreation season is April through November; heavy use. Fish species include rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, and largemouth bass.
Echo Reservoir (Coalville)
Recreation at Echo Dam and reservoir, Weber River Project, is managed by Echo Resort under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation. Echo Resort can be reached at (435) 336-2247, (435) 336-9894, or (801) 467-9640 or (435) 336-9897 (South Beach). Situated in an open setting north of Coalville, Utah. Reservoir is at the 5, 560-foot elevation with a 1, 450-acre surface area. Recreation use is moderate and seasonal. Reservations are accepted at certain sites. Fees are charged at developed areas.
Hyrum Reservoir (Hyrum)
Hyrum Dam and Reservoir, Hyrum Project, are on the Little Bear River near Hyrum, Utah about 30 miles northeast of Ogden. Hyrum Dam is a rolled earthfill structure 116 feet high and containing 430, 000 cubic yards of material. Recreation at Hyrum Reservoir is managed by the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation. The park headquarters can be reached at (435) 245-6866. Shaded shoreline.
Joes Valley Reservoir (Price)
Joes Valley Dam, Emery County Project, is an earthfill dam 1, 290, 000 cubic yards in volume, 192 feet above streambed, and 750 feet long at the crest. Recreation management at Joes Valley Reservoir is under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Forest Service, Manti-La Sal National Forest. The Forest Service can be reached at (435) 637.2817. An open setting with limited shade. Situated 15 miles west of Orangeville, at a 6, 990-foot elevation with a 1, 160-acre surface area.
Jordanelle Reservoir (Heber City)
Jordanelle Dam and Reservoir, features of the Central Utah Project, Bonneville Unit, are on the Provo River about 10 miles north of Heber City, Utah at the 6, 130-foot elevation. The reservoir has a 3, 050 surface area. Recreation management at Jordanelle Reservoir is performed by the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation. The park headquarters can be reached at (435) 649-9540. Campground reservations information is at 1-800-322-3770.
Lost Creek Reservoir (Provo)
Lost Creek Dam and Reservoir, Weber Basin Project, are on Lost Creek, 12 miles upstream from its confluence with Weber River. Recreation at Lost Creek Reservoir is directly managed by the Bureau of Reclamation. The site has primitive facilities and no on-site manager or law enforcement. Use at your own risk. For more information about the area, contact the Provo Area Office at (801) 379-1000. Situated in an open setting northeast of Croyden, Utah at the 6, 000-foot elevation.
Newton Reservoir (Provo)
Newton Reservoir is formed by Newton Dam, Newton Project, on Clarkston Creek. Recreation at Newton Reservoir is directly managed by the Bureau of Reclamation (801) 379-1000.Situated in an open setting with shoreline trees. Located north of Newton, Utah at the 4, 770-foot elevation with a 290-acre surface area. Managed recreation season is June through September with low use. The site has primitive facilities and no on-site manager or law enforcement. Use at your own risk.
Pineview Reservoir (Ogden)
Pineview Dam and Reservoir, Ogden River Project, on the Ogden River east of Ogden, Utah, were constructed in 1937 and later enlarged. Recreation management at Pineview Reservoir is under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Forest Service, Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The Forest Service can be reached at (801) 625-5306. Situated 10 miles east of Ogden, at the 4, 900-foot elevation with a 2, 870-acre surface area. Managed recreation season is May through October. Heavy use during the summer.
Rockport Reservoir (Peoa)
Rockport Reservoir, Weber Basin Project, was formed by the construction of Wanship Dam on the Weber River. Recreation management at Rockport Reservoir is performed by the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation. The park headquarters can be reached at (435) 336-2241 . Situated 5 miles south of Wanship at 6, 040-foot elevation and limited shade, with a 1, 080-acre surface area. Managed season is year-round with high use.
Scofield Reservoir (Price)
Scofield Dam, Scofield Project, is on the Price River, a tributary of the Green River, about 22 miles northwest of Price, Utah. Recreation management at Scofield Reservoir is performed by the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation. The park headquarters can be reached at (435) 687.2491 or call (435) 637-2732 in winter. Situated north of Scofield, at a 7, 620-foot elevation, with a 2, 800-acre surface area.
