EAST CANYON STATE PARK — Valentine’s Day may have just passed by, but the celebrations have not! Join us at East Canyon State Park this Friday night for an event to remember. Hop in the car with that special someone and head up into the mountains. We will have telescopes available for those who do not have their […]
Public Notice: Board of Utah State Parks and Recreation Meeting
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Volunteers ‘Bite’ Into New Year With Rattlesnake Trail Cleanup
FIVEMILE PASS RECREATION AREA — It’s 2018, and Utah’s OHV volunteers took to a popular trail earlier this month to bring in the new year. A total of 11 volunteers, including some certified Trail Hosts, braved the chilly weather at Fivemile Pass Recreation Area last month for this year’s first project along the Rattlesnake Trail. The Rattlesnake Trail […]
Steinaker State Park Receives International Dark-Sky Designation
SALT LAKE CITY — The International Dark-Sky Association awarded Steinaker State Park International Dark-Sky Park status on January 22, 2018. This is the fourth Utah state park to receive dark sky designation, joining Antelope Island, Goblin Valley, and Dead Horse Point state parks. An event to celebrate the designation will be hosted in the Spring […]
Fire Extinguishers & Your Boat
Fire extinguishers are an important part of ensuring your time on the water is both fun and safe. Do you know Utah’s fire extinguisher laws? All motorboats, unless exempt, MUST carry a readily accessible and approved fire extinguisher on board. Fire extinguishers must be serviceable and U.S. Coast Guard or Underwriters Laboratory (UL) marine approved. […]
State Parks Open During Jan 2018 Federal Shutdown
SALT LAKE CITY – With the partial shutdown of the Federal Government, many Utah travelers are curious about how this impacts their outdoor plans. While visitors will find their outdoor experience has been impacted by the shutdown, there are still many options for visitors to enjoy. State Parks All of Utah’s 43 state parks remain […]
Quagga Requirements Lifted at Deer Creek Reservoir
You are no longer required to clean and drain your boat before leaving the reservoir HEBER CITY (DWR) — It will take less time to get your boat on or off Deer Creek Reservoir this year. After three years, the reservoir is no longer suspected of having quagga mussels in it. Nathan Owens, aquatic invasive species coordinator […]
Public Notice: Comment Period for Land & Water Conservation Funding
The State of Utah offers Land and Water Conservation Funding (LWCF) for the development of outdoor recreation facilities through an open and competitive grant process. Information on Utah’s Open Project Selection Process (OPSP) is provided for the benefit of the general public and potential grant applicants.The Utah Division of Parks and Recreation manage the LWCF […]
Our 2018 Winter Festivals
UPDATE 1/17/2018: Both the Wasatch Mountain State Park and East Canyon State Park Winter Festivals have been canceled due to lack of snow. Join us on January 27 at Bear Lake State Park for the Bear Lake Monster Winterfest! It’s officially 2018 and Utah State Parks is kicking off the year with a BANG! To start […]
Types of Inflatable Life Jackets
With technology constantly changing, keeping up with the newest – and legal – life jackets can get frustrating. From vests, to throwables, and now with inflatables, the list is constantly growing. Here at Utah State Parks, we want to keep you informed. So we’ve put together this rundown to help you make informed decisions when it […]