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.
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…
Pioneer Names Trail is a very short, easy walk in Snow Canyon State Park. The hike only runs about a quarter mile and is appropriate for all ages and skill levels. The most difficult thing about this hike is finding a parking spot on a busy day. There are two trailheads…
The Lava Flow Trail is a unique hike to two large lava tube caves in Snow Canyon State Park near St. George. Both Snow Canyon lava tubes are open to exploration, so make sure to take a flashlight if you plan to venture into the caves. The Lava Flow Trail is…