State park

Antelope Island State Park

Antelope Island State Park is a state park in Davis County, Utah. 89 campsites cost Bridger Bay $30-$40; White Rock Bay $40; Ladyfinger $20; backcountry $20. Day use costs $15 per vehicle (up to 8; senior $10; motorcycle $5). Hours: Open year-round: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas).

Antelope Island State Park
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Antelope Island State Park map

Antelope Island State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Closures

  • Every year from March 10 to May 20: West Side/Buffalo Scaffold Trail from Split Rock Loop to Sentry Loop closed for lambing and calving (as of September 29, 2026). Current notice

Fire restrictions

Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

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Common questions

Antelope Island State Park has 89 developed campsites in 3 campgrounds. Camping costs Bridger Bay $30-$40; White Rock Bay $40; Ladyfinger $20; backcountry $20. Sites can be reserved in advance. 1 group site hold up to 80 people each.
Entry to Antelope Island State Park costs $15 per vehicle (up to 8; senior $10; motorcycle $5). Hours: Open year-round: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas).
Every year from March 10 to May 20: West Side/Buffalo Scaffold Trail from Split Rock Loop to Sentry Loop closed for lambing and calving (as of September 29, 2026).
Yes, Antelope Island State Park has electric hookups.
Electric hookups available. Showers available. Flush and vault toilets, depending on the area.
Visitor center 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Fielding Garr Ranch museum daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m (as of September 29, 2026).
Yes, dogs are allowed at Antelope Island State Park.
Yes, Great Salt Lake is open to swimming at Antelope Island State Park.
Yes, Antelope Island State Park has cabins available.

Before you go

  • Electric hookups available
  • Showers available
  • Flush and vault toilets, depending on the area

Camping at Antelope Island State Park

Antelope Island State Park has 89 developed campsites in 3 campgrounds. Camping costs Bridger Bay $30-$40; White Rock Bay $40; Ladyfinger $20; backcountry $20. Sites can be reserved in advance. 1 group site hold up to 80 people each.

Trails

  • Frary Peak Trail (3.5 mi one way) Summit trail; no bikes or horses
  • Dooly Knob Trail (1.5 mi one way) No bikes or horses
  • Mountain View Trail (11.4 mi one way)
  • White Rock Loop (7 mi loop)
  • Split Rock Loop (5 mi round trip)
  • Sentry Loop (5.6 mi loop)
  • Buffalo Scaffold / West Side Trail (5.4 mi one way) closed part of the year Split Rock Loop to Sentry Loop segment
  • Lakeside Loop (5 mi loop)
  • Bone Road Trail (2.7 mi loop)
  • Elephant Head Spur (1.8 mi)
  • Gravel Pit Trail (1.8 mi one way)
  • Ladyfinger Point (0.25 mi one way)
  • Buffalo Point Trail (0.4 mi one way)
  • Frary Gravesite Interpretive Trail (0.4 mi one way)
  • South Island Trail (4 mi)

What to see

  • Historic site Fielding Garr Ranch Oldest Mormon-built home on its original foundation in Utah (1848 ranch house)
  • Overlook Frary Peak Island high point at 6,596 ft
  • Overlook Buffalo Point Northwest scenic viewpoint over Great Salt Lake

Swimming

  • Great Salt Lake

Public lands next to Antelope Island State Park

Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.