Utah has a lot of amazing state parks. There are 46 Utah State Parks with two new ones coming soon. We love exploring each of these state parks and discovering what they have to offer.
There are lots of water/reservoir state parks that are great for boating, swimming, and other water recreation activities. And there are lots of beautiful state parks with gorgeous landscapes and geological features.
We write up all the details about the state parks, the highlights you don’t want to miss, and tips for visiting each Utah state park.
This is the Place Heritage Park has always been one of our favorite Utah State Parks, and we recommend a visit to anyone wanting to learn more about pioneer history in a fun way. They recently changed how everything works at this This is the Place. It is now free to…
When I was a kid, I learned to water ski on Deer Creek Reservoir. Back then, the state park was pretty much used explicitly for boating and fishing. Now there are some really fun and unique activities that you can do right at Rainbow Bay. Recently, we had the opportunity to…
Utah has 46 State Parks, and we have visited almost all of them. These parks focus on history, water activities, camping, and scenic beauty. We wanted to compile a list of our Top 5 Favorite State Parks in Utah. These are all state parks that we have been to multiple times,…
We always enjoy visiting This is the Place Heritage Park. We love going any time, and especially love the Candlelight Christmas event. This year we were able to visit during the weekend of the Baby Animal Celebration, which is happening on April 18, 2026. There were a lot of fun activities going…
Scout Cave is a mostly flat hike at the south entrance to Snow Canyon State Park. The trail leads to a beautiful cave that you will need to scramble up to. There is also a set of stairs, so we list this trail as moderate for kids and families. The views…
The Tortoise Walk is a new, short trail for families with toddlers in Snow Canyon State Park. This trail is only 0.3 mile roundtrip with no elevation change. It is an easy nature walk that boasts informational signs and a cool 4,200 lbs desert tortoise statue at the end. If you're…