Overview
Delta is a city in Central Utah and is a gateway to exploring the vast western desert of Utah. Nearby activities include off-highway vehicle recreation, ane rock-hounding.
2 things to do · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Delta
Little Sahara Recreation Area
The Little Sahara Recreation Area has many activities available, including camping (for both tents and RVs), off-highway vehicle recreation, hiking, biking, horseback riding and wildlife study. Be sure to bring lots of w…
Gunnison Bend Recreation Area
Water skiing available on the reservoir. The park includes a boat dock, a shaded pavilion, picnic tables and restrooms.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Jun, Sep. Summer highs reach about 95°F; winter lows dip to about 15°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Cold months (Jan, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Apr and May.
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- PVU Provo Municipal Airport, Provo — 75 mi away. Directions
- SLC Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City — 104 mi away (major hub). Directions
Delta is the crossroads for two major US route: Route 6 (from Ely, Nevada, from the west and from Santaquin, Utah, from the east), and Route 50 (from Ely, Nevada, from the west, and Green River, Utah, from the east).
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Little Sahara Recreation Area
- Afternoon Gunnison Bend Recreation Area
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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Understand
Delta is a small town, but sits at a key location in Central Utah.
Climate
The elevation of Delta is approximately 4600 feet (1400 m) above sea level. The summer average temperatures during the day can be warm, while the winter temperatures can be very cold, especially at night.
Get in
By car
Delta is the crossroads for two major US route: Route 6 (from Ely, Nevada, from the west and from Santaquin, Utah, from the east), and Route 50 (from Ely, Nevada, from the west, and Green River, Utah, from the east).
By plane
Do
Do Little Sahara Recreation Area
The Little Sahara Recreation Area has many activities available, including camping (for both tents and RVs), off-highway vehicle recreation, hiking, biking, horseback riding and wildlife study. Be sure to bring lots of water and have enough fuel for your return trip if you place to explore the west desert.
Sleep
Nearby
Little Sahara Recreation Area
Park · 4 listings · 30 mi away
Fillmore
City / town · 7 listings · 30 mi away
Yuba Lake State Park
Park · 4 listings · 37 mi away
Gunnison
City / town · 6 listings · 43 mi away
Nephi
City / town · 12 listings · 47 mi away
Salina
City / town · 11 listings · 47 mi away
Richfield
City / town · 14 listings · 48 mi away
Sterling
City / town · 5 listings · 49 mi away
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