Utah Parks and Recreation Areas with Fishing

Timpanogos Cave National Monument sits high in the Wasatch Mountains. The cave system consists of three spectacularly decorated caverns. Each cavern has unique colors and formations. Helictites and anthodites are just a few of the many dazzling formations to be found in the many chambers. As visitors climb to the cave entrance, on a hike gaining over 1,000 feet in elevation, they are offered incredible views of American Fork Canyon. read more...

Phone: 801-756-5238   Price Range: $0 - $7   Open Season: May 07 - Oct 10   Camping: Yes
Nearest Popular City: American Fork   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Monument   Activities: Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Wildlife Watching, Nature Walks, Interpretive Programs, Star Gazing   Details Provided By: Timpanogos Cave National Monument

The Waterpocket Fold, a 100-mile long wrinkle in the earth's crust known as a monocline, extends from nearby Thousand Lakes Mountain to the Colorado River, now Lake Powell. Capitol Reef National Park was established to protect this grand and colorful geologic feature, as well as the unique historical and cultural history found in the area. For more information, click on the In Depth button on the right. read more...

Phone: 435-425-3791   Price Range: $0 - $5   Open Season: N/A   Camping: Yes
Nearest Popular City: Torrey   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Park   Activities: Backpacking, Biking / Bicycling, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Rock Climbing, Wildlife Watching, Auto Touring, Nature Walks, Interpretive Programs, Star Gazing   Details Provided By: Capitol Reef National Park