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Little Sahara Recreation Area
Thursday, July 25, 2024
| Other Names | Jericho Sand Dunes, Little Sahara Sand Dunes, Sand Mountain, Rockwell Natural Area, White Sand Dunes, Black Mountains, Lake Bonneville, Tanner Creek, Jericho Wash, Cherry Creek, Sevier Desert, Oasis Campground, Jericho Campground, Sand Mountain Campground |
| Last Known Status | Open |
Little Sahara Recreation Area offers 124 square miles of sand dunes that includes Sand Mountain, a 700' challenging hill climb, several OHV trails and four large, RV accessible campgrounds. The White Sands Campground offers two of the world's largest sandboxes that are actually fenced off play areas for children.
The Rockwell Natural area is located in the northwestern section of the recreation area and is off limits to motorized use. Whip flags are mandatory and can be purchased on site for a small fee. Three-day holiday weekends are very popular, especially Easter weekend, which can attract up to 20,000 people.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | UT OHV sticker required |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | Non-residents must purchase a non-resident OHV permit. |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes | |
| Whip Flags | Yes (72 inches) | Whip Flags Required For Safety Can buy flags for $12.00 |
| 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 | |
| MX Helmet Required | Youth Only | required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
| Night Riding | No | Quiet hours 10pm - 6am |
| Trail Blazing | Some Areas | |
| Alcohol | No Restriction | |
| Rule Enforcement | Many | On-Site Office/Station |
| Comment | No specific decibel limit but excessive mechanical noise is prohibited. | |
TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 79,360 acres (124 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 10 | |
| Climate Type | Desert | |
| Elevation | 4900 to 5700 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Unknown | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack | Little | |
| Sand |  All | paddle or sand tire recommended for best experience |
| Mud |  None | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  Few | |
| Steep Hills |  Some | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps | Some | |
| Large Jumps | Some | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | None | |
| Intersections |  Many | |
| Rider Traffic | Many | |
| Shade | Few | Jericho campground has picnic tables with shade ramadas |
| Ranges/Gunfire | None | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur |  Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails, Off-Road Dunes |
| Land | BLM, Nat Recreation |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 20-30 Miles (E) | Conoco (435) 623-2552 |
| Diesel | 20-30 Miles (E) | Conoco (435) 623-2552 |
 Water | On Site | |
 RV Hookup | 20-30 Miles (E) | High Country RV Park (435) 654-0201 |
 RV Disposal | On Site | |
| Campground | On Site | available at campgrounds during frost-free months, year-round at visitor center only |
 Conv Store | 20-30 Miles (E) | Mt. Nebo Thrift Way (435) 623-2561 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | Yes ($18.00 per vehicle) Annual permits available for $120/vehicle |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Pros | four large campgrounds to choose from, terrain ranges from easy to expert |
| Cons | very popular place, hot and dry |
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days Spring |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Eureka, UT | ||
| From: Eureka, UT
1) Take Hwy 6 south about 20 miles 2) At Jericho Junction turn right (west) on SR 148 3) Proceed about 4 miles toward the main entrance (Sahara Road). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Little Sahara Recreation Area Visitor Center (435) 433-5960 (435) 433-5961 www.utah.com |
| Contact Info | BLM - Fillmore Field Office 35 East 500 North Fillmore, UT 84631 (435) 743-3100 blm_ut_littlesahara@blm.gov www.blm.gov |
| Contact Info | Utah State Parks OHV Education Office 1594 West North Temple, Suite 116 Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6001 (800) 538-7432 ohveducation@utah.gov stateparks.utah.gov |
| Comment | Utah OHV Permit Info |
Little Sahara OHV Area Photo
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Little Sahara OHV Area Photo
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Little Sahara OHV Area Photo
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Little Sahara OHV Area Photo
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