DUCHESNE, UT — A Spanish Fork man is dead following an incident today at Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation. The man was shore fishing at the reservoir with his friend. Both men were in their mid-to-late 70’s. At approximately 3:40 p.m., while the two were walking along the shore near the northwest side of the […]
Become a 2019 Camp Host at Utah State Parks!
How would you like to spend your summer days living at one of your favorite state parks? Becoming a camp host can make that dream a reality! Summer is right around the corner and Utah State Parks is still looking to fill multiple camp host positions at parks across the state. Camp hosts are individuals […]
OHV Advisory Council Seeking New Representative
NOTICE: The Utah Off-Highway Vehicle Progam is no longer a part of the Utah Division of State Parks and will now be managed within the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation. Please visit recreation.utah.gov for updated information. Posted: March 27, 2019 The Utah State Parks OHV Advisory Council is seeking a new Off-Highway Motorcycle Representative. The purpose of the […]
Utah State Parks 2019 Spring OHV Photo Contest
The Utah State Parks Off-Highway Vehicle Program is excited to announce our first-ever Spring OHV Photo Contest! Send us your favorite Spring OHV photo and enter for your chance to win an annual Utah State Parks pass This photo contest takes place entirely on the official Utah State Parks OHV Program Facebook page, so be […]
Officials Recover Body from Willard Bay
WILLARD BAY STATE PARK — After a day of searching, officials successfully recovered the body of a man from Willard Bay on Wednesday. Utah State Parks rangers, along with responders from Box Elder County and the Willard City Fire Department, first responded to Willard Bay State Park on Tuesday, February 26 after receiving information that […]
10 Things to Remember Before Snowmobiling
Planning to hit your favorite trails on the snowmobile this weekend? Us too! After all, Utah is home to some of the best snow on earth, and it’s the perfect place to enjoy some outdoor fun. This is by no means an all-inclusive list, but covers the essentials for snowmobile safety. 1. Check avalanche conditions […]
2019 Starvation Ice Derby
STARVATION STATE PARK — Join us at Starvation State Park on February 9, 2019, for the popular Starvation Ice Derby. This tournament consists of both walleye and trout categories – with $1000 in total prises. The event will kickoff at 7:30 am and run until 12:30 pm. Registration is first-come-first-served and begins at 6:30 am. It […]
Total Lunar Eclipse Events
The Lunar Eclipse is coming! On Sunday, January 20, 2019, the moon will enter a full lunar eclipse. Join us for this exciting event at two Utah State Parks. Both Dead Horse Point State Park and Antelope Island State Park will be hosting special eclipse viewings that are open to the public. Full moons come once […]
Winterfest Events 2019
It’s 2019! With snow on the ground and adventure in the air, now is the perfect time for some wintertime fun. Not sure where to start? Don’t worry, Wasatch Mountain, East Canyon, and Bear Lake State Parks have got you covered. Wasatch Mountain State Park Winterfest Jan. 12, 2019 Head on up to Midway […]
First Day Hikes 2019
Utah State Parks is kicking off 2019 with another installment of our annual First Day Hikes on New Years Day. This year we are hosting hikes at four different state parks: Antelope Island State Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, Great Salt Lake State Park, and Fremont Indian State Park Museum. Antelope Island State Park […]