Antelope Island State Park, Explore the Magic of a Great Inland Saline Lake

4528 W 1700 S, Syracuse, UT 84075, USA

The scenery is not bad

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Introduction

As the largest island in the Great Salt Lake, Antelope Island is the perfect destination for visiting the lake. The island is home to abundant wildlife such as antelopes, buffaloes, rabbits, and deer, making it an ideal paradise for birdwatchers. You can camp, picnic, hike, and enjoy water activities on Antelope Island, as well as beach and bathing facilities. The Great Salt Lake is the largest saltwater lake in North America and is known as the largest salt lake in the Western Hemisphere. It is the remnant of a large freshwater lake in the Great Basin during the Pleistocene Epoch, and its dry natural environment is similar to the famous Dead Sea. The chemical composition of the lake water is the same as that of seawater, and it reaches an altitude of 1280 meters. The salinity in most areas ranges from 150-288‰, exceeding that of seawater. Welcome to the Great Salt Lake, explore this magical inland salt lake and enjoy nature entertainment on Antelope Island to the fullest.

Address

4528 W 1700 S, Syracuse, UT 84075, USA

Opening hours

July - Mid-September - 7:00 am to 10:00 pm Mid-September - October 1 - 7:00 am to 8:00 pm October 2 - Mid-November - 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Mid-November - February - 7:00 am to 5:30 pm March 1 - May 1 - 7:00 am to 8:00 pm May 2 - June - 7:00 am to 9:00 pm

Phone (801) 725-9263

Website http://www.utah.com/stateparks/antelope_island.htm