June – August 1 Fremont Indian State Park and Museum - Sevier
Art Exhibit: Enjoy watercolor paintings by Trina Strong on display in the Sagebrush Art Gallery. (435) 527-4631


June 26 Yuba State Park - Levan
Yuba Treasure Hunt: Join Yuba State Park staff for a global positioning system (GPS) treasure hunt at 3 p.m. at the Oasis day-use pavilion. (435) 758-2611


June 30 Escalante Petrified Forest State Park - Escalante
Bird Watching: Enjoy an easy stroll around the park and learn to identify birds by sight and sound. Binoculars and field guides are provided. Meet at the visitor center at 8:30 a.m. (435) 826-4466


July 2 – 3 Territorial Statehouse State Park Museum - Fillmore
Independence Day Activities: On July 2, enjoy a children's parade and activities beginning at 6 p.m. followed by a game of Rounders at 7 p.m., and end the evening with a youth pioneer dance from 9 to 11 p.m. On July 3, celebrate all day with food, games, entertainment and activities. (435) 743- 5316


July 2 Anasazi State Park Museum - Boulder
Why Cowboys Sing - Music Rooted in the Land and Work of Utah: Join folklorist Hal Cannon at 7 p.m. for a discussion on the Utah musical experience, listen to recordings and songs, and watch a short film he co-produced. (435) 335-7308


July 3 Rock Cliff Nature Center/ Jordanelle State Park – Francis
Junior Ranger Program - Daytime Moon: Children six to 10 are invited to join the park naturalist at 11 a.m. to learn why the moon is up in the daytime. Children earn a badge and certificate. Rock Cliff is located on the southeast end of the reservoir. (435) 782-3030


July 3 Wasatch Mountain State Park - Midway
Huber Grove History Tour: Tour historic Huber Grove from 10 to 11 a.m. Visit this beautiful, peaceful area and learn about the Huber family and the Mormon west. Tour is free and open to all. (435) 654-1791


July 3 Wasatch Mountain State Park - Midway
Owls – Nature’s Super-Duper Mouse Trap: Join the park naturalist as we discover one of nature’s most state-of-the-art hunters. We'll discuss owl adaptations, and then go on a short owl prowl to try and locate these masters of the night. Program begins at 8:30 p.m. at the campground amphitheater. (435) 654-1791


July 3 Yuba State Park – Levan
Fire Safety: Join us at 6 p.m. at the Oasis day-use pavilion for a program on fire safety. Learn tips on how to be safe around campfires and fireworks. (435) 758-2611

Upcoming Utah State Parks Events

June 25 Wasatch Mountain State Park - Midway
Full Moon Hike: Join the park naturalist at 8:30 p.m. for a hike along the Pine Creek Nature Trail observing and talking about the full moon, nightlife and exploring the many wonders of the park. Meet at the pavilion parking lot. (435) 654-1791

June 25 Anasazi State Park Museum - Boulder
Harmonica Heaven: University of Utah Instructor James Major will conduct a workshop on how to play a harmonica. Free harmonicas will be given out. This program begins at 7 p.m. and is free to the public. (435) 335-7308
7:00 pm. No fee.

June 26 Dead Horse Point State Park - Moab
Full Moon Hike: Join park staff on a sunset/moonrise hike to discover some night-time insects at the park. Meet at the neck parking lot at 8:30 p.m. for this one-mile hike. (435) 259-2614

June 26 Territorial Statehouse State Park Museum - Fillmore
Old Capitol Car Show: View classic and modified cars on the grounds of this historic territorial capitol. The Car Show is a culmination of the ATV Jamboree. (435) 743-5316

June 26 Wasatch Mountain State Park - Midway
Huber Grove History Tour: Tour historic Huber Grove from 10 to 11 a.m. Visit this beautiful, peaceful area and learn about unique Swiss architecture. Tour is free and open to the public. (435) 654-1791

June 26 Wasatch Mountain State Park - Midway
Junior Ranger Program - Is the Moon Made of Cheese? Children age six to 12 are invited to come and learn all about the moon, the solar system and lots of cool space stuff during this one-hour program designed to get kids exited about nature. Meet at the campground office at 1 p.m. (435) 654-1791

June 26 Antelope Island State Park - Syracuse
Naturalist Skills - Plant Identification: Explore the plants of Antelope Island and seek out different plant species, learn how to identify them using a guide and find out some traditional uses. Be prepared to taste, feel, and explore the plant life! (801) 725-9263

June 26 Anasazi State Park Museum - Boulder
Guitar Seminar: Local musician Eric Scott conducts free guitar lessons at 10 a.m. Guitars are provided if you do not have your own. (435) 335-7308

Fees change at State Parks

Salt Lake – Sand Hollow, Quail Creek, Gunlock, Anasazi, Hyrum, and Bear Lake state parks implemented fee changes effective May 1. Day-use entrance fees, per vehicle with up to eight occupants, are $10 at Quail Creek, $7 at Gunlock, and $5 at Anasazi.

Individual campsites are $13 per site at Gunlock. Quail Creek campsites are $15 with a $12 extra vehicle fee. Sand Hollow Westside Loop is $28 and $15 for an extra vehicle; Sand Hollow Sandpit Loop campsites with utilities are $25 per site with an $18 extra vehicle fee. Primitive area camping at Sand Hollow is $15.

Group camping at Hyrum is $200 per night. Willow and Big Creek group sites at Bear Lake State Park are $100 per night and boat camping transient slips at Bear Lake are $20.

Your park fees provide for care, protection and enhancement of Utah’s state parks. For more information, please call (801) 538-7220.