3 Reasons You'll Love Beautiful Yankee Meadows in Utah!

Yankee Meadows in Utah consists of a beautiful campground and reservoir in the southern part of the state. Large but little known, it's a wonderful place to take your family for some scrappy outdoor adventures. Yankee Meadows is a part of Dixie National Forest, and well worth being explored on its own. The next time your family takes a trip to Southern Utah, make sure to put it on your list of excursions!As you and your family prepare for some amazing outdoor fun at Yankee Meadows in Utah, make sure you download our complimentary Southern Utah Vacation Guide. It's full of information about activities in Panguitch, Brian Head and Duck Creek that your whole family will enjoy! There are so many ways to enjoy the natural beauty that our area has to offer, and the Local Area Guide lets you see it all in a few clicks! Check it out, and begin planning your ultimate family getaway today! 

3 Reasons to Love Yankee Meadows in Utah

Hiking at Yankee Meadows in Utah

When you come to Southern Utah for a family vacation, spending some time exploring
Yankee Meadows in Utah is highly advised. The area is absolutely gorgeous. Views of the volcanic cliffs of Sydney Peaks are visible from the grounds, and it's a site you won't want to miss. There are several hiking trails available throughout the site, and your family will enjoy taking in the lush scenery on a stimulating walk. The site is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. You can even bring the four-legged members of your family, as long as you keep them on the leash.  

Other Way to Explore Yankee Meadows in Utah

One of the most exciting ways to get acquainted with Yankee Meadows in Utah is by ATV. Pick up your trail map at any Dixie National Forest Service Office and ride around the rugged terrain to see all that there is to take in. The Markagunt and Second Left Hand trails are popular, and there are others to follow as well.If you'd rather take your crew on a non-motorized excursion, there are other options available. Experience great views from different perspectives when you change your form of travel. Consider biking or taking to horseback for some of the trails to experience the beauty of the park in as many ways as possible. 

Fishing at Yankee Meadows Reservoir

When your family gets the itch for some great fishing, head a few miles down the road to the Yankee Meadows Reservoir. This 53-acre lake is stocked with three types of trout - rainbow, brook, and Bonneville cutthroat. Use bait, cast a spinner or try your hand at fly fishing to garner a great catch that makes for good eating! 

Come Back to a Family Time Vacation Rental to Relax

After a day of exciting fishing, exploring and lounging by the lake at Yankee Meadows in Utah, come back to one of our gorgeous vacation homes to rest and relax! Our properties are the perfect place to settle in, spread out, and continue to bond and relax with your family. Filled with amenities and tastefully decorated, Family Time Vacation Rentals have everything you need to relax after a stimulating day outdoors. Contact us today! We look forward to helping you make memories during your next family getaway!  Photo Credit:
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