About Camp Floyd State Park Museum
Utah State Park: The Camp Floyd Commissary and Museum were constructed in 1858 by the soldiers of Johnston’s Army. The Commissary Building served as a store of military equipment and provisions. It was sold to the Beardshall Family at auction in 1861, when the army was recalled for the Civil War. The building was relocated to its current site where it was used as the family’s home in Fairfield. All other camp buildings were either sold, dismantled or destroyed. Today, the Commissary Building serves as the Camp Floyd museum. Across the street from the Camp Floyd Commissary is the Stagecoach Inn, a two-story adobe and frame hotel built by John Carson in 1858. The Stagecoach Inn was the first stop south of Salt Lake City on the Overland Stage Route and also a stop on the Pony Express Route. There is also a rentable historic schoolhouse and a historical cemetery. Well-prepared visitors interested in the Pony Express can follow the historical route on an unpaved road into the west desert to another important stop on the route at Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge, one of the most remote refuges in the lower 48 states. The nearby Utah Valley offers an array of local restaurants and cultural attractions. Make a day-use reservation on the Utah State Parks reservation site
How to Get There
Located in Fairfield, 22 miles southwest of Lehi on state Route 73, less than one hour from Salt Lake City. Museum and Stagecoach Inn Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Sat, Closed Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Make a day-use reservation on the Utah State Parks reservation site
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Camp Floyd State Park Museum
Heading to Camp Floyd State Park Museum? 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 Camp Floyd State Park Museum?
No central reservation system listed for Camp Floyd State Park Museum. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/recarea/15114) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to Camp Floyd State Park Museum?
Located in Fairfield, 22 miles southwest of Lehi on state Route 73, less than one hour from Salt Lake City. Museum and Stagecoach Inn Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Sat, Closed Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Make a day-use reservation on the Utah State Parks reservation site
How do I contact Camp Floyd State Park Museum?
You can reach the park at phone: 801-768-8932.
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