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Antelope Island State Park
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Antelope Island is the largest island in the Great Salt Lake, 15 miles long and 4 1/2 miles wide, highest point is Frary Point at 6,596 above sea level. It is reached over a seven mile causeway from the mainland near Syracuse. The 28,022 acre island includes wilderness, camp sites, a Visitor Center, and the historic Fielding Garr Ranch. In addition to antelope, deer, coyotes, bighorn sheep, shorebirds, waterfowl, and smaller animals, a herd of 600 American bison live on the island. The island was first occupied by people over 6,000 years ago and was first visited by Europeans in 1845 when John C. Fremont and Kit Carson explored. The Fielding Garr Ranch was established in 1848 and the house is the oldest Anglo built structure still standing in Utah. Parts of the island are comprised of rocks agong the oldest on earth at 2.7 billion years. Tufa can be seen from Buffalo Point Trail. Water is produced in 40 major springs. The campgrounds located on the northwest shore of Antelope Island provide a wonderful site for viewing sunsets over the Great Salt Lake. Trails and water activities are available. The park was established in 1981. Open year round, 7:00 am to dusk. 801-773-2941 Camping: 801-773-2941 Buffalo Point, Inc.: 888-878-8002 R & G Horse and Wagon, LLC: 888-878-8002 Exit Highway 15 at Exit 332, Antelope Drive. Travel west to the causeway. |
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Looking toward north with causeway in center.
White Rock Bay on the northwest side of the island.
West end of an east bound antelope.
 One of several bison sculptures. |
 Bison Crossing. |
The road leading to the Ranch.
Looking back at the main land.
Looking toward the northwest across the lake about sunset. Antelope Island is a popular spot for watching the sunset over the Great Salt Lake.
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