Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
I-15 Northbound and Southbound and I-80 westbound - take Exit 308 (airport), 1.5 miles on I-80 West to Exit 118 (Redwood Rd.), turn right on Redwood, go 1/4 mile, turn right on North Temple Street. Go 1/4 mile. Turn left at the light marked 1460 W. Turn right into the park.
I-80 Eastbound - take Exit 115 (North Temple) stay on North Temple Street 3.5 miles.Turn left at the light marked 1460 West. Turn right into the park.
GPS address: 110 N 1460 W, Salt Lake City, Utah 84116
GPS: N40 46.327' W 111 55.940'
Salt Lake City is the peak of beauty and adventure in Utah. While the city offers much to do and see, its surroundings offer endless year-round adventures and activities for the whole family. You can experience beautiful mountains, scenic views, historic and famous sites, hot springs and lakes in a day's trip from Salt Lake City. Whether you're on a planned holiday, a spur-of-the-moment weekend camping trip, or exploring as a local, visiting Salt Lake City attractions is a must.
In just a day, you can experience beautiful places and sights near Salt Lake City. Here are some excellent day trip destinations to visit:
Park City is a famous skiing town only 30 miles from Salt Lake City. The town offers plenty of adventure, scenic views and activity all year round. Park City Mountain is one of the largest ski destinations in the United States and was host to various Salt Lake City Winter Olympic Games in 2002. In winter, the mountain town is covered in snow and offers beautiful sights, especially when the city lights up amongst the snow in the evening. You can ski, shop and enjoy the small-town charm at various cafes or restaurants.
Park City also hosts the annual Sundance Film Festival in winter, which provides an array of festivities to enjoy on your day trip. If you're planning a road trip from Salt Lake City in summer, you can stop by Park City for a hike, horseback riding or some mountain biking and enjoy strolling the picturesque town while taking in the sight of the mountain's lush green valleys.
The Timpanogos Cave National Monument offers a magical experience and is only 35 miles from Salt Lake City. Whether day-tripping to the Timpanogos Caves in summer or winter, you will surely get more than a fun adventure. The Timpanogos Cave National Monument is on Mount Timpanogos, the second-highest peak in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Mount Timpanogos offers some marvelous views which can take you in from your drive.
In winter, the mountain is covered in thick snow. In summer, it is filled with green pastures and offers activities all year round. You can plan a hike in the American Fork Canyon and stop by the Timpanogos Cave Monument for an extraordinary guided cave tour.
If you want to visit a beautiful natural waterfall on your day trip from Salt Lake City, drive 45 miles out of the city to Bridal Veil Falls. While the Bridal Veil waterfall is located in the picturesque Provo Canyon and is open all year, snowfall in the winter may limit the days you can visit the waterfall.
Depending on your day trip itinerary, you can take a morning or afternoon hike to the falls. Enjoy a scenic hike to the waterfall and take incredible photos at various hiking points.
Explore Antelope Island State Park for a unique experience. Antelope Island is a Utah State Park, 59 miles from Salt Lake City, open year round. The Park is located on an island in the Great Salt Lake, offering mesmerizing views and many activities. You can explore the marina, enjoy the wildlife, picnic or swim on the beach.
Experience the great outdoors and the Great Salt Lake by floating on the tranquil lake waters for a peaceful and therapeutic experience. As the park name suggests, you can see antelope, free-ranging bison herds, deer and mule on your visit. Pack your camera and take in some breathtaking night skies, sunrises, wildlife and lake views at the Island State Park.
The Golden Spike National Historic Site in Promontory Summit is 87 miles from Salt Lake City, offering an insightful and fun day out. On your day trip to the historic site, you can learn about the transcontinental railroad with two driving tours on the historic railroad. You can walk by the railroad tracks and experience various antiques on display at the visitor center. A trip to Golden Spike National Historic Site is an excellent pit stop on a day trip out of Salt Lake City.
You have to plan a stop at Bear Lake on your day trip. Bear Lake is a serene freshwater lake on the Utah-Idaho border and a 123-mile drive from Salt Lake City. The lake has beach and marina areas, perfect for spending a day or some time on the water fishing, swimming, boating or skiing. You can visit the lake in summer or winter and take in and enjoy the lake's turquoise waters and activities.
Drive 124 miles out of Salt Lake City to experience the Bonneville Salt Flats' natural wonder. The Bonneville Salt Flats is a lake covered in a thick salt layer from when the Bonneville Lake dried out. The salt lake surface is a wonder you must see for yourself. The white Salt Flats span miles of land surrounded by mountains and look like an out-of-space planet. The Salt Flats become a hard rock surface in summer, making it perfect for driving or racing.
In winter, the Salt Flats' surface becomes wet, making driving difficult as your car can get stuck on the sticky salt top layer. You can walk on the salt flats anytime and take in the seasonal salt flats' texture. You can take some incredible photos in summer or winter with a sunset or sunrise backdrop accentuating the beautiful salt-flat surface.
The Bonneville Salt Flats are also famous for various movie sets and have become a popular place for high-speed racing in the summer. A day trip to the Bonneville Salt Flats at any time of the year will offer you an experience that is unlike anything in this world.
There are so many things to do within four hours of Salt Lake City, and you can experience it all with a stay at Salt Lake City KOA Holiday. Choose between various Salt Lake KOA Holiday accommodations like Tent Sites, perfect for the whole family all year round. Salt Lake KOA Holiday is central to numerous activities, making it convenient to take a day drop out of Salt Lake City and explore the nearby sights and activities when you're not enjoying the on-site amenities at the campground.
KOA Holiday also offers various activities and events to make your stay fun and memorable. Reserve a stay at Salt Lake City KOA Holiday and enjoy numerous adventure-filled day trips!
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