Starvation Reservoir (Duchesne)
Starvation Dam and reservoir, Central Utah Project, Bonneville Unit, on the Strawberry River is filled by surplus winter and spring flows from the Duchesne and Strawberry Rivers.Recreation management at Starvation Reservoir is performed by the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation. The park headquarters can be reached at (435) 738-2326 or by e mail at www.nrdomain.nris.help@state.ut.us.
Stateline Reservoir (Provo)
Stateline Dam, Lyman Project, on the east fork of Smiths Fork within the Wasatch National Forest in Utah, is about 1/2 mile south of the Utah-Wyoming State line.Recreation management at Stateline Reservoir is under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Forest Service, Wasatch-Cache National Forest.. The Forest Service can be reached at (307) 782-6555. The reservoir is situated 20 miles south of Mountain View, Wyoming, and extends into northern Utah's Uinta Mountains.
Flaming Gorge National Rec. Area (Manila)
Flaming Gorge Dam, Reservoir, and Powerplant, features of the Colorado River Storage Project, are on the Green River in northeastern Utah about 32 miles downstream from the Utah-Wyoming border. After the Bureau of Reclamation built Flaming Gorge in the early 1960s, a National Recreation Area was established and recreation management was transferred to the U.S. Forest Service, Ashley National Forest, (435) 784-3445.
John Jarvie Historic Site (Vernal)
Experience a bit of the Wild West at the John Jarvie Historic Site in Brown's Park, a small mountain valley in the remote northeast corner of Utah. Originally used by mountain men and trappers for shelter in the early 19th century, Brown's Park was settled in 1880 by Jarvie, who operated a Green River ferry as well as a store and a post office.
Big Sandy Reservoir (Provo)
Big Sandy Dam and Reservoir, Eden Project, are on Big Sandy Creek about 15 miles north of Farson, Wyoming. Recreation at Big Sandy Reservoir is directly managed by the Bureau of Reclamation. Information about the area can be obtained by contacting the office listed below. The site has primitive facilities and no on-site manager or law enforcement. Use at your own risk. There is no charge for boat launching, primitive camping, picnicking or other activities.
Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge (Brigham City)
Historically, the marshes of Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge have been an oasis of water for waterfowl and shorebirds surrounded by arid desert lands. As a key part of the Great Salt Lake ecosystem, the Refuge provides habitat for more than 200 species of birds making it a popular birding hotspot in northern Utah. In spring, summer, and fall, visitors can view American avocets, black-necked stilts, white-faced ibis, and a host of other shorebird, waterfowl, and water bird species.
Ouray National Wildlife Refuge (Randlett)
Ouray National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is located in the desert of northeastern Utah and receives less than 7 inches of precipitation annually. The Green River brings water down from the mountains of Wyoming and through the Refuge, attracting thousands of waterfowl and other birds. The Refuge includes 16 miles of the Green River, totaling 11, 987 acres. Three thousand, eight-hundred acres of the Refuge is leased from the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation and the State of Utah.
Little Black Mountain Petroglyph Site (St. George)
The site contains some outstanding rock art, representing 6, 000 years of human habitation and use. The site has over 500 individual rock-art designs and elements on the cliffs and boulders surrounding the base of a 500-foot mesa. The different designs are associated with the cultures of the Great Basin, Western Anasazi and Lower Colorado River, only a few of the many cultures that have passed this way.
Woolsey Ranch Rio Grande Turkey Viewing Area (Cedar City)
This viewing area comprises privately owned fields surrounded by BLM public lands. The BLM lands are primarily pi*on-juniper hillsides with scattered patches of Gambel's oak. A small willow-lined stream bisects the area.
Vermilion Cliffs Highway (St. George)
Embarking from the spectacular Virgin River Gorge, south of St. George, Utah, you can follow 277 miles of paved highways winding through small rural communities to the Navajo Indian Reservation on the east. Scenic overlooks and historic and prehistoric sites along the highways convey various aspects of exploration and survival in this remote region.The Vermilion Cliffs Highways traverse some of the most vast and picturesque landscapes in the West.
