Causey Reservoir is one of my favorite places to go paddle boarding in Utah! I love this reservoir…read moreso much, it's so beautiful. No motorized boats are allowed on this reservoir, so it's the perfect place to kayak, canoe, paddle board, or just bring a floaty and float around. There's also a bunch of cliff jumping. There's no beach, so the main activity here is being in the water. The water is a beautiful color, the scenery is gorgeous. I just love this place so much! I would definitely recommend getting here early, especially on the weekend, as the parking lot fills up quickly, and the reservoir gets crowded. We got here around 9am and it was the perfect time. By the time we left around 1pm, the parking lot was completely full and there were a ton of people out on the reservoir. Even with the volume of people on the water, it never feels too crowded. There's no overnight camping here, and it's completely free to access this reservoir, which is one of the reasons its so popular. A beautiful place to spend the day!

Kayaking at Causey Reservoir near Huntsville, Utah, was an absolute blast! The crystal-clear waters…read moreare perfect for a peaceful paddle or a day full of adventure. https://youtube.com/shorts/J-ih7Wbg-pY We loved exploring the hidden coves and taking in the stunning mountain scenery. The reservoir offers a little bit of everything--cliff diving, rope swings, and even some fantastic fishing spots. It's an outdoor lover's paradise, and the serenity of the area is unbeatable. Whether you're looking for excitement or just want to relax on the water, Causey Reservoir is the place to be. Can't wait to return!

We paid $20 to park and when there were no spots available they refused to give us a refund and…read moresaid the $20 parking pass would work as a $3 walk in pass. So they got us to spend $20 instead of $6. They'll happily take your money and refuse to refund you for any reason, even if it's their mistake.

Our stay here with three nights. Beautiful scenery! Clean bathrooms and showers. We also visited…read moreCrystal Hot Springs, which is within 35 minutes.

Only went for the day, so this review is for the beach area, not overnight camping. Anderson Cove…read morehas day beach access, but heads up, it costs $12 to get a day pass to bring in your vehicle. This took me by surprise as the website said the boat ramp was $12...nothing about just getting in...but luckily the little convenience store where you pay said fee accepts credit cards. It was worth the money to go, though. Gorgeous secluded little beach, surrounded by mountains. We went on a weekday so it's likely it would be busier and less peaceful on a weekend. There were a few little metal picnic tables nestled among the trees on the way down to the beach. Water was pleasant and there was a section designated for swimming only/no boats or jetskis. Bathroom shacks up at the walkway before the drop down to the beach were kinda gross, but better than portapotties and close by, and nothing you wouldn't expect out at a lake campground. Would like to return for actual camping as it was a beautiful area...will definitely go back for more beach time, too.

Horrible experience, I would give it 0 stars if I could. staff was extremely rude. but not only…read morethat, We had a medical emergency overnight and had to leave the campgrounds. Only to come back and find out that they don't allow any vehicles in past 10Pm. No staff made us aware of this at all. So we had to walk back to our camp in the freezing cold after a hard night. So if you'd like a place that has rude staff, horrible conditions, and outrageous unwritten rules this is the place for you!

It was wonderful I love seeing the nature I like jumping into the water the trees were beautifulread more

My family and friends have been coming here as a group of 13 families for over 20 years…read more Unfortunately, this year the staff completely ruined our trip. Their behavior was unprofessional and unfriendly from start to finish. We were harassed over day passes we had already purchased, and even tried to charge us for a day pass at 9:38 PM just for dropping off some items. When a few families left early, their campsite (still paid for and under our name) sat empty. We simply asked to park another family's car there. not stay overnight and were met with an unnecessary argument. The final straw was being given a ticket for "using" a day pass until 10:30 PM because we were sitting around a campfire. After two decades of loyal visits, we're shocked at how poorly we were treated. Sadly, we won't be coming back, and it's unbelievable to think that after all these years, staff behavior would drive us away.

