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    Antelope Island State Park

    4.3 (308 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Ian B.

    Absolutely stunning state park north west of the SLC area. only $15 for a vehicle, $5 for a motorcycle. There is so much to do here! Take in the epic views of the great salt lake from up high, walk along the coastline of the lake. There hiking trails up the mountains. There are bison all over to explore and photograph, as well as tons of species of birds to watch. If you're lucky you'll spot some Antelope or long horn sheep. Saw lots and local bicyclists, I imagine it wpuld be a blast to ride. You can park at the entrance and ride in at a small parking lot. The drive down the eastern coast is spectacular and if you don't mind a dirt road you can continue for a little further to the southern tip. Or stop at the pavement and check out the ranch that's been there for generations. What a cool place, I am so glad I got to visit an check it out. Ext time I'll stay for an extended period in one of the campgrounds!!

    Jennifer E.

    Beautiful! What a wonderful experience. From the salt marshes, to the beaches, mountain tops, the quaint old farm, to the mass herds of Bison. Babies as well! What a beautiful and serene place to visit. We recommend you take a hike and spin, through the beautiful park!

    Jolie F.

    What an amazing place to visit. This state park is just 45 minutes outside of Salt Lake City. By visiting this place you'll have the opportunity to see wildlife: antelopes, bison, bald eagles and more. Plus you'll get to see the infamous salt lake that may be stinky, especially in the summer. Plus there are many trails around the park. Also you can camp or boat at this park The park does get busy in the summer. Best to go off season. Also I have been informed that the bugs are annoying in the summer. In the winter, be prepared for water to be shut off at camp sites and bathrooms Worth a visit. Entrance fee is 15 dollars for cars.

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    Amy M.

    "Oh give me a home where the buffalo roam, Where the deer and the antelope play, Where seldom is heard a discouraging word, And the skies are not cloudy all day." This was a great way to spend a Saturday for our first visit to the island. Plenty of Bison to watch roam the island. We saw some antelope up on a hill in the distance but didn't get to see them up close. Lots of hiking trails. We did the Buffalo Point trail and it was very popular due to the shortness and incredible 360 degree views of the island and views beyond the island to the mountain ranges of Utah. The campground is beautiful and had plenty of Bison just chilling next to the campers and had a beautiful view of the Great Salt Lake. Tho be warned the flies and mosquitos can get a bit unbearable in the afternoon. My favorite parts were watching the Bison roam and play and the visit to the Fielding Garr Ranch. There is also an archery range on the island which was pretty good and would make good practice for hunting. We'll be back to camp and hike more in the future.

    My son and I had a great trip to Antelope Island the last weekend of May. We only hiked at Lady Finger Point as we hiked to the tip. Reports were that biting gnats had hatched but we did not experience them until we drove out on a pier by the park entrance. There the gnats were swarming our truck so we did not get out. We toured the historic farm and were not bothered by the gnats.

    Ryan S.

    Antelope Island State Park at the Great Salt Lake completely blew me away with how beautiful and peaceful it felt. The wide open landscape and sweeping views were spectacular, and seeing the bison roaming around was easily a highlight of the visit. Watching the sunset over the perfectly still lake felt almost unreal and made everything slow down in the best way. It was about a forty minute drive from downtown Salt Lake City, but the scenery made the trip feel well worth it. This is one of those places that quietly sneaks up on you and ends up being one of the most memorable stops of the whole trip.

    Rumit P.

    It was cool to have a rental car and enjoy the opportunity to see Antelope Island. About 45 minutes from the airport with minimal traffic. GPS took me through local roads and new neighborhoods to reach the island. You pay a per-car fee at arrival ($15) and proceed down a long stretch of road until you reach the island. The employee was friendly. The experience was good but not great. I got some nice views figuring out where to go on my own, even though I was given a map. There was no AT&T cell service, and it wasn't quite clear how to get around or where to go for the best views or what was open or where I could see bison. I didn't see any roaming bison up close (got a few snaps of them from far away, though), but I didn't venture too far into the island. The most interesting thing about the island was one part could be rainy and stormy and another part could be clear as day and sunny. If you're high enough up on a road, you can literally see the different atmospheres across the island. If you have an extra few hours to squander, consider coming here but don't schedule your whole Salt Lake City trip around it. Maybe it was too cold when I went. Not much was open.

    Sara L.

    Gorgeous and well maintained park! We only saw one bison on our camping stop, and we battled gnats and major wind. Worth a stop but don't plan a long stay.