Pony Express Trail (Salt Lake City)
Relive a dramatic part of the West's history as you travel the same trail that Pony Express Riders covered over 100 years ago. You can stop at stations and modern interpretive sites along the Backcountry Byway where exhausted riders once rested before they raced on to complete their 1, 800-mile mail run. You can extend our visit to the past with a night's stay at the campground and reconstructed station at Simpson Springs.
San Juan River Recreation Management Area (Monticello)
There is something for everyone on this remote river in Utah's high-desert country. Bighorn sheep can be viewed along the river's south side, so remember to bring your binoculars. You can choose to run the upper 26-mile section from Sand Island to Mexican Hat, or the 58-mile section from Mexican Hat to Clay Hills Crossing. Or you can run the total length of 84 miles. You can also start your trip from Montezuma Creek upstream of Sand Island.
Book Cliffs Recreation Area (VERNAL)
This area contains 455, 000 acres of diverse ecosystems in a very remote setting, and maintains a "frontier mystique." There is an abundance of wildlife species for viewing, including deer, elk, black bear, blue and sage grouse, numerous hawks, antelope, mountain lion, small mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. The Book Cliffs Area begins in the northern desert shrub zone at about 5, 500 feet in elevation and rises southward to about 8, 500 feet in the aspen and fir zones.
Nebo Loop Scenic Byway (Orem)
Connecting the cities of Nephi and Payson, this route offers breathtaking views of the Wasatch Mountains and 11, 877-foot Mt. Nebo, the tallest mountain in the range. There are many scenic overlooks and the fall foliage is spectacular.
San Luis Lake and State Wildlife Area (Salt Lake City)
Recreation facilities at San Luis Lake were constructed under a cost-share agreement between the Bureau of Reclamation and the State of Colorado during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Recreation is managed by the Colorado State Parks under agreement with the Colorado Division of Wildlife. The park can be reached at 719-378-2020; email lathrop@csn.net.Available fish species include rainbow trout. There are 51 campsites with complete hookups and showers are available for your convenience.
Flaming Gorge Dam (Dutch John)
Flaming Gorge Dam was built by the Bureau of Reclamation as part of the Colorado River Storage project.The dam is a concrete thin arch structure with a maximum height of 502 feet and a crest length of 1, 285 feet. The Flaming Gorge Dam Visitor Center, which features information on the construction of the dam, is open April through October with limited hours the rest of the year. Free guided tours of the dam and power plant are conducted year-round by the Intermountain Natural History Association.
Drinks Canyon Camping Area (Moab)
Elevation 4000 ft. Primitive camping and picnicking on the banks of the Colorado River.
Sand Flats Recreation Area (Moab)
Elevation 4500 feet. 150 tentsites, which can hold up to 4 tents/2 vehicles each. This area is a veritable mecca for fat tire enthusiasts, so grab your camelback, strap on your helmet, and get on out onto that slickrock for the ride of your life. Established trails are as follows: The Slickrock Trail (Mile 0.7 from the entrance booth) - Open to bikes and motorcycles. Porcupine Rim Trail (7.1) - Open to bikes; trail begins at the east end of the Recreation Area. Fins & Fins Jeep Trail (2.
Cleveland Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry (Price)
Elevation 5800 feet. One of the world`s most impressive collections of dinosaur bones and fossils from the Jurassic Morrison Formation. Over 12, 000 bones from at least 70 different prehistoric critters have been excavated. These bones have been reassembled and displayed in museums throughout the world. More to the point is the fact that the deposit is the densest concentration of Jurassic dinosaur bones ever found.
San Rafael Swell Recreation Area (Price)
Elevation 4000 - 7000 feet. A magnificent badlands of brightly colored and wildly eroded sandstone formations, deep canyons, and giant plates of stone tilted upright throgh massive geologic upheaval. There is a picnic area and scenic overlook at Cedar Mountain, or the adventurous can explore the swell however suits you best: on foot, horseback, bike, in an OHV or four wheel drive. Petroglyphs and abandoned uranium mines are scattered throughout the area.
Pariette Wetlands (Vernal)
Elevation 4700 feet. Pariette is a lush oasis in the middle of the desert, and a birder`s paradise. The complex of freshwater ponds is richly inhabited by wetlands flora and fauna, and surrounded by marshes. The area is frequented by mallards, Canada geese, gadwalls, cinnamon teals, and pintails. Birdwatchers also spot herons, egrets, white-faced ibis, and American bittern within the wetland boundaries.
