10 Best State Parks in Utah

Perched 2,000 feet above the Colorado River, this park offers one of the most photographed vistas in the world, featuring dramatic desert canyons.

Explore a surreal landscape of thousands of mushroom-shaped sandstone hoodoos, often described as a Martian playground for all ages.

The largest island in the Great Salt Lake, home to free-roaming bison, pronghorn, and spectacular white-sand beaches with mountain backdrops.

Stunning red rock canyons, ancient lava flows, and sand dunes located just minutes from the red-roofed charm of St. George.

Known as the 'Caribbean of the Rockies,' this massive alpine lake is famous for its intense turquoise water and world-class summer recreation.

A shifting sea of warm pink sand dunes surrounded by red sandstone cliffs and juniper forests, perfect for off-roading and sandboarding.

Named by National Geographic, this park is home to 67 monolithic stone spires and multi-colored rock layers that glow at sunrise.

A massive year-round mountain playground offering world-class golfing, snowmobiling, and miles of hiking trails in the Heber Valley.

Hike through ancient hills littered with colorful fossilized wood before cooling off in the sparkling Wide Hollow Reservoir.

A simple but profound overlook showcasing a massive triple-bend in the San Juan River carved 1,000 feet deep into the desert crust.