    Rezwana N.

    I wanted to go on a picnic & my hubby took me there . It was beautiful but not much to do actually. Was it worth the traveling & fee? It depends on how you feel that day. The day we chose was a beautiful sunny day, not too hot . Perfect weather for a picnic. Will I come back , not really . Took some pictures, did went to the water just to feel the salt . Hated those millions of bugs tho, started to go inside our cloths ! Yuck! I would stay longer if those bugs were not there , there was also very weird smell ! That was still manageable but the bugs oh my God ! Public restrooms were closed & I refuse to use those single ones ! My husband did used them & said better than he actually expected! If you are traveling near by & wanna just see something beautiful from far away maybe it's a place for you . But I had been in Utah for a month now & I can say there are much more beautiful place to see rather then this !

    Lizard

    Absolutely beautiful! From the drive in to the hikes and wildlife. So glad we spent the day here. We went early and brought in a lot of water and our own food and snacks. Prepare for direct sunlight; hats and sunblock needed. We walked the buffalo trail and to unicorn point. Serene and quiet. Well worth the trip.

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    Jim W.

    We visited this park during a trip to the SLC area. Maybe we didn't do it justice, but there just didn't see to be that much to it. We arrived in early afternoon on a hot day in June. You enter via a causeway and pay a $15 per card entry fee. As the name implies, the park is on a large island so you exit the same way. When we visited, there was no water service on the island (temporarily) and the new visitors' center was under construction. We drove around some loops on the west side of the park. We did see 3 - 4 buffalo roaming around. I later read that you may be able to see more on a longer drive along the eastern edge. We drove by the buffalo paddock but there were none there. We drove south but the road was closed (and unpaved) beyond a campground. We ended up driving up to an overlook. This provided decent views, such as they were, but the deck/platform looked super weathered and in need of update. Also, there were a lot of gnats. From what we could see from a distance, the beach seemed more like shell fragments than sand. The heat kept us from doing any serious hikes. The experience might be different in cooler weather, but I don't think I'd go back here in the summer months. YMMV.

    Heidi W.

    Definitely a great place to explore and get away from people for a bit. We headed out this way after visiting the Air Force Base Museum, which was awesome and free. We be there he just head straight out to the island. The bison laying around on the hills with snow capped mountains was a great photo opportunity. Be careful don't get too close to the bison. You can get great shots from inside your car. No need to put yourself in danger. The visitor center was closed and under construction while we were there which was a bummer, but we did drive down to the lower part of the island where there is a historical ranch that you can explore, which was very cool.

    Melissa S.

    I don't really understand the bad reviews because this was an absolutely beautiful drive here and place to just be with nature. It cost $15 to enter the park and there's so many side streets to go down, campgrounds, salt flats, mountains, etc.

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    We were staying with relatives north of Salt Lake City. After a morning flight and the drive to…read moretheir place, we had the rest of the afternoon free while they finished up at work. They recommended this spot if we wanted an easy hike nearby. The Preserve is at the end of a road in a large marshland. It is only a mile or so from multiple subdivisions and some shopping plazas, so it is not really 'remote'. However, once you get there, you feel much further away from civilization. There is a small parking lot, from which you can access the trail / boardwalk. The main trail is a roughly one mile loop, but there is a spur that connects it with the parking area. Along this spur is a small building (which is blended into the landscape, making it hard to notice from the road) which has restrooms and a water fountain. The spur trail ends at a platform from which the loop trail exits in 2 directions. Both here and at various points along the boardwalk, there are a number of signs which provide educational explanations about the area's wildlife. This is presented so as to be easy to understand from about mid-elementary school and up. Around at the far side of the loop is another larger platform which features an observation deck about 20 fee up. The boardwalk is level, but it is weathered in some spots and there is an occasional screw-head that sticks up above the wood, so exercise a bit of care during your walk. There are no trees or shade on the loop, other than at the 2 platforms, so bring water and a hat if you are here in the summertime. This is a good spot if you have kids along who are old enough to read the signs and who enjoy nature.

    Nice walk. Take sunscreen and maybe some lunch/snacks, if you have little ones. My kiddo needed…read morebreaks by the second half. From the tower, you can see the city in the distance. Lots of information boards and educational posters. To see wildlife, you really have to look! At first glance, looks empty but truly full of living creatures. Birds hiding in the tall grass and making beautiful calls, frogs croaking in the distance, and movement in the "puddles". Beautiful views of the mountain.

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