Utah parks make top 100

Four Utah state parks are included in America's Top 100 Family Campgrounds, a list compiled by Reserve America, the largest provider of campsite reservations in North America.

Utah's Bear Lake, Fremont Indian, Goblin Valley and Red Fleet state parks were selected based on criteria most requested by campers, including showers, hiking trails, visitors centers, educational programs and children's events.

Many other Utah state parks also topped lists in 14 other categories, varying from Most Unique Location to Best Hiking Trails. They included:

Top 25 Biking Trails: Rock Cliff at Jordanelle, Steinaker and Wasatch Mountain state parks.

Top 25 Educational and Historical Facilities: Anasazi, Camp Floyd, Fremont Indian, Utah Field House of Natural History state parks/museums.

Top 50 Hiking Trails: Deer Creek, Rock Cliff at Jordanelle, Kodachrome Basin, Red Fleet, Rockport, Steinaker and Wasatch Mountain state parks.

Top 50 Scenic Views: Dead Horse Point, Goblin Valley, Goosenecks and Kodachrome Basin state parks.

Top 25 Tours and Events: Annual Bison Roundup at Antelope Island State Park.

Also, Otter Creek, Green River, Camp Floyd, Antelope Island, Rockport, Bear Lake, Hyrum, Quail Creek and Yuba state parks were cited for their bird-watching, events, picnic areas, canoeing, ambiance and fishing.

For a complete list of all parks chosen, visit www.thecampingclub.com.

For more information on Utah's state parks, visit stateparks.utah.gov.