Visit the Great Salt Lake at Antelope Island
Drive across the causeway to see free-roaming bison, pronghorn, and the surreal white-sand beaches of the inland sea.
Itinerary tips
- 1Plan for a 1-hour drive from downtown Salt Lake City, including the scenic 7-mile causeway crossing.
- 2Budget 3 to 5 hours to explore the Fielding Garr Ranch and the Buffalo Point overlook.
- 3Pack heavy-duty bug spray, as biting gnats and brine flies can be intense near the shoreline during warmer months.
- 4Pay the $15 per vehicle entrance fee at the ranger station located at the start of the causeway.
- 5Bring a camera with a zoom lens to safely capture the resident bison herds and pronghorn from your vehicle or the roadside.
- 6Stop at the Visitor Center first to check the daily wildlife sighting map and current trail conditions.
More in Salt Lake City
Drive the Guardsman Pass Scenic Byway
Witness the spectacular transformation of Big Cottonwood Canyon as the quaking aspens turn vibrant gold and orange in late September.
ScenicRide the Snowbird Aerial Tram
Ascend to the 11,000-foot Hidden Peak for 360-degree views of the Wasatch Range without the strenuous climb.
ScenicDrive the Alpine Loop Scenic Byway
The Alpine Loop Scenic Byway (State Route 92) climbs between American Fork Canyon and Provo Canyon past Mount Timpanogos, Sundance and Timpanogos Cave National Monument. It is a slow, winding drive rather than a fast one, a recreation fee applies in American Fork Canyon, and the upper section closes through the winter months.
scenicHike to Cecret Lake at Alta
Catch the final high-alpine wildflowers and crisp mountain air on this family-friendly trek to a stunning glacial cirque.
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