Places to Visit in Utah in the Spring

Spring in Utah is the perfect time for an RV road trip! The weather is warm enough to explore but not overly hot on those long hiking days. Plus you won’t be competing with loads of tourist trying to visit during “peak season”. The roads and RV camps are less full but you still will meet up with fellow travelers along the way! 

Salt Lake City is a great place to visit in the Spring because of the great activities to do around town, as well as the nearby mountains. Spring is a beautiful time to enjoy some great hikes in the canyon as the spring flowers bloom and temperatures heat up. 

The great thing about Salt Lake City in the spring is that it's the perfect weather for taking a stroll and exploring the city's gardens, parks and major sites like Temple Square or Red Butte Garden.. You can also head to Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest for some great hiking and fishing.

Spring is a great time to go hiking and enjoy the other outdoor activities in Moab like off-roading and mountain biking. Arches and Canyonlands have some fantastic hiking trails and viewpoints you can enjoy in the Spring before the summer temperatures heat up. 

Utah is full of impressive dinosaur sites, from beautiful hikes with dinosaur trackways to hands-on museum exhibitions perfect for dino lovers. The state is a wonderland for those drawn to science and adventure, and spring is an ideal time to visit. It won't be too hot to explore outdoor sites and trails, but if you get a rainy day, there are many museums for exploring indoors.

Lake Powell, Utah is great to visit in the spring mainly for the weather. Since it's a desert, spring is a great time to visit before those scorching 100+ temperatures start. Things to do in Lake Powell are renting a boat and swimming on the lake.

Visiting the Utah national parks is best during the spring months. While Bryce Canyon National Park may still have a few pockets of snow in some areas, Zion will be lush and green with flowing waterfalls from spring snow runoff and the temperatures in the desert climate of Arches will still be pleasantly cool.

Located in southeast Utah, this national park offers a variety of outdoor spring activities to enjoy. You’ll find something for everyone when planning an Arches National Park spring break vacation!

Bryce Canyon National Park is incredible to visit in the spring due to less crowds and a light snow dusting on tall hoodoo rock formations.

Bryce Canyon National Park is lovely in spring, with cool, but pleasant weather, much lower crowds than the busy summer, and the reopening of trails and facilities after Bryce's frigid wintertime. 

Canyonlands National Park should be at the top of your list of places to visit in Utah if you enjoy spring activities like hiking, biking, scenic drives, photography, and more!

Taking a trip to Capitol Reef National Park in the Spring is a great time to go because the weather is “just right” to enjoy outdoor activities at this park.

Zion National Park is best to visit in the spring because that is when the weather is the absolute best. Because the weather is great, everything will be open and you can enjoy all that Zion has to offer. 

Heading to SW Utah to explore? Check out these places to stay and things to know before visiting Zion. Make sure to go in Spring because you may actually avoid lines and find some solitude in the park because school is still in session!

Under Canvas is the best glamping experience in SW Utah. The most ideal time to visit is mid to late Spring before the summer crowds and the scorching summer temps arrive because there is no AC in the iconic safari tents. 

Coral Pink Sand Dunes is a joy to visit in the spring because you can enjoy the art of sand surfing in mild temperatures.  

The spring time is wonderful at Cedar Breaks National Monument. Not only can you enjoy the beautiful rock formations but you will also see all the 260 wildflower species blooming at the meadows. It is truly amazing! 

One of the best ways to see the natural beauty of the landscape, is hiking in Utah National Parks. We created this list of the best hiking trails you’ll find at all 5 Utah National Parks to help you plan.

Spring is the best time to visit Arches National Park, with cooler temperatures, spring wildflowers, and ranger programs have restarted again. Due to the pleasant weather, spring is arguably the best time to explore any of the best hikes in Arches National Park.

This amazing hiking trail in Bryce Canyon National Park is perfect for spring. Being one of the most popular hikes in the park, springtime is great for avoiding crowds and excess heat that occurs during summertime.

Hiking the Hickman Bridge Trail in springtime is the best time of year. The beginning part of the hike follows the Fremont River, which tends to be flowing heavier during spring, which is such a welcome sound when in nature.

Hiking near Goblin Valley is a great activity to do in spring because the weather is comfortable instead of scorching hot like it is during the summer months. Spring is an off season for travel in the area so hikes will also be less busy.

Peekaboo and Spooky Gulch slot canyons are great in spring because the weather hasn't gotten too hot yet (while the canyons do have shade, the 3 mile round trip hike to the canyons is completely unshaded and can be very hot in summer), and because the monsoon season hasn't hit yet. Still, even if it's not monsoon season, always check the forecast before you go so you can avoid flash floods!