Historic Haunts – Halloween Events at Utah State Parks

It’s that time of year again! The temperature is dropping, the leaves are changing, and goblins, ghosts, and ghouls will soon be the norm.

With so many possibilities and fun things happening around Utah this October, we’ve decided to give you a list of upcoming activities at state parks just a short drive from the Wasatch Front. 

Note: Please remember, appropriate face coverings are required inside all state parks buildings and facilities. Social distancing and additional face-covering measures will be taken where necessary. 

Antelope Island State Park

Bats – Not as Spooky as You Think
Oct. 31, 2020; 1:00 p.m. @ Visitor Center Amphitheater

Join the park naturalist for a not so spooky discussion about bats.  If you love bats or are afraid of bats, you’ll want to join this conversation.  

This is an outdoor program.  Please dress to be outside for up to an hour.  To better facilitate social distancing and other CDC recommendations, space is limited for this program.

Contact tackley@utah.gov with any questions.

Camp Floyd State Park Museum

Ghosts of Camp Floyd
Oct. 17 & 24, 2020; 7:00 p.m. 

Is Camp Floyd haunted?  The public is invited to participate in a paranormal investigation of Camp Floyd.  Because of the popularity of this program, four sessions will be conducted this year with each date limited to 40 participants.  Admission fees are $7 per person and reservations are required.

Participants are encouraged to view the museums at Camp Floyd during the daylight beginning at 6 pm, with the event starting at 7:00 PM and ending at 9:00 PM.  Participants are encouraged to bring their own flashlights, recorders, cameras, digital and infrared cameras where park staff will assist participants in the use of their equipment in finding paranormal orbs, mists, and sounds.

A brief presentation will be conducted to familiarize participants with paranormal investigating techniques and findings as the investigation starts. 

Covid- 19 social distancing safeguards and capacity measures will be taken with this event. Admission fees apply. Reservations are required. 

All participants will be invited to present their findings at the conclusion of the investigation, and will have the opportunity of viewing photographs along with other paranormal evidence gathered at this historic site.

For information please call (801) 768-8932 or email campfloyd@utah.gov. To reserve your spot please visit https://campfloydstatepark.eventbrite.com

Camp Floyd Cemetery Tour
Oct. 26, 2020; 5 p.m.

Learn about the soldiers that died while serving at Camp Floyd. This program is limited to 40 people and reservations are required.  For information please call (801) 768-8932 or email campfloyd@utah.gov. To reserve your spot please visit https://campfloydstatepark.eventbrite.com

Covid- 19 social distancing safeguards and capacity measures will be taken with this event. Admission fees apply. Reservations are required. 

Witches Campfire Program
Oct. 30, 2020; 5:30 p.m.

 While you eat a s’more learn the ghoolish tales of those that called the Camp Floyd area home. This program is limited to 25 people and reservations are required.   For information please call (801) 768-8932 or email campfloyd@utah.gov. To reserve your spot please visit https://campfloydstatepark.eventbrite.com

Covid- 19 social distancing safeguards and capacity measures will be taken with this event. Admission fees apply. Reservations are required.