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.
Rainbow Bay Aqua Park is that really cool place that you see as you pass Deer Creek Reservoir on your way to, or from, Heber. There is an awesome set of ziplines with a ropes course run by Zipline Utah, and in the same area is a large water toy anchored…
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…
Gunlock State Park is best to visit in the spring when the reservoir overflows its banks causing and amazing series of waterfalls. In fact, Gunlock Falls is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the state, but it can only be visited during Spring runoff, so check the state park website…
Kanab is full of adventure. Every time we visit we find so many fun things to do in the area. We often get asked what to do in Kanab that doesn't require a 4x4 vehicle. Since we don't own one, we decided to gather all of the places we love to…
We have been planning a trip to Snow Canyon State Park for a long time, and we finally made it! Snow Canyon is one of the most popular hiking state parks in Utah, and it deserves to be placed alongside other amazing hiking parks such as Goblin Valley, Antelope Island, and…
White Rocks Amphitheater is a short hike just outside the boundary of Snow Canyon State Park. The hike is short, but does have some fairly steep slick rock that must be traversed. It was very easy for our active boys, but make sure to wear good shoes and be prepared for…