Antelope Island State Park

Antelope Island, the largest island in the Great Salt Lake, is reached by a roughly seven-mile causeway that begins in Syracuse at the end of Antelope Drive. The state park is famous for its free-roaming bison herd, sweeping lake views, sandy beaches, and miles of hiking and biking trails.

What to Do

• See the island’s free-roaming bison, pronghorn, bighorn sheep, and migratory birds
• Hike or mountain bike the island’s trails
• Float in the Great Salt Lake at the beaches
• Visit the historic Fielding Garr Ranch
• Stargazing — it’s a certified dark-sky park

Good to Know

• Access: via Antelope Drive / the causeway from Syracuse
• Managed by: Utah State Parks (day-use entrance fee applies)

Annual Bison Roundup

Each fall, hundreds of volunteer riders on horseback gather the island’s bison herd and move it north into holding corrals so park staff can check the animals’ health. The public can watch for free from the viewing area at White Rock Bay, and the park offers free tours during the “Working of the Bison” the following week. Vehicle access on the east-side road is limited on roundup day, so plan to arrive early.

2026: The roundup is Saturday, Oct. 24, with the Working of the Bison Oct. 27–29. See where to watch and when to arrive, or the official Bison Roundup page.

Check hours, fees, and conditions at Utah State Parks — Antelope Island.

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