Discover Smithfield
8 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
Dry Canyon
Dry Canyon offers narrow sandstone walls, scrub and juniper-led slopes, and panoramic overlooks of Cache Valley — ideal for intimate canyon textures and wide valley vistas. Short, well-marked trails from Dry Canyon Rd make it an accessible half-day shoot with no entry fee; parking available at the trailhead. Best at sunrise and sunset for warm side-light on rock and long shadows; after rain colors and contrast pop. Weekdays are quieter; winter brings snow-contrast scenes but icy patches on the r
James Mack Memorial Park
Small, easy-access park in Cache Valley with lawns, mature trees, a pond and pavilion framed by the Wellsville Range — strong local landscape and waterscape opportunities. Best at golden hour for warm light on the pond and mountains; fall offers vivid foliage, winter adds snow contrast. Free street parking on Canyon Rd, flat paths make gear transport simple; open to the public year-round. Weekday mornings are quieter.
View at Fox Meadows Disc Golf
Open meadow and disc-golf fairways framed by Cache Valley hills and the Wellsville/Beaver Mountains — good for wide landscapes, seasonal wildflowers, and intimate foregrounds with distant mountain backdrops. Best at golden hour (sunrise/sunset) for warm light and long shadows; spring/summer for flowers, autumn for color, winter for snowy contrast. Easy roadside parking near the course; paths are mostly exposed so bring sun protection. Be mindful of players — avoid tee times and yield on fairways
Heritage Park
Heritage Park is a small community park in Smithfield offering tidy lawns, mature trees, a gazebo/heritage structures and views toward Cache Valley and nearby peaks. It’s good for intimate landscape, portrait, and architectural detail shots, seasonal foliage, and event coverage. Visit at golden hour for warm light on buildings and long shadows; spring and fall bring color; winter offers crisp mountain backdrops. The park is publicly accessible with nearby street parking; no entry fee. Weekday M/
Forrester Acres Park
Small community park with lawns, mature shade trees, a picnic pavilion and valley/mountain views — good for intimate landscapes, seasonal foliage, family lifestyle shots and sunset silhouettes. Easy on-site parking, no entry fee, stroller/wheelchair paths; best light at golden hour and autumn for colors. Weekday mornings are quiet; check weather for dramatic skies over Cache Valley.
Knight Tours & Cruises
A small tour-and-cruise operator serving nearby reservoirs and scenic waterways — shoot boat silhouettes, water reflections, shoreline ranchland and distant Wasatch/Wellsville peaks. Best at golden hour and blue hour for rich color and long reflections; weekday mornings or late evenings reduce crowds. Easy parking at the dock; tours may require ticket purchase so check schedules. Accessible launch and close quarters for intimate boat portraits; seasonal operation (spring–fall).
Central Park
Small community park with lawns, mature trees, picnic shelters and likely a pond or fountain — good for intimate landscape and seasonal shots (spring blossoms, fall color). No entry fee; roadside parking is typically free. Best at golden hour (sunrise/sunset) for warm light and long shadows; weekday mornings are quieter. Accessible paths make it easy to move gear; check local events on weekends which can add candid activity opportunities.
Smithfield Central Park Splash Pad
Small community splash pad offering dynamic water jets, colorful play structures and candid family moments. Best for closeups of droplets, backlit rim-lighting at golden hour, or empty-wide shots on weekday mornings. Public, free entry with nearby parking and accessible paths; photography should respect children and guardians. Overcast days soften highlights; summer evenings bring warm light and lively scenes.