Sand Hollow, Utah
Sand Hollow aka Hurricane Dunes
Name: Sand Hollow State Park
Location:
Approximately 15 miles east of St. George, UT
Description:
The sprawling 20,000-acre park, which rests mostly on Bureau of Land
Management (BLM) land, rivals Utah's two largest state parks - Wasatch
Mountain and Antelope Island. Sand Hollow already one of the most visited
destinations in the Utah State Park system, with recreation opportunities
for nearly every user from boaters to bikers, and OHV riders to equestrians.
A favorite destination for local off-highway vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts, Sand
Mountain provides 15,000 acres of perfectly sculpted dunes. The red sand is
an incredible backdrop for Sand Hollow reservoir. At nearly twice the size
of nearby Quail Creek Reservoir, Sand Hollow offers boating and other water
recreation in a spectacular setting.
Elevation - 3,000 ft.
Directions to Sand Hollow:
From St. George:
I-15 north to Hwy 9 east (Hurricane exit).
Go 3.5 miles on Hwy 9 and turn right on Turf Sod Rd.
GPS Coordinates - Hwy 9 & Turf Sod Rd.
N 37 09 719
W 113 23.308
Travel one mile and turn left on the new Sand Hollow access road for two
miles, turn left and proceed to the park.
From Hurricane (junction of Hwy 9 and Hwy 59):
Go 5.2 miles west on Hwy 9 and turn left on Turf Sod Rd.
GPS Coordinates - Hwy 9 & Turf Sod Rd.
N 37 09 719
W 113 23.308
Travel one mile and turn left on the new Sand Hollow access road for two
miles, turn left and proceed to the park.
GPS Coordinates - Visitor Center
N 37 07.100
W 113 23.293
OHV Area - Staging Area - Day Use Only
The main staging area is hard pack. Day use and overnight
camping are allowed here.
Picnic tables and fire rings are available just off the road.
Dune Access via Tunnel
GPS Coordinates:
N 37 06.058
W 113 22.829
3086 ft.
Sand rails will have to remove whip flags to fit in tunnel
Sand Hollow Camping Area:
Sand Hollow State Park is Utah's newest state park. Facilities
are currently under construction and development will continue over the next few
years.
As of April 2005, the recreation area boasts a boat launch ramp,
a 50-site improved campground with no direct OHV access (opened March 2005), and off-highway vehicle
camping/day-use with Sand Mountain access.
The OHV area will be next on the list for improvements.
Stay tuned for improvements to the camping area.
Westside Campground - No direct OHV access (street legal UTVs
are OK on road, but all others must be trailered)
50 amp, water and sewer
Westside Camping Area
$25.00 a site
$13.00 extra vehicle
OHV's must be trailered from this camground around lake to staging
area, about a mile.
OHV Area - Sand Pit Campground
Sand Pit Campground is now open. It is currently not on the State
Parks Reservations list but will be in 2009.
Regular sites (2 vehicles) $15.00 per vehicle
Water/Electric sites (2 vehicles) $22.00 first vehicle, $15.00
second vehicle
Group sites (4 or more vehicles) $60.00 for site up to 4
vehicles, $15.00 additional vehicles
Restrooms are coming in the future, roads and site pads are hard
packed with tables and fire rings.
All vehicles must be on hard pack unless on trails to the dunes.
Sand Pit Campground - Total of 30 sites including 5
with water and electric and 5 group sites.
Sand Pit Campground - Double Site
Sand Pit Campground - Group Site (there are a total
of 5 group sites).
Sand Hollow "Drag Strip"
RV Dump Station
The dump station within the improved campground is available for OHV
campers.
Fees:
Camping Full Hook-up campground - $25.00, (extra vehicle $13.00)
Primitive camping - $12.00
Day Use - $10.00
Rules:
- Ride only in areas designated as open to OHVs.
- Ride on the right side of the road and in single file.
- Be alert to oncoming traffic, especially on blind curves or in dips and on
hill crests.
- It is illegal to drive an OHV while under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
- A brightly colored "whip flag" must be attached to OHVs when
riding in sand dune areas.
- Lights must be used between sunset and sunrise.
- Be sure your brakes will control and stop your OHV.
- Mufflers are required on all OHVs.
- No one under eight years of age may operate an OHV on public roads, trails, or lands in Utah.
- Drivers from eight to 15 years of age must possess an OHV education
certificate issued by the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation. Drivers 16
years of age and older must possess a valid driver's license or an OHV
education certificate.
- Properly-fitted, safety-rated helmets must be worn by OHV drivers and
passengers under 18 years of age. All drivers and passengers of any age
should wear protective head gear.
Utah
State Parks, OHV Rules and Laws
Other Photos:
Sand Hollow Visitor Center
The "Dragstrip"
Photos courtesy of Dunes and Trails ATV Club
Photos courtesy of sandahauler
Other Information:
Weather:
HIGH TEMPERATURES June thru August every year.
100 - 105 degrees is the average forecast for June into August every year. Lows at
night are around 75 degrees. Bring plenty of water and sunscreen and keep
something on your feet to prevent getting burns from the sand.
Links:
Nearby Parks and Monuments - Other area attractions
RV Parks in St. George
Other Services in St. George
Other Utah Sand Dunes
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