activities
swim
The San Rafael Swell offers some of Utah’s best hiking trails. Hikes range from mild kid-friendly to intense mega-adventures. There is something for everybody here!
From slot canyons to Rock Art panels, there is a wide variety of adventures waiting you in and around the Swell. While many of the trails are well marked, some are a little more remote and require a little effort to find. It should also be noted that many of the trails offer no amenities, so bring water, snacks and of course… a camera!
where to go
Aquatic Center
The Emery County Aquatic Center is home to both an indoor and outdoor pool, lazy river, slides and sprinklers! The indoor pool is used for lap swimming, recreational swimming, and play. There is a diving board, and the depth of the pool ranges from 3 1/2 feet to 12 feet deep. The outdoor pool has…
Huntington State Park
A warm water reservoir surrounded by cinnamon-colored buttes. It is a quiet desert oasis that offers water sports, boating, and fishing. The park is also a great place to spot migratory birds or head out on a hiking, biking or off-roading adventure. Completed in 1966, this popular summer destination…
Swasey’s Beach
North of Green River, this white sand beach shaded by cottonwood trees spans a bend in the river along the edge of the Book Cliffs. Shallow water gives children plenty of opportunity to frolic, and bighorn sheep frequent the water’s edge. The white sand beach spans a long bend in the river and is shaded…
Millsite State Park
Camp in the quiet campground, boat and fish on the clear blue waters of the reservoir, explore the trails on two/four wheels, or try your swing on the nearby golf course. Millsite State Park is a secluded 435-acre lake at the mouth of scenic Ferron Canyon. This Utah State Park reservoir is a popular fishery and…
Joes Valley Reservoir
Joe’s Valley is situated on the Wasatch Plateau in Central Utah. Juniper, pinyon pine and sagebrush cover the area, and aspens and pines dot the surrounding hillsides. The 1,170 acre reservoir is 7000 feet above sea level and offers good fishing for cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, tiger muskie and trophy lake.
Green River State Park
An oasis on the west bank of the Green River where you will find yourself resting in the shade of the tall cottonwood trees and lush green lawns. This park is the starting point for river running adventures through Labyrinth and Stillwater canyons, permits (available at the park) are required for this stretch…
Huntington Canyon
Huntington Canyon is a heavily wooded canyon in the Manti-La Sal National Forest. A pleasant 30-mile drive up the canyon via Utah State Route 31 is part of the state designated Huntington-Eccles Scenic Byway, also known as the Energy Loop Scenic Byway. Featuring sheer pock-marked canyon walls, the forest offers campgrounds, hiking, biking…