Tropic, UT

Anasazi State Park

State Park

6 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Bryce Canyon National Park

National Park

Hoodoos (irregular columns of rock) exist on every continent, but here is the largest concentration found anywhere on Earth. Situated along a high plateau at the top of the Grand Staircase, the park's high elevations include numerous life communities, fantastic dark skies, and geological wonder...

Entrance: $35

Activities: Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Road Biking, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Group Camping, RV Camping, Food, Dining, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Han...

Weather: Due of its high elevation climate, weather at Bryce Canyon through autumn, winter, and spring can be highly variable. From October to May temperatures fall below freezing nearly every night. The park ...

Capitol Reef National Park

National Park

Located in south-central Utah in the heart of red rock country, Capitol Reef National Park is a hidden treasure filled with cliffs, canyons, domes, and bridges in the Waterpocket Fold, a geologic monocline (a wrinkle on the earth) extending almost 100 miles.

Entrance: $20

Activities: Arts and Culture, Cultural Demonstrations, Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Road Biking, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use), Group Campi...

Weather: Weather is posted daily; check at the park visitor center for weather updates. Do not enter into narrow canyons if there is a threat of rain or if rain has been falling in the area. Rain and snow may ...

Cedar Breaks National Monument

National Monument

Crowning the Grand Staircase, Cedar Breaks sits at over 10,000 feet and looks down into a half-mile deep geologic amphitheater. Come wander among timeless bristlecone pines, stand in lush meadows of wildflowers, ponder crystal-clear night skies and experience the richness of our subalpine forest.

Entrance: $10

Activities: Arts and Culture, Astronomy, Stargazing, Camping, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing, Snow Play, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Wildlife Watching, ...

Weather: Cedar Breaks sits at over 10,000 feet in elevation and is usually 10-20 degrees cooler than surrounding parks. Be prepared for cooler temperatures and unpredictable weather. Snow, sleet, and hail can ...

Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park

State Park

3,728 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Escalante State Park

State Park

1,330 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Fremont Indian State Park

State Park

1,122 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Encompassing over 1.25 million acres, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area offers unparalleled opportunities for water-based & backcountry recreation. The recreation area stretches for hundreds of miles from Lees Ferry in Arizona to the Orange Cliffs of southern Utah, encompassing scenic vistas,...

Entrance: $30

Activities: Auto and ATV, ATV Off-Roading, Auto Off-Roading, Scenic Driving, Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Road Biking, Boating, Motorized Boating, Jet Skiing, Boat Tour, Camping, Fishing, Food, Dining, Guided T...

Weather: The weather in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is usually typical for the high deserts. Summers are extremely hot with little, if any, shade. Winters are moderately cold with night time lows ofte...

Iron Mission State Park

State Park

9 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Kodachrome Basin State Park

State Park

3,144 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Minersville State Park

State Park

212 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Old Spanish National Historic Trail

National Historic Trail

Follow the routes of mule pack trains across the Southwest on the Old Spanish National Historic Trail between Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Los Angeles, California. New Mexican traders moved locally produced merchandise across what are now six states to exchange for mules and horses.

Entrance: $0

Activities: Arts and Culture, Theater, Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Hiking, Horse Trekking

Weather: Due to the length of Old Spanish National Historic Trail, be sure to consult local weather sources for the region you'll be visiting. Check out the forecast with the National Weather Service and ...

Otter Creek State Park

State Park

79 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Pipe Spring National Monument

National Monument

The rich history of Pipe Spring and its flowing water comes alive as you explore the traditions of the Kaibab Paiute and the Mormon settlers through the museum, historic fort, cabins, and garden. Hike the Ridge Trail to enjoy geologic wonders, plants, and wildlife. Attend living history demonstratio...

Entrance: $10

Activities: Arts and Culture, Craft Demonstrations, Cultural Demonstrations, Astronomy, Stargazing, Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hands-On, Ar...

Weather: Weather is hot in summer and cold in winter. Expect summer highs to be 80-100 degrees Fahrenheit and winter highs to be 30-50 degrees. Early morning and late afternoon can be considerably cooler; dres...

Piute State Park

State Park

41 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Zion National Park

National Park

Follow the paths where people have walked for thousands of years. Gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that soar into a brilliant blue sky. Experience the tall, stretching walls of a narrow slot canyon. Zion’s unique array of plants and animals will enchant you as you absorb t...

Entrance: $35

Activities: Arts and Culture, Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Road Biking, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use), Canyoneering, Climbing, Rock Climbin...

Weather: Zion is known for a wide range of weather conditions. Temperatures vary with changes in elevation and day/night temperatures may differ by over 30°F. In summer, temperatures in Zion National Park ofte...