Great experience here at Antelope Island State Park. My friend and I visited in the late afternoon…read moreafter arriving at the airport around noon, and checking out Golden Spike National Historic Site. The day had been quite rainy, and the timing worked out perfectly as the skies cleared up later in the day. Just a quick heads up! At the time of writing, there is no potable water available on the island. Bring your own and bring plenty of it. Also there is an entry fee to cross the causeway to get onto the "island" which really isn't an island anymore because of low water levels. There is an AM station that provides information updates as you enter - make sure to check in out and stay in the know. Because we hadn't brought much water with, we decided to keep our hiking to a minimum. We were also just off the plane from the east coast, so decided to take it easy with hiking our first day at the elevation. Our first stop was at Ladyfinder Point - we took the short trail out to the point for some views! Then after that, we really wanted to get down to the water so we made our way over to Bridger Bay Beach access. From the parking area to the water is a bit of a hike given that the water levels are so low. We parked near the first bathouse and made our way down through the sand. I had opted for sandals, but the flipflops made navigating the san difficult, so I went barefoot which was a bit uncomfortable because the sand it quite coarse. But, as we got further out the sand is more compacted and the sandals were ok. About halfway out to the water, we noticed a bison in the distance. It was walking south quite a bit away from us, so we continued north to the water and kept a really good distance. Down near the water, be prepared for MANY bird carcasses and the brine flies got pretty thick as you near the water. Just keep going because it is worth it. We stood in the clear waters of the Great Salt Lake and enjoyed the breeze and setting sun. It was well worth it to go all the way down. After a short stay by the water we headed back. It was at this point that we noticed the Bison from earlier had headed in the direction of the trailhead near the showers. We again kept our distance and had no issues, but our concern was growing. We made a bit of a detour to give the bison a wider berth, but at this point he was clearly moving toward the same point we were headed to. Keeping eyes on him and picking up speed we made it back to the shower building and rinsed our feet. Meanwhile, the bison continued to make his way up the beach stopping occasionally and then continuing on. We had retreated a bit behind the concrete walls of the shower building as the bison continued walking toward us. At one point I finally decided that we should probably get to the car. Which we did... After getting in the car and preparing to depart, we turned our head and lo and behold - but who should appear. That bison! He popped up out of the trail and began scratching himself on the shower building walls were we had been standing moments ago. Then he stopped, stared at us and we had a moment of panic that the rental car might get some damage. Luckily, the bison was not in the mood for a confrontation and he lumbered through the parking lot acros the road and up the other side of the hill, scratching his head on some low trees. Honestly, it was a bit of a anxiety-inducing experience yet thrilling at the same time. After our little encounter, we made our way toward Buffalo Point where we hiked up to Altar Rock and back. On the drive up we saw the island's namesake - two young antelope cavorting around the open spaces like two kids without a care in the world. It was entertaining and memorable for sure! The hike to Buffalo Point was a short but rewarding little hike and it was perfect as the sun was starting to set. Not wanting to hike back in the dark, we didn't stay out until true sunset, but we did get some great photos and made our way back. Apparently the park has a Dark Sky designation, and we had toyed with the idea of staying until dark, BUT the skies had grown overcast again, and after a long day of travel we made the decision that we needed to get an In-N-Out burger for dinner and head to the hotel to rest and prepare for our long hike the next day. Antelope Island was a great choice, and I am so glad we experienced even just a small percentage of the island. It was well worth it and I would definitely go back!

- Why didn't anyone forewarn me about the pungency or abundance of carcasses at Bridger Bay Beach…read moreDx - Just as you're starting to drive in to the State Park, you're already hit with a powerful poopy odor. Yuck. - It's a 10-20min walk from parking to the water. Coarse sand. May wanna wear shoes. Little rocks will sneak into your sandals. - The sight of dead birds and millions of flies, dead and alive, throughout the beach and the stench of what I thought was ubiquitous decomposed bison dung but likely was actually the sulfurous odor of detritus (still revolting though) discouraged me from fulfilling the bucket list goal I came here for: to prove the rumor that the human body really is unsinkable in the hypersaline water of the Great Salt Lake. I couldn't bring myself to lie down. Only let the water up to my calves. Ain't no way I'm risking full skin infection within the 1st day of my vacation. Still had 7 days to go. Begrudgingly, I simply took a picture from where I stood, then slowly backed away from the omnipresent death around me. . On my way driving out I asked the lady at the entrance booth about the water quality. She said the sight of those many flies and the dead animals is normal around the super salty water and that it's still safe to float in it. She may be right (as the Internet also agrees), but I couldn't bring myself to go through with it, especially since there weren't many other people there doing the same thing to help me feel reassured. + Glad the showers by the parking lot are fully functional though. + And a hose next to the restrooms next to the showers. . Just gotta bring your own soap. + Sources say pronghorns live on this island. * Fun fact: Pronghorns are the 2nd fastest land animal on Earth, just after the cheetah! - Didn't see any pronghorns or bison during my visit though. Granted, I didn't visit as far deep in as Fielding Garr Ranch. You might have better luck. . $15/car. A bit expensive for me since as you can see, my experience came up short. And as it's a state park, it's not covered by the $80 America the Beautiful annual pass. . Only a few people were at this State Park when I visited early Saturday evening. - VC still under maintenance.

