About Lake Mountains
Lake Mountains is a small mountain range with canyons, rocky outcrops and pinyon-junipers that overlooks Utah Lake with views of the Wasatch Mountains spanning for miles. Located only thirty minutes from Saratoga Springs, UT, this accessible area offers opportunities for mountain biking, hiking, petroglyph viewing, OHV riding, and site seeing. The area includes the Lake Mountains Target Shooting Closure, 3.5 thousand acres of BLM and SITLA lands closed to target shooting for public safety and protection of cultural resources. Outside of this shooting closure, the rest of the Lake Mountains is open to target shooting and a public shooting range, developed by Utah County, is located on Soldier Pass Road.
How to Get There
From Salt Lake City:Take I-15 South to Exit 282 for US 89 toward Lehi. Turn right onto UT-85/W 2100 N for 2.6 miles then use the left two lanes to turn slightly left onto UT-85. Continue onto UT-68 South for about 15.8 miles, the first access route will be on the right.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Lake Mountains
Heading to Lake Mountains? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for Lake Mountains?
No central reservation system listed for Lake Mountains. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10008811) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to Lake Mountains?
From Salt Lake City:Take I-15 South to Exit 282 for US 89 toward Lehi. Turn right onto UT-85/W 2100 N for 2.6 miles then use the left two lanes to turn slightly left onto UT-85. Continue onto UT-68 South for about 15.8 miles, the first access route will be on the right.
How do I contact Lake Mountains?
You can reach the park at phone: 801-977-4300 or email: blm_ut_sl_mail@blm.gov.
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