Antelope Island - May 9, 2021

Antelope Island Information

Antelope Island - May 9, 2021 - 1pm-4pm

Antelope Island, with an area of 42 square miles, is the largest of ten islands located within the Great Salt Lake, Utah, United States. The island lies in the southeastern portion of the lake, near Salt Lake City and Davis County, and becomes a peninsula when the lake is at extremely low levels.

Information:

Area: 42.09 mi²
Max length: 14.91 mi
Elevation: 5,308 ft (1,618 m)
Water Level:4192.6 feet above sea level
Water Temperature: 52° F
Location: Davis County, Utah, United States
Visitors: 282,145 (in 2011)
Established: 1969

Hours & Info

Open Daily 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas
Visitor Center Hours: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Park Fees

Entrance fees (includes causeway fees):
Entrance fee: $15 per vehicle up to 8 people
Senior entrance fee (65 years of age): $10 per vehicle up to 8 people

Directions

Antelope Island State Park is located approximately 41 miles north of Salt Lake City. Take Exit 332 off Interstate 15, then drive west on Antelope Drive to the park entrance gate. The park is 7 miles west of the entrance gate across the Davis County Causeway.
Note: Access to the Island is via the Davis County Causeway (Antelope Island Road) only. No access via the old South Causeway.

Comments:

• Beautiful place. Lots to see. Great hiking trails. Great for kids and dogs. The bugs can be a problem. The buffaloes get up close and the antelopes are beautiful. The views from the top of the mountains are amazing.
• Great place to see wild bison and dip your feet in the great salt lake!
• Wonderful afternoon drive on a Sunday. Tons to see and take in. The Buffalo are all over.

Dogs

Dogs are allowed in most areas of the park, but must be physically controlled on a six-foot leash. Pet owners are responsible for picking up and properly disposing of all fecal matter. All animals are prohibited from public buildings and Bridger Bay Beach except for service dogs as authorized by Section 26-30-2 (R651-603). See Service Animals below.

Insects

During warm months, insects are present on the island, and emerge at different times.
Biting gnats (no-see-ums) emerge in the spring (April – June). Insect repellent is ineffective against the gnats; fine mesh head nets are recommended.
Midges are non-biting and form columns along the causeway and near the marina throughout the summer. They are a vital food source for birds.
Mosquitoes are present throughout the summer. Insect repellent is effective.
Brine Flies emerge during mid-summer and cover the shorelines. These non-biting flies are harmless and move out of the way when approached. They are a vital food source for birds.

Swimming in the Lake

Swimming or floating in the lake is allowed. The best place to experience the lake’s highly saline waters is Bridger Bay Beach. Restrooms and showers are available.

What’s That Smell?

Great Salt Lake supports several types of bacteria whose byproduct is rotten-egg-smelling hydrogen sulfide. As bacteria work to decompose organic matter, hydrogen sulfide is expelled and emits an unpleasant smell. The worst of it is along the Davis County Causeway. Once you reach the island, the smell disappears.

Where Did the Park Get its Name?

In 1843, John C. Fremont mapped the topography of Great Salt Lake and its islands. Fremont returned in 1845, and during that trip, his party successfully hunted pronghorn (antelope) on the island. In gratitude for the meat it supplied, Fremont named the island “Antelope Island”.

Our visit to Antelope Island was Sunday, May 9, 2021 from 1pm to 4pm.

Antelope Island Maps

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