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THE UTAH OUTDOORS GUIDE
85 places in this view · SLC and surrounding areas prioritized.
Ski & snow · Southern Utah
📍 Brian Head
Southern Utah alpine ski resort near red rock country.
Winter operations depend on snow and the operator. This listing does not establish that lifts are open; check the resort before you go.
Typical seasons: Winter · Spring. Source: Ski Utah · 15 resorts. Verify access before leaving.
Ski & snow · Park City & Heber
📍 Midway
Olympic Nordic venue offering trails, lessons and winter programs.
Winter opening and trail grooming require operator confirmation.
Typical seasons: Winter · Spring. Source: Utah Olympic Legacy · Soldier Hollow. Verify access before leaving.
Ski & snow · Park City & Heber
📍 Midway
Lift-served snow tubing on designated runs, subject to weather and tickets.
2026–27 operator lists weather-dependent winter opening; not open in October.
Typical seasons: Winter · Spring. Source: Utah Olympic Legacy · Tubing. Verify access before leaving.
Ski & snow · Cottonwood Canyons
📍 Big Cottonwood Canyon
Nordic skiing and snowshoe network around the Solitude/Brighton area.
Winter snow conditions and access vary; check Nordic operator.
Typical seasons: Winter · Spring. Source: Ski Utah · 15 resorts. Verify access before leaving.
Ski & snow · Park City & Heber
📍 Midway
State-park terrain for winter hikes, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
Snow travel conditions differ day by day.
Typical seasons: Winter · Spring. Source: Utah State Parks · Wasatch Mountain. Verify access before leaving.
Parks & nature · Ogden & Davis
📍 Syracuse
Bison, lakeshore views and wildlife drives on a Great Salt Lake island.
Bison are wild. Trail closures may be in force; check park alerts before visiting.
Typical seasons: Spring · Summer · Fall · Winter. Source: Utah State Parks · Antelope Island. Verify access before leaving.
Parks & nature · Park City & Heber
📍 Midway
Year-round mountain state park with trails and seasonal snow activities.
Typical seasons: Spring · Summer · Fall · Winter. Source: Utah State Parks · Wasatch Mountain. Verify access before leaving.
Parks & nature · Southern Utah
📍 Springdale
Iconic sandstone canyon with shuttles and trails of varying difficulty.
Check NPS alerts, shuttle rules, permit requirements and flash flood warnings.
Typical seasons: Spring · Summer · Fall · Winter. Source: National Park Service · Utah parks. Verify access before leaving.
Parks & nature · Southern Utah
📍 Bryce Canyon City
Hoodoo amphitheaters, rim overlooks and seasonal hiking routes.
Typical seasons: Spring · Summer · Fall · Winter. Source: National Park Service · Utah parks. Verify access before leaving.
Parks & nature · Eastern Utah
📍 Moab
Remarkable sandstone arches and desert hiking, with seasonal heat/ice considerations.
Typical seasons: Spring · Summer · Fall · Winter. Source: National Park Service · Utah parks. Verify access before leaving.
Parks & nature · Southern Utah
📍 Torrey
Colorful cliffs, desert trails and historic Fruita area.
Typical seasons: Spring · Summer · Fall · Winter. Source: National Park Service · Utah parks. Verify access before leaving.
Parks & nature · Southern Utah
📍 Ivins
Red-and-white sandstone, lava flows and desert trails.
Typical seasons: Spring · Summer · Fall · Winter. Source: Utah State Parks · Hiking. Verify access before leaving.
Parks & nature · Central & Uintas
📍 Green River
Unusual sandstone hoodoo valley ideal for exploration and dark skies.
Typical seasons: Spring · Summer · Fall. Source: Utah State Parks · Directory. Verify access before leaving.
Parks & nature · Eastern Utah
📍 Moab
High canyon-rim views and a network of biking and walking trails.
Typical seasons: Spring · Summer · Fall · Winter. Source: Utah State Parks · Directory. Verify access before leaving.
Parks & nature · Southern Utah
📍 Kanab
Orange-pink dunes for walking and designated OHV use.
Typical seasons: Spring · Summer · Fall. Source: Utah State Parks · Directory. Verify access before leaving.
Parks & nature · Salt Lake Valley
📍 Saltair / Great Salt Lake
Shoreline views, marina areas and salty-lake landscapes.
Typical seasons: Spring · Summer · Fall · Winter. Source: Utah State Parks · Directory. Verify access before leaving.
Camping · Cottonwood Canyons
📍 Big Cottonwood Canyon
Large spruce-and-aspen forest campground near canyon trails.
Reservations and seasonal gate access vary. Check the operator before setting out.
Typical seasons: Summer · Fall. Source: Recreation.gov · Spruces. Verify access before leaving.
Camping · Cottonwood Canyons
📍 Little Cottonwood Canyon
Forested canyon campground beside Little Cottonwood Creek.
Reservations and seasonal gate access vary. Check the operator before setting out.
Typical seasons: Summer · Fall. Source: Recreation.gov · Tanners Flat. Verify access before leaving.
Camping · Cottonwood Canyons
📍 Big Cottonwood Canyon
High-elevation campground near Solitude and Brighton.
Reservations and seasonal gate access vary. Check the operator before setting out.
Typical seasons: Summer · Fall. Source: Recreation.gov · Redman. Verify access before leaving.
Camping · Park City & Heber
📍 Jordanelle
Multiple developed and rustic camping choices around the reservoir.
Reservations and seasonal gate access vary. Check the operator before setting out.
Typical seasons: Spring · Summer · Fall. Source: Jordanelle · Things to do. Verify access before leaving.
Camping · Park City & Heber
📍 Rockport
Reservoir campsites and designated dark-sky experience.
Reservations and seasonal gate access vary. Check the operator before setting out.
Typical seasons: Spring · Summer · Fall · Winter. Source: Utah State Parks · Rockport. Verify access before leaving.
Camping · Park City & Heber
📍 Coalville
Seasonal lake campsites and cabins with different winter access rules.
Reservations and seasonal gate access vary. Check the operator before setting out.
Typical seasons: Spring · Summer · Fall · Winter. Source: Utah State Parks · Echo. Verify access before leaving.
Camping · Park City & Heber
📍 Midway
State-park mountain campgrounds and trail access.
Reservations and seasonal gate access vary. Check the operator before setting out.
Typical seasons: Spring · Summer · Fall. Source: Utah State Parks · Wasatch Mountain. Verify access before leaving.
Scenic drives · Central & Uintas
📍 Kamas / High Uintas
High Uinta mountain road with many lakes, overlooks and picnic stops.
High-elevation access is seasonal; snow, ice, gates and weather may make routes inaccessible.
Typical seasons: Summer · Fall. Source: Visit Utah · Mirror Lake Highway. Verify access before leaving.
BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT
These are the official places to check current restrictions. Links open the agencies’ own updates, not copied or stale “open now” labels.
Curated discovery list researched October 2026. Activities and seasons are general guidance, not a live forecast, reservation, legal access clearance, or claim that water is safe to enter. Official operator sites control. No paid ranking.