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Sand Hollow State Park
Thursday, December 12, 2024
| Other Names | Sand Mountain OHV Area |
| Last Known Status | Open |
Located just south of the Sand Hollow Reservoir, this offroad area offers beautiful reddish colored dunes to play in. Numerous camping opportunities can be found along the shore of the reservoir.
Paddle tires are usually great for these types of deep sand dunes but in this case they may limit your experience because there are so many other trails and rocky areas to explore. The terrain actually varies from deep sand to gravel to pure rock with mixed vegetation.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | UT OHV Permit |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes | |
| Whip Flags | Yes (96 inches) | Whip Flags Required For Safety |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
 Camping | Some Areas | developed campsites are available |
 Campfires | Some Areas | |
| Night Riding | Yes | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | (stay on marked trails or within designated dunes) |
| Rule Enforcement | Few/Periodic | Jeep/SUV Patrol |
| Comment | No specific decibel limit but excessive mechanical noise is prohibited. | |
TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 20,000 acres (31 sq mi) | |
| Climate Type | Desert | |
| Elevation | 3000 to 3500 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | Some of the trails are marked. |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack | Little | |
| Sand |  Mostly | paddle or sand tire recommended for best experience on dunes but will limit the trails you can explore |
| Mud |  None | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks |  Some | |
| Trees |  Few | |
| Steep Hills |  Many | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps | Many | |
| Large Jumps | Many | |
| Berms | Some | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | Few | |
| Single Track | Few | |
| Roads | Few | |
| Intersections | Many | use caution to avoid collisions on dunes |
| Rider Traffic | Few | |
| Shade | Few | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Some |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Off-Road Dunes |
| Land | State Park |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Flying J Travel Plaza (435) 674-7104 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Flying J Travel Plaza (435) 674-7104 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (NW) | Westside Campground (435) 680-0715 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (NW) | Westside Campground (435) 680-0715 |
 RV Disposal | On Site (NW) | Westside Campground (435) 680-0715 |
| Campground | On Site | |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Flying J Travel Plaza (435) 674-7104 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | Yes ($15.00 per vehicle) Utah Residents - $15/weekeday, $20 Fri-Sun. Non-Residents - $20/weekdays, $25/Fri-Sunday. March-October weekend fees are increased, call for details. |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $35.00 RV: $45.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Sandpit Campground Fee |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Very Good |
| Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | St. George, UT | ||
| Address | Sand Hollow Road, Hurricane, UT 84737 | ||
| From: St. George, UT
1) Take I-15 North to Exit 16 2) Merge right (east) onto SR-9, continue 3.7 miles 3) Turn right (south) onto Sand Hollow Road, continue about 3 miles to staging area. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Sand Hollow State Park 4405 West 3600 South Hurricane, UT 84737 (435) 680-0715 parkcomment@utah.gov stateparks.utah.gov |
| Contact Info | Utah State Parks OHV Education Office 1594 W North Temple, Suite 116 Salt Lake City, UT 84116 (801) 538-7220 ohveducation@utah.gov stateparks.utah.gov |
| Comment | OHV Permit Info |
| Contact Info | Southern Utah Adventure Center 138 West State Street Hurricane, UT 84737 (435) 635-0907 (888) 635-0907 utahadventurecenter@gmail.com www.southernutahadventurecenter.com |
| Comment | ATV and Dirt Bike Rentals, Tours, PWC Rentals and Parts & Service |
Sand Hollow Dune Area Photo
The main dunes are medium sized with some vegetation throughout to keep it interesting.
Sand Hollow Dune Area Photo
This is a view of the Sand Hollow Reservior. You can ride directly from your shoreline camp to the dunes.
Sand Hollow Dune Area Photo
There is a variety of terrain besides just the dunes including gravel and rock formations.
Sand Hollow Dune Area Photo
This is why paddle tires may limit your experience. Note how sharp rocks are on the this trail.
Sand Hollow Dune Area Photo
This is a pretty large area to explore and a lot of fun.
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