Desert Experimental Range (Provo)
The Desert Experimental Range is one of a few dozen ecologically unique areas in the nation that have been set aside under international treaties for research. This area is preserved as an example of Great Basin ecology, and current studies are examining the interrelationship of humans and the land.
Fantasy Canyon (Vernal)
Naturally weathered sandstone rises dramatically from clay beds, exposing fantastically colored and shaped formations 40 miles south of Vernal. A self-guided rock trail is dotted with interpretive signs which educate you about the surrounding natural wonders.
Fivemile Pass OHV Area (Salt Lake City)
This Special Recreation Management Area provides a variety of OHV opportunities as well as equestrian and mountain biking opportunities. The area has a diverse history including mining, military use, Pony Express, and historical Native American use.
House Range Recreation Area (Fillmore)
An arid mountain range filled with geologic wonders. Notch Peak is the third largest vertical drop in North America. Travel to the top of the world up Amasa Valley and see both the Tule Valley and White Valley. Deer hunting is popular. Hike into the canyon to see an authentic old hermit`s cabin. Bristlecone pine abound in the high country. There are no accomodations but dispersed camping is available throughout.
Bear Lake State Park (Garden City)
Bear Lake is nestled high in the Rocky Mountains on the Utah-Idaho border. Waterskiing, swimming, scuba diving and sailing are favorite activities. Fishing is for cutthroat, mackinaw and whitefish. In the winter snowmobilers and ice anglers are drawn to the area. Bear Lake is famous for its annual January cisco run. Three state-owned facilities provide boating, camping and picnicking.Bear Lake Marina has an adjoining campground with 13 sites, each with a table, grill and firepit.
Dead Horse Point State Park (Moab)
Dead Horse Point is perhaps Utahs most spectacular state park. Towering 2, 000 feet directly above the Colorado River, Dead Horse Point provides a breathtaking panorama of Canyonlands sculptured pinnacles and buttes. Dead Horse Point is on State Route 313, 18 miles off Highway 191 near Moab.
Escalante State Park (Escalante)
Escalante State Park features colorful deposits of mineralized wood and dinosaur bones. The 130-acre Wide Hollow Reservoir on the park's boundary adds water recreation and fishing. OHV riding areas are closeby. The park is located 1.5 miles from the quiet western town of Escalante off State Route 12. Facilities include a visitor center, 22-unit campground, modern rest rooms with showers, sanitary disposal station and interpretive trail....
Fremont Indian State Park (Sevier)
Fremont Indian State Park was established to preserve Clear Creek Canyon's treasury of rock art and archaeological sites. Visit the museum in the visitor center where a video program introduces you to the Fremont Indians. Twelve interpretive trails, one accessible to wheelchairs, lead you into legend and history depicted through pictographs and petroglyphs. Also enjoy rock art, interpretive trails, fishing, horseback riding.
Green River State Park (Green River)
Green River State Park is an oasis on the bank of the Green River where tall cottonwood trees shade well-manicured lawns. The park is a favorite embarkation point for river trips through Labyrinth and Stillwater canyons and is a good base for seeing much of southeastern Utah. Within a two-hour drive are Arches, Canyonlands, and Capitol Reef national parks; Dead Horse Point and goblin Valley state parks; Lake Powell; the San Rafael Reef; and Horseshoe Canyon.
Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail State Park (Park City)
The Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail State Park is a 28-mile trail for non-motorized use. The trail begins or ends at Park City and follows Interstate 80 through Wanship and Coalville to Echo Reservoir. Facilities are being developed. Activities include hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, jogging, Nordic skiing and wildlife watching.
Iron Mission State Park (Cedar City)
The Iron Mission museum tells the story of development in Iron County when, in the 1850s, Brigham Young sent Mormon missionaries there to mine iron. Museum displays include horse-drawn vehicles used from 1850 to 1920 and a collection of pioneer artifacts.The museum is in Cedar City. A picnic area is available, but there is no camping.
