Outdoor recreation knows no bounds in Layton. Nestled along the Wasatch Front with direct access to the Wasatch National Forest, Layton is an adventurer’s playground featuring 15 city parks, 24 miles of local scenic trails, two reservoirs, two golf courses, and easy access to Snowbasin ski resort. Whether you enjoy swimming, pickleball, organized sports, or exploring nearby gems like Antelope Island State Park and the Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve, the possibilities are endless.
Camping and Lodging
From high-peak backcountry backpacking to full-service RV resorts, Layton offers camping options for every comfort level:
- Primitive and Backcountry Sites: Ideal for hardcore adventurists looking to backpack along the rugged Wasatch Front.
- Developed Campgrounds and RV Parks: Feature modern amenities and convenient access to top regional attractions like Lagoon Amusement Park, Cherry Hill, and the Great Salt Lake.
World-Class Hiking and Trails
Davis County boasts over 500 miles of trails filled with cascading waterfalls, diverse wildlife, and sweeping panoramic views. Major trail networks accessible from Layton include:
- Bonneville Shoreline Trail: A vast system stretching 100 complete miles (part of a planned 280-mile trail from Idaho to Nephi, Utah).
- Great Western Trail: A monumental 4,455-mile path spanning from Canada to Mexico, reachable via Layton’s Fernwood Trail or the adjacent Bair Canyon Trail.
Featured Local Trail Distances
- Bonneville Shoreline: 20 miles
- Antelope Island State Park Trails: 40 miles
- Mueller Park: 13 miles
- Baer Creek / Bonneville Shoreline: 5 miles
- Parrish Creek / Bonneville Shoreline: 5 miles
- North Canyon: 3.6 miles
- Adams Canyon / Bonneville Shoreline: 3.5 miles
- Holbrook Canyon: 3.3 miles
- Kays Creek / Great Western: 3 miles
- Webb Canyon / East Mountain Wilderness Park: 3 miles
Located in the center of the Great Salt Lake, this 28,000-acre state park is a hub for outdoor recreation and wildlife viewing. Visitors can relax on the beach, float in the salty waters, or explore 40 miles of trails via hiking, mountain biking, or horseback riding. Keep an eye out for diverse local wildlife, including mule deer, bighorn sheep, coyotes, pronghorn antelope, and a famous free-roaming herd of over 500 bison.
Photography Hotspots
With dramatic elevation shifts from the Wasatch peaks to the Great Salt Lake shoreline, Layton is a paradise for landscape and nature photographers. Top photo locations include:
- Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve
- Adams Canyon Trail
- Adams Canyon Lower Falls
- Antelope Island
- Fernwood Cabin
- Kay’s Creek Parkway
- Bonneville Shoreline Trail
- Thurston Peak Loop
- Webb Canyon
- Lone Oak Loop
Layton City delivers both scenic beauty and enjoyable challenges to all outdoors enthusiasts. The diverse variety of Layton’s pristine outdoors provides visitors and residents of every skill and interest with an unforgettable experience.