WHAT WE DO

Utah's state park system began with four heritage parks in 1957: The former Utah State Prison site in Sugarhouse (which was later removed from the system), Territorial Statehouse in Fillmore, This is the Place Monument in Salt Lake City, and Camp Floyd outside of Lehi.

Today, there are 43 Utah State Parks and several undeveloped areas totaling over 95,000 acres of land and more than one million surface acres of water! Our parks are scattered throughout Utah; 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.

We also administer the Utah off-highway vehicle, boating, and trails programs. We work to provide access to waterways and trails, and promote education, safety, and resource protection.