Spring Fun with Utah State Parks

April 16, 2025

Say goodbye to the cold and hello to the fresh air and warm sunshine, as we welcome the new season! Spring is the perfect time to embrace the great outdoors and enjoy all the exciting activities Utah State Parks has to offer.

From hunting for prize-filled eggs and visiting our magical bunny friend, to walking along guided hikes that let you soak in the beauty of nature, or discovering the wonders of the night sky at your nearest park’s star parties and full moon adventures, there is something for everyone!

See below for a guide to the best spring activities, dark sky events, and outdoor escapes that await you.

SPRING FUN
DARK SKY
OUTDOOR ESCAPES

SPRING FUN

Dinosaur Egg Hunt
Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum
April 19, 2025 – 9:00 AM

Come join us for this year’s Dinosaur Egg Hunt! Come to our FREE Dinosaur Egg Hunt for ages 1 to 12 years old! 496 East Main St. Vernal, UT Thank you to our Friends of the Utah Field House!

First Annual Egg Hunt!
Kodachrome Basin State Park
April 19, 2025 – 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Come join Kodachrome Basin State Park for their first ever Annual Egg Hunt. Open for all ages and visitors. 

Annual Egg Hunt
Willard Bay State Park
April 19, 2025 – 11:00 AM

Join us at Willard Peak Pond at 11:00 am for our annual egg hunt. A special bunny visitor will also be there! Children must be 12 years of age or younger to participate. Arrive EARLY to be divided into age groups.

There will be NO guaranteed entry after 10:50 to the event so we can start right at 11:00 am. Entrance fee $10 per vehicle. No annual/ senior passes accepted for this special event.

Hop & Hunt Egg Party
East Canyon State Park
April 19, 2025 – 11:00 AM

Hop on over to East Canyon State Park for a fun-filled day of springtime adventure and egg-citing activities!  This event is free with your park entry fee! Don’t forget to bring your basket and best egg-hunting skills.

Event highlights: Egg hunt Search filled with surprises scattered throughout the park. Golden Egg Challenge: Find the special golden eggs for extra special prizes! Meet our special bunny friend and snap a photo with everyone’s favorite hopper. Family fun: Enjoy games, crafts, and spring-themed activities for all ages. Starts at 11:00 am.

Egg Scramble
Camp Floyd State Park Museum
April 19, 2025 – 1:00 PM

Join Camp Floyd State Park for its annual Egg Scramble on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM. This event is open to children 12 and younger. The lawn will be divided into age groups so your kiddo will have a great chance to grab some eggs with fun treats and surprises. Entrance to Camp Floyd State Park is $5 per person or $15 per family and participants will be required to have a wrist band.  For more information please email campfloyd@utah.gov.

Rules:

• Scramblers are not allowed onto the lawn until the area is opened by park staff.
• When the lawn area is opened, Scramblers must stay along the fence until the park staff start the egg scramble. When the scramble begins Scramblers may collect as many eggs as they can until they are all claimed. Please be considerate of other Scramblers.
• No parents allowed in the Scramble area. Parents may stand inside the fence line to watch. Scramblers in the toddler (0-3) area may have one parent help them navigate. Parents may not touch any of the eggs.
• Some eggs will have numbers inside to be exchanged for prizes that don’t fit in an egg.
• Camp Floyd State Park will not be providing baskets or bags to hold your eggs, so make sure to bring your own!

Hoppy Sunday
Snow Canyon State Park
Sunday, April 20th 2025 – 1:00 PM -3:00 PM

This event will be at the Campground Picnic Area. Bring the family and join rangers for fun animal crafts and games!

Spring Scorpion Hunt
Goblin Valley State Park
April 20, 2025 – 9:00 PM
Want to see a scorpion glow? Join us at the Observation Point to learn about these amazing arachnids and search for them with black lights.

