Antelope Island State Park

Antelope Island State Park sits about 41 miles north of Salt Lake City in Davis County. From downtown Salt Lake City, drive north on Interstate 15 to Exit 332, then head west on Antelope Drive to the park entrance gate in Syracuse. The park itself starts 7 miles further west, across the Davis County Causeway, which is the only public access to the island. Allow additional time for the causeway and entrance gate.

As of August 2026, entrance is $15 per vehicle for up to 8 people and that fee includes the causeway. Drivers 65 and older pay $10, motorcycles pay $5, and cyclists and pedestrians pay $3 per person. An Antelope Island annual pass costs $65. The park is open daily from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, and facilities close on Thanksgiving and Christmas. The visitor center is closed for construction and renovation and the main boat ramp is closed because of low water levels, so check the park’s current conditions page before you leave Salt Lake City.

The island runs 15 miles long and about 5 miles wide across just over 28,000 acres. Its bison herd descends from 12 animals brought over in 1893, and a roundup each fall checks the herd’s health. Hikers climb Frary Peak, the high point at 6,596 feet, or take the shorter route up to Buffalo Point. Bridger Bay Beach has restrooms and showers and is the usual spot for floating in the salty water. On the southeast side, the Fielding Garr Ranch house dates to 1848 and is the oldest Anglo built house in Utah still on its original foundation, with exhibit rooms open daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and self guided access outside those hours.

Time your visit around the insects. Biting gnats, also called no-see-ums, emerge from April through June, insect repellent does not work on them, and the park recommends fine mesh head nets. Non-biting brine flies cover the shoreline in mid summer. Dogs are welcome in most areas on a six foot leash, but no animals are allowed inside public buildings and only service animals are allowed on the beaches. Camping runs year round in designated campsites, with reservations recommended on weekends and holidays. Rideshare drivers do not pick up from the park, so bring your own car.