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Antelope Island State Park offers two campgrounds with equestrian options near Layton, Utah. White Rock Bay Campground includes two designated equestrian sites that cost $40 per night, accommodating campers with horses. The campsites are spacious and well-spaced from each other, providing ample room for horse trailers and equipment. Both White Rock Bay and Bridger Bay campgrounds feature picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets, though no drinking water is available at the White Rock Bay location. The island provides opportunities for riders to potentially encounter free-roaming bison, pronghorn, mule deer, and other wildlife in their natural habitat.
The extensive trail system on Antelope Island connects riders to panoramic views of the Great Salt Lake and surrounding mountains. Depending on the season, riders should prepare for varying conditions—summer months (especially May-June) can bring significant biting gnats and mosquitoes that bug spray may not deter. The island's open terrain offers limited shade but delivers spectacular sunsets and stargazing opportunities. No dedicated horse corrals or stables are provided at the campgrounds, so riders must bring appropriate containment equipment. Access to the island requires crossing a causeway with an entrance fee, and campers should note the 10pm gate closure time. Weather conditions can include strong winds, particularly challenging for those in tents or with horses sensitive to weather changes.
"One of our favorite state parks in Utah is only~45 minutes away from Salt Lake City! There are bison, antelope, deer, and many other animals that call this island home."
"By far one of my favorite stops through Utah ❤️ absolutely breathtaking views, along with scenic routes to see wildlife such as the bison."
from $30 - $200 / night
Check Availability"Hues of all different kinds of colors reflect off the perfect mirror surface of the Great Salt Lake and give you an endless sunset much like at the Bonneville Salt Flats. "
"A little buggy on the trails nearby, but no issues near the campsite. There were awnings for the picnic tables which was great, and it was a short walk to the Great Salt Lake!"
from $40 - $180 / night
Check Availability"Before we had kids, we would bike and hike along the different trails. There’s a short waterfall hike, but also a long hike that will take you up to Ben Lomond Peak & cut across to Willard Peak."
"Arrived around 2pm on a Friday and stayed at Cutler Flats. Didn't look at the other campgrounds so can't speak to them in particular. Drove up and down the loop and most were available at that time."
from $30 - $40 / night
Check Availability"This park is a great stopover on your way through Utah or weekend visit. The lake is clean and still very natural. The swans circling the water are something to see."
"This campground is right next to the I-15, and a set of train tracks that seem to see daily use."
from $60 - $150 / night
Check Availability"My family and I were driving through and needed a place to stay for the night. We camped the first night that lot camping was allowed (9/10) so it was quiet and peaceful."
"Tucked in very back. Long ways to walk from car. Water spout next to car area. Will be sharing parking with 2 other sites. 2 lakes nearby. Fire pit with grill gate. Shaded area."
"Utah is such an amazing place to visit for the outdoors. My family and I come here once a year because we love hiking and being in the outdoors."
from $27 - $355 / night
Check Availability"The location is beautiful, and full of deer. My partner and I are just starting out full time rv life and this was the first spot we stayed at."
"This is a small state park campground located in a neighborhood. This lake was so popular while we were there over Father's Day weekend."
"The only thing that was annoying is that they lock the front gate at 10PM so if you are out after that time, you have to park your car on the street and walk to your campsite."
from $40 - $400 / night
Check Availability"This campground was nestled in the middle of Lehi Utah and it was a great place for us to swing in for one night."
"We were able to get a spot next to the Jordan River under a beautiful tree. We brought our 16ft camper and didn’t need to back it in or anything."
from $25 - $175 / night
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LegendThis campground is well maintained and nestled into some nice pine trees in view of the backside of Mount Timpanogos, it is divided into 3 areas, one of which has horse corrals. While there are many campgrounds in Utah that rival it, this one is special because it's such a short drive after work.
GuideTimooneke is beautiful. High elevation(7400ft) campground up the popular Alpine Loop. Book EARLY- ita very popular. Near hiking trails and reservoirs(no motor sports) Equest sites can be used by people wIthout horses too.
LegendOne of our favorite state parks in Utah is only~45 minutes away from Salt Lake City! There are bison, antelope, deer, and many other animals that call this island home. On the west side of the island are extensive muds flats that give you one of the best sunset views in Utah. One of our favorite things to do on the island is hike Frary Peak which is the high point of the island. The top portion of the hike is a rocky scramble, but there are plenty of side trails to beautiful viewpoints during the hike.
