Antelope Island State Park

Current Conditions

 Last Updated: 1/1/2025

Day-Use: Open
Campgrounds: Open. Due to construction, water has been turned off temporarily.
Ice Thickness: None.
Road Conditions: Clear. Roads south of Fielding Garr Ranch, Frary Homestead and Mulberry Day Use Areas are closed for the winter season. These trails remain open and can be accessed by nearby trailheads.
Trail Conditions: Snow and ice conditions are present on higher elevation trails. Mud likely on lower trails. Please avoid muddy trails.
Fire Restrictions: Fires are permitted in established fire pits, within campgrounds and designated day use areas, only. Fires are not permitted in Ladyfinger and Split Rock Campgrounds.
Lake Access: Caution: Due to extremely low water levels in Great Salt Lake, access from the parking lots to the lake shoreline is over 1/3 mile. Conditions at the shoreline may be muddy and potentially hazardous.

Ice Safety: Ice is Never 100% Safe! — Do not judge ice safety on thickness alone. Ice does not form or maintain a uniform thickness. Snow, wind, slush, temperature, and other factors can cause ice thickness and strength to vary greatly, even within inches. Recreate on ice at your own risk and verify ice thickness as you head out. Click here to learn more ice safety tips.

Insects: During warm months, insects are present on the island and emerge at different times.

  • Biting gnats (no-see-ums) not currently active emerge in the spring (April – June).  These are very tiny biting flies. Insect repellent is ineffective against the gnats; fine-mesh head nets are recommended.
  • Midges not currently active are non-biting flies that form columns along the causeway mid-spring through early fall. These are what cover your windshield while driving to and from the island.
  • Mosquitoes not currently active are present from mid- spring through early fall. Insect repellent is effective. Note: West Nile Virus has been found in Davis County.
  • Brine Flies not currently active are non-biting flies that cover the shorelines and occasionally move onto land early-summer through fall. These flies are harmless and move out of the way when approached.