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'
Our city has many wonderful opportunities to both keep you busy and enrich your visit with our awesome history. If there is something not listed that you would like to go see, please ask any of us at the front desk and we will do our best to get you the information.
Outdoor Things to Do in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City KOA Holiday is the perfect location for campers who love the outdoors. The beautiful scenery will take your breath away — and with numerous mountain biking and hiking trails, easy access to some of the best skiing on the West Coast and world-class fishing, Salt Lake City has something for everyone. Some of the best outdoor recreation activities in Salt Lake City include:
Downtown Salt Lake City has something for everyone, and with easy access via a light rail station at the front of the campground, you can explore your interests in this beautiful city set at the base of the Wasatch Mountains.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints gives personal tours in many languages upon request. The tours cover the grounds, gardens, historic buildings and an overview of the basic belief of the church. Presentations about the Book of Mormon or Temples are available upon request. The North Visitors Center features paintings that depict events from the old and new testaments, the Christus Statue and a resource room.
50 West North Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84150
Just 45 minutes from Salt Lake City off of I-80 E are the Park City Factory Stores. Over 40 merchants which include: OshKosh B'Gosh, Jockey, Nike, Nine West, Fossil, and Levi's to name just a few. Park City is also the home to the Sundance Film Festival each winter and the ski jumping and luge sights from the 2002 Winter Olympics.
The Great Salt Lake is one of the most asked-about tourist destinations in Utah. A remnant of the massive ancient Lake Bonneville, the lake is now landlocked and its waters are salty. It is the largest lake between the Great Lakes and the Pacific Ocean, and is the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere.
In the heart of Salt Lake City, City Creek Center is the retail centerpiece of one of the nation's largest mixed-use downtown redevelopment projects. This unique shopping environment features a retractable glass roof, a creek that runs through the property, a pedestrian skybridge and more. This world-class fashion and dining destination offers over 100 stores and restaurants including Nordstrom, Macy's, Tiffany & Co., Michael Kors, Coach, and Texas de Brazil Churrascaria, in a casual, pedestrian-friendly environment.
50 South Main Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Utah State Capitol Building tours are available for visitors.
350 North State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
Visit the Zoo in the fall or winter! The Zoo is open 363 days of the year (the animals take Christmas and New Year's off) Come see polar bears, snow leopards, Siberian tigers, gorillas, snakes and giraffes. November 1 - February 28 from 9 am - 4 pm March 1 - October 31 from 9 am - 5 pm. Located about 25 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City.
2600 East Sunnyside Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
Utah's very own aquarium! Come enjoy the variety of sea creatures that they have to offer. You can even pet a stingray!
12033 South Lone Peak Parkway
Draper, UT 84020
Kennecott Copper Mine ranks as one of Utah's most popular and fascinating tourist attractions. A Visitor's Center overlooking the mine itself features informative exhibits and videos, allowing you to observe the operations of the world's first open pit copper mine - dating back to 1906. Approx 32.5 miles southwest of Salt Lake City. Directions to this attraction are available in the front office.
Antelope Island is located approx. 45 min. north of Salt Lake on I-15 North to exit 332 then west to the lake. There is a fee to cross the causeway to the island. This is a great way to enjoy the Great Salt Lake with beautiful scenery and wildlife to boot! There is a ranch with a cafe located there that is open to guests 9 am-6 pm.
The Golden Spike National Monument is where the east met the west. Come see where the Golden Spike was hammered into the railway on May 10,1869 as the Union and Pacific Railroads were joined together to span the United States.
6200 North 22300th Street West
Brigham City, UT 84302
Only 25 miles from Salt Lake City, Little Cottonwood Canyon can be reached by taking the 6200 South "Canyons" exit from I-215 and continue east to the canyon on U-210, following signs for Snowbird and Alta. At the mouth of the canyon is the site where Mormon settlers quarried granite slabs to build the Salt Lake Temple. Wilderness Areas are located on both sides of the steep canyon. Summer recreational activities here include rock climbing, camping, picnicking and hiking. The canyon is home for two of Utah's ski and summer resorts. At world class Snowbird, Utah's only aerial tramway carries visitors to the roof of the Rockies for a panoramic view from 11,000-foot Hidden Peak. One mile further is Alta. Notorious for shootings in its 26 saloons during the mining days of the 1860's and 70's, Alta died quickly, but livened up again in 1938 as the seat of Utah's first ski resort. The Albion Basin becomes a hikers and mountain bikers paradise once the snow has all melted. This 7 mile scenic byway from the Salt Lake Valley to Alta and back requires approximately one hour.
The Bonneville Salt Flats is like no other place on earth. A salt crust ranging from a few inches to 5 feet thick forms a perfectly flat, uniform, blindingly white crust as far as the eye can see. The flats are about 12 miles long and five miles wide, covering about 46 square miles in total. Visitors from all around the world have traveled to see this pristine, otherworldly landscape about an hour and half west of Salt Lake City. Aside from the beautiful views, the salt flats are an international hub for car racing. Several speed records have been set at the flats, including the one-time land-speed record of 630 mph, established in 1970 and standing until 1983.