As for the best season to visit the island, we are partial to winter due to the absolute lack of bugs and stunning contrast of the bison on fresh snow. Our 2nd favorite season is early spring before the bugs come out in full swarm! I wouldn't recommend visiting in late spring or summer as there are swarms of all kinds of biting bugs and the temps can be unbearable.
GuideThis is a small state park campground located in a neighborhood. This lake was so popular while we were there over Father's Day weekend. As busy as it was, everyone followed the quiet hours and it was so peaceful at night. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would definitely return. We were in electric and water hookup site number 3 in the middle row. The sites along the water have great views, but little shade and do not have any hookups. The sites are close together ,but angled nicely so you still have privacy. The surrounding neighborhood is lovely with a mixture of farms and new construction. Felt completely safe biking and running through the surrounding area. The park is close to the town of Logan, Utah. We loaded up our bikes and took advantage of their extensive trail system only 15 minutes from the park. The town of Logan has everything you need to restock on supplies including Costco.
ScoutQuite area, lot of room. I stayed on site 58 (tent only). Enough room for 2 medium tents. Next/above stream. Tucked in very back. Long ways to walk from car. Water spout next to car area. Will be sharing parking with 2 other sites. 2 lakes nearby. Fire pit with grill gate. Shaded area. Full sun from 10am-4pm.
LegendHands down the best campground for sunset views on all of Antelope Island! The sunsets in the fall, and winter are the best as the bugs have gone down considerably and therefore you won't get eaten alive! Hues of all different kinds of colors reflect off the perfect mirror surface of the Great Salt Lake and give you an endless sunset much like at the Bonneville Salt Flats. I would have given this campground 5 stars if there was any shade whatsoever but there isn't any!
This campground is pretty primitive in that there is no drinking water available and only vault toilets available with picnic tables and a fire ring at each campsite. There are only 20 sites with 2 equestrian sites that go for 40$ a night. The closest drinking water is at Bridger Bay Campground and there is also a grill on the island that is open during the summer.
GuideThis park is a great stopover on your way through Utah or weekend visit. The lake is clean and still very natural. The swans circling the water are something to see. Lots of shade rustic but serviceable showed. A bit pricy at 30 a night but right off the highway and no real traffic noise.
LegendGoing into Antelope Island we had the voices of the critics in our minds: sand is too hot, it is too smelly, the brine flies etc; we were pleasantly surprised. I do believe that the circumstances can change, like the lake level, on a daily basis.
Badger bay is a no amenity, basic campground with a commanding view of the salt lake. There are vault toilets and shaded picnic tables. All of the sites accommodate small RVs, some of the sites may not provide a level tent pad. 2 was terrific! The sites are pretty roomy too.
We loved going for a dip in the lake. We went early on a late June morning before the sand became too hot, and walked the distance barefoot. We only noticed the wet dog smell as we entered the park—but that could change. The brine flies were actually pretty cool. They only hang out on the shoreline for a small distance. They don’t bite and they left our path in droves as though they were enacting the parting of the sea. Honestly, I find houseflies buzzing around my head to be more irritating. The water was smooth and partial buoyancy is cool. Swimmers would be advised to keep cuts out of the water. The brine shrimp don’t bother anyone and float around like typical lake debris.
There are showers at the swimming beach close to the campground. There are basic no-soap cold water rinse showers outside and private pay showers too; bring quarters.
GuideI stayed here for three nights (July 7-9 2021) and it was great!! I’m on a road trip to Chicago from California and this was the first place I stayed and I absolutely loved it.
The campsites are hidden but close together which I loved being a solo female traveler it made me feel so safe knowing people were on both sides of me.
The roads are really rough don’t think you’ll be able to do it without 4x4 or awd my Honda CR-V did great!!
One thing though, the camp sites fill up quick my first night was a Wednesday and I got there around 6pm and I found a spot just big enough to park my car for the three nights. It was just off the road and basically no privacy but I was just looking for a safe place to sleep and that’s what I got!
I spent one day exploring salt lake, which is about an hours drive from the campsite. And I spent another day only up near the site, there’s a trail head that leads off to about 3 or 4 different trails I did trail 173 it was 2.5miles and it took you up so you have an amazing elevated view of the mountains and lake and about 2 miles in it leads you to the opposite side of the lake that you drive up next to.
This is blm land so you can stay for free up to 14 days which was a big factor into why I chose to camp here!
Overall I loved it here I totally fell I love with Utah and I can’t wait to stop by on my way home and camp here again!