11th Annual Rotten Egg Hunt
Yuba State Park
April 26, 2025 – 2:00 PM

End the month with a bang, as you participate in the very last egg hunt of spring.  Bring your family and friends and run through the park collecting as many goodies and prizes as you can.  Park entrance fees apply.  Egg hunt this year will be located In the Oasis Campground on the main lawn!  Starts at 2pm sharp! You just need a day use pass, camping pass or annual pass to participate!

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Dark Sky

OAS Public Star Party
Antelope Island State Park
April 19, 2025 – 6:00 PM, White Rock Bay Event Area

Join volunteers from Ogden Astronomical Society for an evening of gazing into the cosmos. Starting at 6:00 we’ll begin by viewing our star, the sun; safely through filtered telescopes. Once the sun sets, equipment will be switched out for dark sky viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters, and even far-away galaxies. Telescopes will be provided.

There is no charge for this event. Regular park entry fees apply. Contact tackley@utah.gov with any questions.

Dark Sky Celebration
Wasatch Mountain State Park
April 19, 2025 – 7:00 -10:00 PM

Bring the whole family to enjoy stargazing and learning about dark skies with hands-on activities and starry treats. To register go here. Cost is $6 Adult Individual ticket (12 years and older) and $4 Child (under 11 years). Park Impacts: None. This event will be at the Wasatch Golf Course.

Dark Sky Week
Antelope Island State Park
April 21-28

Join us at the park and on our social media accounts all week long for activities celebrating our beautiful night sky. Follow us on Social Media for a week-long field trip to celebrate good lighting choices being made in our community. If you’d like to be featured, reach out to tackley@utah.gov
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Tour the Cosmos
Antelope Island State Park
April 23, 2025 – 9:00 PM,  White Rock Bay Trailhead

Join us for a naked-eye tour of the cosmos. Red-light head lamps are recommended. Printed star charts will be available. There is no charge for this activity – regular park entry fees apply. Contact tackley@utah.gov with any questions.
Park impacts: Increased traffic, especially in White Rock Bay

Star Party
Dead Horse Point State Park 
April 24, 2025 – 9:00 PM

The stars have been used for many different things throughout the year. Come learn more about what the stars can do as we stargaze, tour the constellations, and view some deep space objects in a telescope. Meet in the Visitor Center Parking lot at 9pm. Try to arrive 10-15 minutes early.

Dark Sky Week Constellation/Mythology Tour (campfire)
Goblin Valley State Park
April 25, 2025 – 9:00 PM

Stars, telescopes and s’mores, oh my! As part of International Dark Sky Week, join us at the Amphitheater to look at constellations and learn about their mythology.

Dark Sky Week Deep Space Exploration
Goblin Valley State Park
April 26, 2025 – 9:00 PM

As part of International Dark Sky Week, join a ranger at the Observation Point to look through the telescopes and learn about deep space.

Full Moon Hike- Geology!
Goblin Valley State Park
May 12, 2025 – 9:00 PM

Join a ranger and hike through the hoodoos under the full moon while learning about the park’s natural history. Meet at the Observation Point.

Stars & Scorpions
Fremont Indian State Park and Museum
May 23, 2025  – 8:45 PM, Museum Outdoor Activity Center

They’re back! Yep, that is right, this will be our first Stars & Scorpions program of the year! This one is always busy, so arrive early to get a seat and a blacklight! Enjoy a short presentation by the ranger on scorpions and Dark Sky efforts. Afterwards, we’ll set up a telescope and some naked-eye star gazing, as well as take you outside of the park to spot scorpions with blacklights. Reservation not needed. *Day-Use fee ($10/vehicle; or your Annual Park Pass) is required and can be paid by card/cash at the time of arrival.

OAS Public Star Party
Antelope Island State Park
May 31, 2025 – 6:00 PM, White Rock Bay Event Area

Join volunteers from Ogden Astronomical Society for an evening of gazing into the cosmos. Starting at 6:00 we’ll begin by viewing our star, the sun; safely through filtered telescopes. Once the sun sets, equipment will be switched out for dark sky viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters, and even far-away galaxies. Telescopes will be provided. There is no fee for this event. Regular park entry fees apply. Contact tackley@utah.gov with any questions.
Park Impacts: Road closures and changes in traffic patterns beginning at 5:00pm in the area around White Rock Bay. Follow signs to event parking.