Ride Utah's 100-year-old scenic steam railroad, through the alpine countryside of the Heber Valley, along the shores of Deer Creek Lake, and through breath taking Provo Canyon. Experience History in Motion, while enjoying Utah's scenic splendor aboard our daytime "Express" and "Limited" trains. Heber Valley Railroad is approx. 90 min. east of Salt Lake City. Take I-80 East to exit 146 Heber/Vernal ,turn right onto 100 South then left on 600 West.
450 South 6th West
Heber, UT 84032
Local Amusement Park with lots of rides for all ages! A waterpark is located inside the gates. The Park is only about 30 minutes from our campground and the best part is that discount tickets are available in our front office!
375 Lagoon Lane
Farmington, UT 84025
The Natural History Museum of Utah illuminates the natural world and the place of humans within it.
301 Wakara Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
Discovery Gateway children's museum is located in the Gateway Mall in downtown Salt Lake City. Discovery Gateway offers 60,000 square feet of interactive, hands-on fun. Come explore our engaging workshops, programs, and exhibits that invite the whole family to create, learn, and play together!
444 West 100 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
The Leonardo is an art, science, and technology museum in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. This museum offers many unique exhibits such as Body Worlds and the Cycle of Life, No Fixed Address, a water exhibit, a pixel exhibit, and several others.
209 East 500 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Step back in time and experience the FUN of the Old West! Watch a real blacksmith, visit the old mercantile store, or take a train ride to tour the property.
2601 East Sunnyside Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
Red Butte Garden and Arboretum is a botanical garden and arboretum operated by the University of Utah, in the foothills of the Wasatch Range in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. It is open year-round to the public.
300 Wakara Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
In every season, Gardner Village dazzles and delights. Stroll our brick-lined paths and discover 22 boutique-style shops surrounding the historic Gardner Mill in Midvale, Utah.
1100 West 7800 South
Midvale, UT 84088
Located in Liberty Park, the aviary offers bird shows, immersive exhibits and is an accessible, enjoyable place for families to visit.
589 East 1300 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
Wheeler Historic Farm is operated by Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation as an agricultural living history museum and outdoor recreation site. It is free admission to walk the farm but charges may apply to some of the activities. You can visit their petting zoo, milk a cow, take a wagon ride, or go on a historic house tour.
6351 South 900 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
An outdoor mall with the conveniences of indoor shopping. They offer a fun fountain for children to play in during the warmer months.
64 South Rio Grande St
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
The museum was founded in 1981 as a part of the United States Air Force Heritage Program and first opened in 1986. The museum offers free admission however donations are accepted and appreciated.
7961 Wardleigh Rd.
Hill AFB, UT 84056
George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park is located in Ogden, Utah, 30 minutes north of Salt Lake City. Take I-15 N to exit 344, east on 12th street and follow the signs for the park. It is open Mon-Sat., 10 am to 5 pm, with extended evening hours from April 1 - Labor Day.
Home of the Utah Jazz and many other concerts!
301 West South Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
The Maverick center is home to the Utah Grizzlies hockey team and also houses many other types of concerts like; So You Think You Can Dance, Barry Manilow, Monster Trucks and so on.
3200 South Decker Lake Dr
West Valley City, UT 84119
The USANA Amphitheatre is a 20,000-seat outdoor amphitheater, located in West Valley City, Utah. The Amphitheater is named after USANA Health Sciences, a manufacturer of nutritional supplements. It offers a view of the Wasatch Mountains.
5125 S 6400 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
Kingsbury Hall is a center for the performing arts located on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City, Utah. Salt Lake City is a center for many art forms, from art exhibits, opera, dance, dramas, musicals, to sports - Utah Jazz basketball, U of U football and basketball, Salt Lake Real soccer - to sports bars and comedy clubs. We will help you find entertainment that's just right for your mood. People also search for Abravanel Hall, Rice-Eccles Stadium and Energy Solutions Arena.
1395 Presidents Circle
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
For a peaceful evening of entertainment, enjoy a performance by the Utah Symphony.
123 West South Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Looking for something fun to do? Hale Center Theatre is one of Utah's family oriented community theaters!
3333 Decker Lake Drive
West Valley City, UT 84119
One of the best dinner theater locations for great family entertainment!
4861 South State Street
Murray, UT 84107
Love the ballet? See Ballet West's beautiful renditions of The Nutcracker, Giselle, Swan Lake and many others!
50 West 200 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Built for the Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games, Utah Olympic Park is located in Park City, just 25 miles east of Salt Lake City, Utah. The nearly 400 acre venue houses one of only four sliding tracks in North America, six Nordic ski jumps, a 2002 Winter Games museum, and a multitude of adventure activities. Utah Olympic Park is a dynamic, multi-use facility focused on developing and growing participation in winter sports in the state of Utah and is an official USOC Training Site.
3419 Olympic Parkway
Park City, UT 84098
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