Super fun place. Corny to say but "something for the whole family". Very clean. Nice and cold…read more Great swimming spot on a hot day. Kids loved the snack shack although I'd love to see less artificial color/flavored candies/popsicles.

This place was so much fun and it is so much fun for kids and adults kids would love it here they…read morealso have food there if you to eat.

We had a great time paddle boarding at the reservoir! The water felt amazing and you get some…read morepretty views! We rented a cabana for $50 which is a little pricey but with a group it's not too bad. You do only get one reserved parking spot with that so any extra cars in your group will have to pay the park entrance fee ($20) and then will also have to find parking. There's plenty of parking but our friends had to park a little ways down since all the nearby parking was already taken. Our friends also forgot their life jackets so they had to go to the marina to rent some and it was $20 each. So make sure to bring yours! Definitely would like to come back!

Jordanelle is a super great spot to hang during the summer. We were able to reserve a cabana like a…read moreweek or two before we were going. They have some that are pretty much right on the water (and especially on a better water year). They give you one parking spot per cabana rental. They have other spots available that are pretty close too. They have day use sites as well as camp sites. It's so beautiful with the views on the mountains. Water was nice to paddle and swim! Loved it!!

My family had a blast here for our family reunion! We rented a boat and went tubing, rented jet…read moreskis and brought our paddle boards. My husband and I also camped overnight in a tent. I'm dying to come back and try the yurts! I'm honestly afraid to share the news about how great this place is because it seems like a hidden gem for locals! The water was refreshing. I do recommend water shoes since the shore is muddy, rocky and has some thorns on the edges! Overall I highly recommend this place for a nice summer getaway. Could be a great day trip or overnight camp stay! It also gets really dark at night so you can see the stars.

The beach could get 4-5 stars, but jet skis dot the beach and swimming landscape. You need to keep…read moreyour head on a swivel to avoid injury. The water used to be clear, but it is murky with engine oil and gas. It would be fun to swim , kayak, paddle board etc, however since DNR ranger's wink and nod at Jet-skis, speed boats and other motorized floating vessels which have taken over the swimming area, it's dicey at best to do those activities from the beach. There's a huge empty dock adjacent to the beach where boats and jets skis are supposed to dock, but a ranger told us, "too bad so sad, if you don't like it, don't come to the (pay to get in) beach.

My friend's family has been at Echo Lake for over 40 years! They reserve a spot at the resort that…read moreis just for them. Something keeps bringing them back every year. Went up to Echo to spend some time out on the water and chill by the campfire at night. Please place is nice because it's only about 45 minutes from Salt Lake. It's far away enough that you feel like you are getting out of Salt Lake, but close enough that it isn't a huge deal to drive to and from. What is nice for me is that my friend already has a spot so we come and go as we please. There is a cute store there that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner (for cheap!) and also have your basic needs of camping like firewood, snacks, etc. This is great because if you are just going up for a quick getaway,you don't have to stuff your car with food or deal with the hassle of cooking sometimes. This is only my third year coming up here and the water has typically been low. I have been told that the water use to come all the way up to the deck, but because they drain it there isn't as much water anymore. There is still enough to go water skiing, jet skiing, etc though. Needless to say, I'm sure we will be back here soon....

This place has the potential to be a fantastic camping spot for any family whether they have a…read moretent, trailer, or RV!! My family has been going here for about 3 years now and we've had a great time swimming and boating here! Recently the water level has been very high and lots of places where we used to camp are submerged underwater. The entire North Beach was occupied by people with big RV's and Trailers. The South Beach was fairly okay but the bathrooms were filthy and had some obnoxious neighbors who wouldn't stop swearing nonstop. Lots of dogs would wander around looking for scraps of food and that gets annoying trying to find the owner and get the dogs to leave without coming back. To sum it up, North Beach is a little bit better than South Beach because the bathrooms are cleaner and there's a whole lot more places to camp. I'd recommend this place to anyone who'd wanna have an amazing time with their family.