Oh also if you ride dirt bikes/atvs most of the trails are motor friendly and the lake is a great spot for kayaking!!
Antelope Island State Park offers two campgrounds located on an island in the Great Salt Lake at an elevation of 4,300 feet, approximately 25 miles from Layton, Utah. The terrain consists of grasslands with limited tree coverage, resulting in exposure to variable weather conditions including high winds. Temperatures range from 20°F in winter to 95°F in summer, with low annual rainfall of 15 inches making water conservation important for visitors.
Hiking mountain trails: For visitors seeking alternatives to equestrian activities, the North Fork County Park near Eden features multiple hiking paths including a waterfall trail. "Had a great stay at North Fork. Camped in the canyon near the trailhead for the waterfall hike. We stayed at campsite 6 which was great, but they were all really nice. Excellent mountain bike trails also," shares Rich J. from North Fork County Park.
Wildlife viewing: Bridger Bay Campground offers opportunities to observe bison up close from campsites. "An amazing place to kick back, relax, and hangout with bison. They walk up and graze through the campsites which is a beautiful thing to wake up to," notes John C. from Bridger Bay Campground.
Fishing and water recreation: Hyrum State Park Campground provides convenient lake access with boat ramps and a small beach area. According to Jake S., "I've camped here several times since I was a child. It's nice that there is a river that runs nearby. There are about 50 campsites on a first come first served basis."
Spacious campsites: The dispersed camping areas at Dock Flat Campground offer ample room between sites. "Plenty of spots for rv/campers and tent campers. Had my own quiet spot with a great view of the stars," says John Rushton A. from Dock Flat Campground.
Unique lake views: Many campers value the distinctive Great Salt Lake landscapes visible from White Rock Bay Campground. "The landscape is beautiful but I cannot stress to you enough the amount of biting gnats there were. It was unbearable for us and bug spray didn't deter them one bit," warns Becca S. from White Rock Bay Campground.
Clean facilities: The maintained campgrounds at Timpooneke receive positive feedback for upkeep. One camper noted, "This campground is well maintained and nestled into some nice pine trees in view of the backside of Mount Timpanogos, it is divided into 3 areas, one of which has horse corrals."
Insect concerns: May through August brings significant insect activity to lakeside campgrounds. A visitor to White Rock Bay reports: "We visited in early May when the No See Ums were at their peak, so forget enjoying a campfire at dusk, or anything at dusk."
Wind exposure: Sites with minimal tree cover experience strong winds, especially at higher elevations or near the Great Salt Lake. "We were in a tent and the wind shook our tent back and forth all night. No sleep. But the views getting out of the tent in the morning were incredible," shares Caroline N. from Cottonwood Campground.
Gate closure times: Several parks implement strict gate schedules that can impact late arrivals. Willow Park Campground operates under city regulations with specific entry hours, while other locations may have 10 pm closure policies requiring advance planning.
Playground access: Willow Park Campground features play areas adjacent to campsites. Alex L. shares: "We were able to get a spot next to the Jordan River under a beautiful tree. We brought our 16ft camper and didn't need to back it in or anything. Spot was decently clean except for a leftover watermelon (which the kids gave to a family of ducks that visited the next morning.)"
Water recreation options: For families seeking alternatives to the Great Salt Lake, Hyrum State Park offers a small freshwater beach suitable for children. A recent visitor noted: "Loved this place will definitely go back. Spacious and not too crowded. Lots of hiking spots!"
Wildlife education opportunities: Bring binoculars for children to safely observe bison and antelope from appropriate distances. Laura H. from Timpooneke mentions: "The hiking trails are cool. You'll see some bison, lizards, jack rabbits, and unique, for us, terrain."
Levelness considerations: Many sites require preparation for uneven terrain, particularly at primitive locations. "Nice level asphalt spots. Beautiful view of the lake. Saw bison and antelope driving in the park," reports James B. about his stay at Bridger Bay.
Hookup availability: Cottonwood Campground offers full-service connections but requires extended sewer hose lengths. One RVer advises: "Very spacious pull ins, full hook ups, and a quick trip to the beach. Be aware that they DO NOT allow early arrival and will turn you away before 3pm even if the site is empty."
Road condition alerts: Access to campgrounds off main highways can involve rough terrain. Nicholas A. notes about equestrian camping locations: "Gate doesn't open until Memorial Day weekend. Keep that in mind when planning a visit here. TONS of places to camp further up if you are in a tent. Trailers should stick to the lower sections as it gets a bit difficult to navigate past the second campground."
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