WELCOME!
We invite you to visit your favorite state park or choose one you haven’t visited before.
There is something for everyone including boating, golfing, camping, hiking, exploring, ATV riding, canoeing, taking photographs, and enjoying the natural beauty of red rock canyons or vast sand-covered hills.
Our 46 state parks offer opportunities for fun and learning for individuals or families. Take time to get outside and experience the heritage, scenic and recreational state parks that exist for your enjoyment. Learn about the state’s rich natural, cultural and historic treasures.
Not only do state parks provide recreation opportunities, but they are also a huge economic driver for rural communities. Visitors buy goods and services from local businesses during their stay. These include gas stations, restaurants, car repairs, rentals, recreation equipment, tours, and much more.
Your safety is our main concern. If you are on the water, please wear your life jacket. If you’re riding out on the trail, please wear your helmet.
Where Do Your Money Go?
When you purchase an annual pass, campsite or day-use pass for Utah State Parks, you’re gaining access to breathtaking natural landscapes and unforgettable experiences. But did you know that you’re also directly contributing to the betterment of these beautiful parks.
The Utah Division of State Parks has been tasked by the legislature to be operationally self-funded. This means that every dollar you spend on passes goes back into enhancing and operating the Utah State Parks system!
Our Mission Statement
To enhance the quality of life of Utahns and visitors by preserving and providing natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.
State Park System
Services and Functions: We manage Utah’s state park system, which includes operations, planning, and protection of 46 heritage, scenic, and recreation parks.
The Utah Division of Parks and Recreation was officially born in 1957 as the Utah State Parks Commission. The Territorial Statehouse was named the first state park that same year.
Planning and Development
We guide short and long-term site management for each park to protect and interpret each park’s natural and cultural resource base, ensure safe, enjoyable visitor experiences, provide for new visitor opportunities, and develop and enhance facilities to meet visitor needs.