![]() White Rock Bay Campground offers 20 units for groups of up to 16 individuals (tents & RVs allowed). Campingīridger Bay Campground offers 25 units for tents and RVs (including pull-through sites for vehicles up to 90 feet, but no hookups)and up to 8 people per site. For information and reservations call 80. $35 Senior Adventure (annual) Pass Activities $75 Annual Day-Use Pass (causeway pass is separate) Holiday Closures: Thanksgiving & Christmas Entrance Fees Visitor Center & Fielding Garr Ranch Hours (801) 725-9263 Visitor Center Seasons/Open Hours In the Great Salt Lake, west of the town of Layton, about 41 miles north of Salt Lake City.ĭirections: Take Exit 332 off Interstate 15, then drive west on Antelope Drive for 7 miles to the park entrance, then another 7 miles across a narrow causeway to the island. Historic ranch house and exhibits Location Main Attractionsīeautiful scenery close to Salt Lake City and other Wasatch Front townsĬamping, hiking, biking, horseback riding Because it is so salty, the water is extra buoyant and people float on its surface. Many people enjoy swimming in Great Salt Lake's salty water, which is several times saltier than the ocean. Campers come to watch beautiful sunrises and sunsets in seclusion found only minutes from their urban homes. A marina serves sailboats, powerboats, and kayakers. Hiking, biking and horseback trails lead to scenic points on the island. White sand beaches beckon to sunbathers and picnickers. A restaurant is available on the island and concessionaires to provide other limited goods and services. Showers are also available at the beach area. Water is available at the Bridger Bay Beach area on the sides of the beach buildings. RVs are welcome but there are no hookups. The annual bison roundup each fall is a particularly good time to view the bison.įacilities include a marina, beach picnic area and camping areas. Wild animals are often seen by people driving the park roads and hiking or biking the park's trails. But most famous is Antelope Island's American Bison, introduced to the island in 1893 and now numbering some 600 animals. Deer, bobcats, coyotes, many varieties of birds and waterfowl also call the island home. The island was without its namesake antelope for many years, but they were reintroduced in 1993 and can now be seen in many areas of the park. ![]()
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