Utah Park List

Newspaper Rock Campground
Elevation 5400 feet. 14 campsites across the road from Newspaper Rock State Park, where a spectacular petroglyph panel is preserved. Convenient access to Canyonlands National Park, Canyon Rims Recreation
Newton Reservoir
Newton Reservoir is formed by Newton Dam, Newton Project, on Clarkston Creek. Recreation at Newton Reservoir is directly managed by the Bureau of Reclamation (801) 379-1000.Situated in an
North Fork Virgin River Merriam's Turkey Viewing Area
The North Fork Virgin River Merriam's Turkey Viewing Area consists of a stream that runs through small meadows interspersed with forest. Streamside vegetation is composed of cottonwood and willows,
Oak Grove Campground
Elevation 4000 feet. 7 tentsites near the Colorado River. Convenient to Arches, Canyonlands, and the other delights of canyon country, this campground makes an excellent home base for extended
Otter Creek Reservoir Recreation Area
Elevation 6400 ft. The cold, clear waters of this large reservoir offer year-round fishing for rainbow trout. For wildlife watchers, waterfowl, raptors, deer, antelope, and elk abound. If you
Otter Creek State Park
This quiet getaway is a great destination for ATV riders, boaters, and birders. Access three ATV trails, including Paiute, directly from the park. Lure a record catch from Otter
Ouray National Wildlife Refuge
Ouray National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is located in the desert of northeastern Utah and receives less than 7 inches of precipitation annually. The Green River brings water down
Palisade State Park
Play 18-holes of golf, paddle or troll on Palisade Reservoir, then set up the perfect campsite. This park offers something for everyone, from its desert canyon golf course, RV
Paria Contact Station
The 3,000-foot escarpment of the Vermilion Cliffs reveals seven major geologic formations in layer-cake fashion. This remote, unspoiled 294,000-acre national monument is a geologic treasure of towering cliffs, deep
Pariette Wetlands
Elevation 4700 feet. Pariette is a lush oasis in the middle of the desert, and a birder`s paradise. The complex of freshwater ponds is richly inhabited by wetlands flora
Parowan Gap Petroglyph Area
Elevation 5600 feet. Superb display of Anasazi rock art. This a popular destination for those traveling from Parowan or Cedar
Pelican Lake Recreation Area
Elevation 4800 feet. 13 campsites. Pelican Lake is well known for the outstanding bluegill and bass fishing. Bird watching is a popular pastime in the spring, when the waterfowl
Pineview Reservoir
Pineview Dam and Reservoir, Ogden River Project, on the Ogden River east of Ogden, Utah, were constructed in 1937 and later enlarged. Recreation management at Pineview Reservoir is
Piute State Park
Resting on cliffs of the Sevier Plateau, Piute Reservoir attracts anglers who enjoy trophy fishing for rainbow, cutthroat, and brown trout. This primitive park is a quiet getaway and
Ponderosa Grove Campground
Elevation 6300 feet. 9 campsites in a spectacularly colorful setting, just north of the Coral Pink Sand Dunes. The campground itself is in a ponderosa forest which borders the
Pony Express National Historic Trail
The Pony Express National Historic Trail was used by young men on fast paced horses to carry the nation's mail across the country, from St. Joseph, Missouri to Sacramento,
Pony Express Trail
Relive a dramatic part of the West's history as you travel the same trail that Pony Express Riders covered over 100 years ago. You can stop at stations and modern interpretive
Price Canyon Recreation Area
Elevation 8000 ft. 18 campsites. 3 large group, day-use sites available through reservations. There is a self-guided nature walk through the forest of oak, pines, and mountain mahogany to
Quail Creek State Park
Boasting some of the warmest waters in the state and a mild winter climate, Quail Creek Reservoir lures boaters and anglers year-round. Spend a day on the water or
Red Cliffs Campground
Elevation 3600 feet. 10 campsites within reddish-orange canyon walls. Quail Creek, a seasonal stream, emerges from a canyon and flows through the middle of the
Red Fleet Reservoir
Red Fleet Dam, a feature of the Jensen Unit, Central Utah Project, is on Big Brush Creek about 10 miles northeast of Vernal, Utah. Recreation management at Red
Red Fleet State Park
Hike to 200-million-year-old dinosaur tracks, boat and fish on Red Fleet Reservoir, and camp or picnic in a campground overlooking a sandstone and desert landscape. In the heart of
Rock Corral
Elevation 7000 feet. Day use, camping and group picnic area. The area around the site is extremely scenic, with a perennial stream running
Rockport Reservoir
Rockport Reservoir, Weber Basin Project, was formed by the construction of Wanship Dam on the Weber River. Recreation management at Rockport Reservoir is performed by the Utah
Rockport State Park
Find first-rate, year-round recreation at this northern Utah destination. During summer, fish, boat, and waterski on Rockport Reservoir. Tent or RV camp in one of five developed and primitive
San Juan River Recreation Management Area
There is something for everyone on this remote river in Utah's high-desert country. Bighorn sheep can be viewed along the river's south side, so remember to bring your binoculars.
San Luis Lake and State Wildlife Area
Recreation facilities at San Luis Lake were constructed under a cost-share agreement between the Bureau of Reclamation and the State of Colorado during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
San Rafael Bridge Campground
Elevation 5100 ft. 4 campsites quite near the San Rafael River. Convenient jumping-off place for exploring the San Rafael
San Rafael Swell Recreation Area
Elevation 4000 - 7000 feet. A magnificent badlands of brightly colored and wildly eroded sandstone formations, deep canyons, and giant plates of stone tilted upright throgh massive geologic upheaval.
Sand Flats Recreation Area
Elevation 4500 feet. 150 tentsites, which can hold up to 4 tents/2 vehicles each. This area is a veritable mecca for fat tire enthusiasts, so grab your camelback, strap