Goblin Astronomy Fest!
Goblin Valley State Park
May 31, 2025 – 9:30 PM

Join us at the Observation Point for a tour of constellations, stars and deep space objects through multiple telescopes!

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Outdoor Escapes

Sunset Talk
Dead Horse Point State Park
April 16, 2025 – 7:00 PM

Walk a ways down the west rim trail and then listen as a ranger talks about some of the things you can see from our fantastic Dead Horse Point Overlook. After watch the sun sink below the horizon and watch as it lights up the rocks. Meet by the bathrooms at the Dead Horse Point Overlook at 7pm.

Johnson Canyon Guided Hike
Snow Canyon State Park
April 25, 2025 – 9:00 AM

Johnson Canyon is closed seasonally to protect precious resources. Join a ranger guided hike to explore and learn about this wonderful canyon! 9:00am-11:00am. *Registration required*

All listed events are free and open to the public. Space is limited; registration required unless the event location is given in the program description. Program registration is held two days preceding the scheduled event. Register by phone or in person. For more information or to register for a program, contact park staff at the Snow Canyon Visitor Center: (435) 628-2255.

Lecture Series
Snow Canyon State Park
April 25, 2025 – 1:00 PM

Topic of the Month: Celebrate Wildflowers. Come learn about wildflowers and the important role they play in our ecosystem. Upper Galoot Picnic Area. 1:00pm-2:00pm.

Johnson Canyon Guided Hike
Snow Canyon State Park
April 26, 2025 – 9:00 AM

Johnson Canyon is closed seasonally to protect precious resources. Join a ranger guided hike to explore and learn about this wonderful canyon! 9:00am-11:00am. *Registration required*

All listed events are free and open to the public. Space is limited; registration required unless the event location is given in the program description. Program registration is held two days preceding the scheduled event. Register by phone or in person. For more information or to register for a program, contact park staff at the Snow Canyon Visitor Center: (435) 628-2255.

Tortoise Stroll
Snow Canyon State Park
April 27, 2025 – 9:00 AM

Take an easy walk to learn about tortoises. Keep your eyes open, you just might spot one! 9:00am-11:00am. *Registration required*

All listed events are free and open to the public. Space is limited; registration required unless the event location is given in the program description. Program registration is held two days preceding the scheduled event. Register by phone or in person. For more information or to register for a program, contact park staff at the Snow Canyon Visitor Center: (435) 628-2255.

Scorpion Hunt!
Goblin Valley State Park
May 2, 2025 – 9:30 PM

Want to learn more about scorpions and potentially see them on a hike? Join a ranger at the Amphitheater.

Sunset Hike
Goblin Valley State Park
May 10, 2025 – 8:20 AM

Join a ranger to learn about the amazing nocturnal wildlife of Goblin Valley! Meets at the Observation Point.

Guided Hike with an Archaeologist
Fremont Indian State Park and Museum
May 10, 2025 – 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM

In celebration of Archaeology and Preservation Month, join our archaeologist and Park Manager on a short, accessible, guided hike in the park. She will be talking about rock art, the archaeological sites found in the park, and so much more. This is a great one to attend to get insights and the scuttlebut on behind-the-scenes efforts in the park. Closed-toed hiking shoes recommended. Bring a water bottle and sun protection! Three different start times throughout the day to join. Day-Use Fees ($10/vehicle) are required to attend.

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Come explore Utah’s state parks like never before this spring. Whether you’re planning a playful day with the whole family or looking for a relaxing solo adventure, Utah’s state parks have something great waiting for you. Don’t miss out on your chance to make memories that will last a lifetime this season. Enjoy the sunshine, and as always, stay safe!