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 […]
Let’s Learn About Fire Restrictions
It’s finally smores season! Time for sunshine, long days at the lake, and best of all, evenings around the campfire. Unfortunately, those harbingers of summer also signal that wildfire season is approaching . . . and with it, fire restrictions. Most of us are used to lawn watering restrictions, but fire restrictions might seem a […]
Fatal Accident at Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
May 16, 2022 KANAB, Utah — A Utah teenager is dead following an incident at Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park Saturday afternoon. On May 14, just after 5:30 p.m., park rangers were alerted to an ongoing incident just outside the campground area. A teenager, 13-year-old Ian Spendlove of Santa Clara, Utah, had become trapped […]
New Camping Fees Coming to Utahraptor State Park
May 6, 2022 MOAB, Utah —The Utah Division of State Parks is announcing the implementation of overnight camping fees for areas within the boundaries of Utahraptor State Park. Beginning on May 15, 2022, the Division will implement a $15 per night fee for each vehicle. This includes all overnight lodging including but not limited to […]
Ironman World Championship Impacts at Washington County State Parks
May 2, 2022 WASHINGTON CITY, Utah — The Utah Division of State Parks is excited to welcome the Ironman World Championships to Southern Utah! The race will take place on May 7, and will pass through two different state parks — Sand Hollow State Park and Snow Canyon State Park. Due to the large scale […]
Changes to the Utah State Parks Veterans With Disabilities Honor Pass
April 28, 2022 SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Division of State Parks is announcing changes to the Veterans With Disabilities Honor Pass. In 2022, the Utah State Legislature passed H.B. 155, which expands this program to all veterans with a service-related disability. Utah Governor Spencer Cox later signed the bill. Beginning May 4, 2022, […]
Utah State Parks Spring Celebrations – 2022
Spring is here, the sun is shining, and it’s time to get back to our favorite outdoor fun! Join us around the state as we celebrate the return of sunshine, camping, and good, old-fashioned recreation. From sunset hikes to star parties, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. And, if you keep your eyes peeled, you […]
Antelope Island State Park to Get New, Improved Visitor Center
April 8, 2022 SYRACUSE, Utah —The Utah Division of State Parks, the Friends of Antelope Island, and Davis County, are excited to announce the renovation and expansion of the current visitor center into a new, state-of-the-art learning center. It is one of several major improvements and additions to one of Utah’s most popular state parks. […]