Kodachrome Basin State Park (Cannonville)
Kodachrome Basin is a spectacle of massive sandstone chimneys, ever-changing from gray and white to shades of red with the day's mood. Numerous rocks and coves offer solitude, quiet and unique desert beauty. Nearby attractions include Bryce Canyon National Park, Grosvenor Arch, Paria Canyon, movie sets and ghost town remains. Opportunities include hiking, biking, and photography. Kodachrome is nine miles south of State Route 12 near Cannonville.
Otter Creek State Park (Antimony)
Year-round fishing and boating on 3, 120-acre Otter Creek Reservoir are the park's featured activities. The park is four miles northwest of Antimony on State Route 22. Camping and picnicking units, modern rest rooms with hot showers, fish cleaning and sewage disposal stations, boat launching ramp and courtesy docks are available.
Palisade State Park (Sterling)
Seventy-acre Palisade Reservoir draws swimmers, year-round anglers and non-motorized watercraft enthusiasts. There is also an 18-hole golf course, practice range, professional golf shop and snack bar. Hiking areas abound and Six-Mile Canyon provides excellent off-highway vehicle riding just outside the park. Palisade State Park is southeast of Manti and is landscaped with trees and grass.
Rockport State Park (Peoa)
Rockport Reservoir features first-rate, year-round fishing, waterskiing, swimming, sailboarding and sailboating. It is 45 miles east of Salt Lake City near Wanship on State Route 32. Eight campgrounds offer both developed and primitive camping in a variety of settings. Ice fishing is popular in the winter.
Scofield State Park (Price)
Scofield is both a summer and winter recreation delight. It is situated 7, 600 feet above sea level in the Manti-LaSal Mountains of the Wasatch Plateau. The 2, 800-acre lake offers excellent boating and year-round fishing. During winter months, the area serves as a base for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing in spectacular mountains surrounding the park. Scofield State Park is off U.S. Highway 6, just 10 miles southwest on State Route 96.
Steinaker State Park (Vernal)
Sandy beaches, swimming, boating and waterskiing top the list of activities at Steinaker. Year-round fishing is for rainbow trout and largemouth bass. The park is seven miles north of Vernal, just off Utah Highway 191 in northeastern Utah. Off-highway vehicle riding areas are nearby. A boat launching ramp, modern rest rooms, sewage disposal station, 31 individual campsites and two group-use pavilions are available.
Territorial Statehouse State Park (Fillmore)
Utah's oldest existing governmental building is the Territorial Statehouse in Fillmore. In anticipation of Utah's statehood, 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.
Utah Lake State Park (Provo)
At Utah Lake you can fish year-round for channel catfish, walleye, white bass, black bass and several different species of panfish in Utah's largest fresh water lake. The state park provides major access to the 96, 600-acre lake for power boating, sailing, canoeing or kayaking. Utah Lake State Park is five miles west of Provo just off Interstate 15.
Wasatch Mountain State Park (Midway)
Wasatch Mountain State Park, in beautiful Heber Valley, is Utah's most developed state park. Tucked away in the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, the park is both a summer and winter wonderland. One of Utah's finest 36-hole golf courses is found here and in 2002, we will begin construction on 36 more holes!. There also is camping, picnicking, hiking and horseback riding. Snowmobiling and cross-country skiing are popular winter activities.
Oregon National Historic Trail (Salt Lake City)
As the harbinger of America's westward expansion, the Oregon Trail was the pathway to the Pacific for fur traders, gold seekers, missionaries and others. Beginning in 1841 and continuing for more than 20 years, an estimated 300, 000 emigrants followed this route from Independence, Missouri to Oregon City, Oregon on a trip that took five months to complete. The 2, 170 mile long trail passes through Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Idaho and Oregon.
Timpanogos Cave National Monument (American Fork)
Timpanogos Cave National Monument sits high in the Wasatch Mountains. The cave system consists of three spectacularly decorated caverns. Each cavern has unique colors and formations. Helictites and anthodites are just a few of the many dazzling formations to be found in the many chambers. As visitors climb to the cave entrance, on a hike gaining over 1, 000 feet in elevation, they are offered incredible views of American Fork Canyon.
Zion National Park (Springdale)
Zion is an ancient Hebrew word meaning a place of refuge or sanctuary. Protected within the park's 229 square miles is a dramatic landscape of sculptured canyons and soaring cliffs. Zion is located at the junction of the Colorado Plateau, Great Basin and Mojave Desert provinces. This unique geography and the variety of life zones within the park make Zion significant as a place of unusual plant and animal diversity.
