Gunlock State Park (May 6, 2020) — The waterfalls at Gunlock State Park have ceased to flow due to an operational modification of Gunlock Reservoir requested by the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation. High levels of visitation have made it difficult for individuals and families to social distance themselves from others during the COVID-19 […]
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New Guidelines Implemented at State Parks to Address High Visitation
SALT LAKE CITY (April 29, 2020) — Following an announcement made last week by Governor Gary R. Herbert, most of Utah’s 44 state parks were opened to all visitors, with some limitations in areas where local health orders are in place. After a busy weekend at some Utah state parks — especially those in the […]
Utah State Parks Restrictions Lifted
UPDATE (5/1/2020): All areas managed by the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation are now open to all visitors. Visit the Utah State Parks COVID-19 page for updated information. SALT LAKE CITY (April 17, 2020) — Following an announcement made today by Governor Gary R. Herbert, Utah State Parks are open to all Utah visitors, […]
Utah State Parks Announces New Day-use Pre-Pay Option
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Division of Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the implementation of an online pre-pay day-use system. This new pre-pay option allows visitors to pay their park day-use fee online prior to visiting the state park. Those purchasing a pre-paid day-use pass online will also be asked to verify […]
What is #ResponsibleRecreation?
This is a blog post. Click here for our permanent Responsible Recreation webpage. April 2, 2020 Exploring Utah’s state parks and recreation areas is a great way to exercise, escape cabin fever, and relieve anxiety and stress. However, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, we all must do our part in practicing #ResponsibleRecreation. “Responsible […]
Utah State Parks Cancels Events Through April 15
SALT LAKE CITY — In compliance with the recommendations from Governor Gary R. Herbert and after careful consideration, the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation has officially canceled all state park events. This cancelation is effective immediately and will last through April 15, 2020. It also includes events hosted by third-party vendors that are expected […]
COVID-19 UPDATES
This page will be updated as more information evolves and becomes available. Consult the table at the bottom of this page for info on specific parks. The Utah Division of Parks and Recreation takes the health and safety of our visitors and employees seriously. Employees have been asked to clean high-traffic areas or highly-used materials […]
Utah State Parks Cancels Two Events, Parks Remain Open
SALT LAKE CITY – Yesterday, Governor Gary R. Herbert and the COVID-19 Community Task Force urged Utah residents to avoid mass gatherings of more than 100 people. As a result, the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation has canceled two upcoming March events. These canceled events include the Playhouse Plunge at Willard Bay State Park […]
Name Released of Man who Died at Sand Hollow State Park
SAND HOLLOW STATE PARK – A Salt Lake County man is dead following an incident at Sand Hollow State Park. Officials recovered the body of 19-year-old Carlos Rodrigo Brambila yesterday in the “jumping rocks” area of the park. Initially, the search began as a missing person’s report. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office sent out the missing […]
Body Recovered at Sand Hollow State Park
SAND HOLLOW STATE PARK – A Salt Lake County man is dead following an incident at Sand Hollow State Park. The body was located today in the “jumping rocks” area of the park. Initially, the search began as a missing person’s report. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office sent out the missing person’s report on Feb. 26. […]