Antelope Island

Who knew there was an island in the Great Salt Lake that was a state park with RV sites?  We stumbled upon this information while researching where to stop between Moab, UT and Pocatello, ID  (more on that later).  Despite warnings that biting gnats were fierce on the island, we decided to take our chances. 

Antelope Island is connected to the mainland by a 8 mile long causeway.  Our first views, as we approached the island, were of small mountains peeking through fog.

 

The campground is on terraced sloping terrain and the campsites are far apart, all with great views of the hills and the lake, which has other island mountains in it.  

Here's a picture of our campsite and our view.

Below is a view from the visitor center.

 

 

Antelopes and bison roam freely over the island, and there are lots of birds, as well. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 The island is 18 miles by about 2 miles, all owned by the state park.  At the southern end is the Fielding Garr ranch, now owned by the state and operated as a free museum. Previously it was owned by a succession of private owners, as well as the Mormon Church and several large companies.

We enjoyed an afternoon wandering through the old buildings at the ranch, and Jim practiced roping skills.

We also enjoyed some spectacular sunsets over the lake

 

as well as some interesting storm clouds.

 

We had prepared for the gnats with face masks and head nets,  but after 2 days of gnats, mosquitoes and giant moths, we gave in and left. 


For more pictures of the views and fabulous sunsets, click Antelope Island