Grand Canyon - Parashant National Monument (St. George)
The Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument is located on the edge of one of the most beautiful places on Earth - the Grand Canyon. Situated on the Colorado Plateau in northwestern Arizona, within the drainage of the Colorado River, the monument borders Grand Canyon National Park to the south, and the state of Nevada to the west, and encompasses a portion of Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument (Kanab)
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is a dramatic, multi-hued landscape that is rich in natural and human history. Extending across 1.9 million acres of Utah public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management, the Monument represents a unique combination of archaeological, historical, paleontological, geological, and biological resources.
Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge (Dugway)
Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), located at the southern end of the Great Salt Lake Desert, was established in 1959 to provide habitat for migrating and wintering birds. Totaling 17, 992 acres, the Refuge supports 10, 000 acres of lush spring fed wetlands, a critical habitat in the arid Great Basin. The springs are brackish and warm. Nearly 280 species of birds have been recorded on the Refuge.
Arches National Park (Moab)
Arches National Park preserves over two thousand natural sandstone arches, including the world-famous Delicate Arch, in addition to a variety of unique geological resources and formations. In some areas, faulting has exposed millions of years of geologic history.The extraordinary features of the park, including balanced rocks, fins and pinnacles, are highlighted by a striking environment of contrasting colors, landforms and textures.
Bryce Canyon National Park (Bryce Canyon)
At Bryce Canyon National Park, erosion has shaped colorful Claron limestones, sandstones, and mudstones into thousands of spires, fins, pinnacles, and mazes. Collectively called "hoodoos, " these colorful and whimsical formations stand in horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters along the eastern edge of the Paunsaugunt Plateau in Southern Utah. PLEASE CLICK ON "In Depth" BUTTON AT RIGHT TO ACCESS THE MOST CURRENT AND USEFULL VERSION OF OUR WEBSITE.
Capitol Reef National Park (Torrey)
The Waterpocket Fold, a 100-mile long wrinkle in the earth's crust known as a monocline, extends from nearby Thousand Lakes Mountain to the Colorado River (now Lake Powell). Capitol Reef National Park was established to protect this grand and colorful geologic feature, as well as the unique historical and cultural history found in the area. For more information, click on the "In Depth" button on the right.
Anasazi State Park (Boulder)
This ancient Indian village in the heart of Utah's canyon country was one of the largest Anasazi communities west of the Colorado River. The site is believed to have been occupied from A.D. 1050 to 1200. The village remains largely unexcavated, but many artifacts have been uncovered and are on display in the newly remodeled museum. Anasazi State Park is in the picturesque town of Boulder on State Route 12. Group and individual picnic areas are available. There is no camping. WHO WERE THE ANASAZI?
Cyns Of Escalante-Burr Tr Recreation Management Area (Escalante)
The Canyons of the Escalante--Wonders in Water and Stone. The Escalante River, the last major river system to be mapped in the continental United States, cascades off the southern flank of the Aquarius Plateau, winding through a 1, 000-mile maze of interconnected canyons. This magical labyrinth is one of the scenic wonders of the West.
Sunshine Loop and Dutchman Mountain Bike Trails (St. George)
Sunshine Loop and the Dutchman Trail wind through spectacular desert scenery. Colorful rock layers, impressive buttes, prehistoric petroglyphs and elusive desert wildlife can be seen along these two mountain bike trails. Dutchman trail is a 9-mile long Easy ride and includes a side trip to Little Black Mountain Petroglyph Site. Sunshine Loop is 8.5 miles long and rated Moderate. Recommended seasons of use are Fall, Winter and Spring.
Willard Bay Reservoir (Willard, UT)
Willard Bay Reservoir is formed by Arthur V. Watkins Dam, which is a feature of the Weber Basin Project. Recreation management at Willard Bay is performed by the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation. The park headquarters can be reached at (435) 734-9494. Off-stream reservoir at the 4, 220-foot elevation. Located 10 miles North of Ogden, Utah, with a 9, 200-acre surface area. Shade trees line the shore. Yearlong managed season with high use.