July 7, 2022 HURRICANE, Utah — A Utah man is dead following an incident at Sand Hollow State Park in late June. On June 25, at approximately 11:35 a.m., state park law enforcement rangers were alerted to a possible drowning inside Sand Hollow State Park boundaries, near the jumping rocks area. According to witnesses, 20-year-old […]
New Camping, Day-Use Fees at Lost Creek State Park
July 6, 2022 CROYDON, Utah —The Utah Division of State Parks is announcing the implementation of day-use and camping fees for areas within the boundaries of Lost Creek State Park. Beginning on Monday, July 11, 2022, the Division will implement a $10 day-use fee. Camping is available until construction starts, for a fee of $20. […]
Summer Holiday Safety Tips
Nothing better than celebrating a summer holiday with your friends and family at your favorite state park, right? We agree! But as you might already know, holidays are some of the busiest times at our parks. Larger crowds always mean a greater chance of incidents. Be prepared in advance with these helpful tips, so you […]
Wasatch Mountain State Park Construction and Tree Removal
UPDATE August 10, 2022: The public is invited to attend a project update meeting regarding this campground construction. Click here to learn more. June 28, 2022 SALT LAKE CITY — Utah State Parks is constructing a new campground near the Chalet at Wasatch Mountain State Park. This area was chosen because of the proximity of […]
New Campground Opens at Gunlock
June 28, 2022 GUNLOCK STATE PARK — Have you heard the buzz about the new campground at Gunlock? That’s right, more places to camp! You can even reserve them online now—but don’t you want to hear all about them first? On June 8, 2022, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was hosted at the park to celebrate the […]
Goblin Valley State Park Triples in Size
June 24, 2022 GOBLIN VALLEY STATE PARK — It’s been described as mysterious, majestic, weird, wonderful, and downright “Martian.” Goblin Valley State Park is a Utah favorite for a reason—and now, it’s growing. In a historic ceremony hosted on Friday, June 17, the Bureau of Land Management conveyed over 6,300 acres of federal public land […]
Man Dead After Drowning at Deer Creek State Park
July 22, 2022 DEER CREEK STATE PARK, Utah — A teenager is dead following an accidental drowning at Deer Creek State Park on Sunday. On June 19, 2022, at approximately 4:30 p.m., park rangers were alerted to an ongoing incident involving two individuals swimming off of a boat near the Sailboat Beach area. The teen, […]
One Dead, Another Injured After Two Separate OHV Accidents in Promontory
June 22, 2022 PROMONTORY, Utah — One man is dead and another has been injured following two separate off-highway vehicle accidents Tuesday afternoon. On June 21, a Utah State Parks law enforcement ranger was called to assist in the investigation of an off-highway vehicle accident that had occurred that afternoon near Promontory Road. While the […]
Great Salt Lake State Park Temporarily Closed Due To Fire
UPDATE 06/18/2022 4:00 p.m.— As of approximately 4:00 p.m. Saturday, June 18, 2022, Great Salt Lake State Park has reopened. GREAT SALT LAKE STATE PARK — As of 2 p.m. Friday, June 17, 2022, Great Salt Lake State Park has been closed and evacuated due to a nearby fire and power outage. More information will be […]
Ranger Urban Receives UPOA Medal of Valor
SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah State Parks Law Enforcement Ranger has received an award for valor due to his involvement in a rescue earlier this year. Dylan Urban, Park Ranger at Sand Hollow State Park, was awarded the Utah Peace Officer Association’s Medal of Valor on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Ranger Urban was recognized […]