Antelope Island is one of our favorite places to hike, picnic, and view wildlife. Located in the Great Salt Lake, the island boasts a famous herd of bison, and is also home to pronghorn, mule deer, bighorn sheep, and millions of birds. You can visit Antelope Island State Park to see its beauty first-hand, or you can get a bird’s eye view with this drone footage shot by MaverikMavic on YouTube. Check it out:
Antelope Island covers 28,000 acres. It’s 15 miles long, and 5 miles wide, and you could easily spend several days exploring it.
MaverickMavic/YouTube From its beaches on the shores of the lake to its highest point, Frary Peak, this island is a true gem. You could hike to the top of the peak (at 6,596 feet) to enjoy panoramic views, but why expend all that energy? Check out the sweeping vistas in this video:
The island’s herd of bison is one of its most popular features, and you’ll spy the bison far below in the video.
MaverickMavic/YouTube In 1893, 12 bison were introduced to the island; today the herd numbers between 550-700. It’s the third-largest herd of bison in the country. The prairie bison are also considered the most genetically pure herd in the country - many herds have been mixed with cattle over the years.
You can reach Antelope Island from a causeway. Drive across, or ride a bike for a truly scenic journey.
MaverickMavic/YouTube The state park includes three campgrounds and a group camping site, as well as beaches, concessions, and a visitor center.
While Antelope Island is certainly home to plenty of wildlife, humans no longer inhabit the island.
MaverickMavic/YouTube However, you’ll want to visit the Fielding Garr Ranch for a dose of Utah history!
Learn more about visiting Antelope Island State Park on the Utah DNR State Parks website, and read all about its large herd of bison here.
MaverickMavic/YouTube
From its beaches on the shores of the lake to its highest point, Frary Peak, this island is a true gem. You could hike to the top of the peak (at 6,596 feet) to enjoy panoramic views, but why expend all that energy? Check out the sweeping vistas in this video:
In 1893, 12 bison were introduced to the island; today the herd numbers between 550-700. It’s the third-largest herd of bison in the country. The prairie bison are also considered the most genetically pure herd in the country - many herds have been mixed with cattle over the years.
The state park includes three campgrounds and a group camping site, as well as beaches, concessions, and a visitor center.
However, you’ll want to visit the Fielding Garr Ranch for a dose of Utah history!
We’d love to read about your adventures on Antelope Island and see your photos in the comments!
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Address: Antelope Island, Utah, USA
