Things to do nearSand Hollow State Park
Sand Hollow State Park in Hurricane, Utah offers a striking desert reservoir, vivid sandstone dunes, and year-round outdoor adventure in the heart of Washington County.
Sand Hollow State Park sits in the warm high desert of Washington County, Utah, a region shaped over millennia by wind, water, and the slow erosion of Navajo sandstone into the sweeping red and orange formations that define the landscape today. The park centers on Sand Hollow Reservoir, completed in the early 2000s as a water storage and recreation project, which quickly became one of southern Utah's most popular outdoor destinations. The reservoir stretches across more than 1,300 acres when full, offering boating, waterskiing, fishing, and swimming against a backdrop that feels almost improbably scenic.
Anglers pursue largemouth bass and bluegill in the reservoir's warmer coves, while boaters spread out across the open water on busy summer weekends. Adjacent to the water, the Sand Mountain Recreation Area draws off-highway vehicle enthusiasts to its rolling dunes and open sand flats, a separate but connected experience that gives the park a dual character unusual among Utah state parks.
Hikers and photographers find rewarding terrain along the park's trails, where the reddish Navajo sandstone rises in smooth, rounded formations that glow deepest at sunrise and late afternoon. The town of Hurricane sits just minutes away, with basic services and proximity to Zion National Park making Sand Hollow a natural base for a broader southern Utah itinerary. The park's combination of water recreation, desert scenery, and accessible adventure makes it a genuinely distinctive stop in a region already rich with natural landmarks.
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Tips for visiting Sand Hollow State Park
Visit during late spring or early fall to enjoy comfortable temperatures and thinner crowds at the reservoir and OHV areas.
Try launching a kayak or stand-up paddleboard from the main boat ramp for an unhurried view of the surrounding sandstone formations from the water.
Bring water shoes, as the sandy shoreline transitions quickly to submerged rocks that can be slippery near the swim areas.
Ride the Sand Mountain OHV area in the morning hours when the sand is cooler and firmer, making for better traction on the dunes.
Camp at the park's campground to catch the desert night sky, which is remarkably clear this far from major city light pollution.
Top tours & experiences near Sand Hollow State Park
Guided Paddleboard & Kayak Eco Tour at Quail Creek
Paddle Quail Creek with a certified guide and explore desert lake cliffs and coves
Kayak & SUP Rental at Quail Creek State Park
Rent a kayak, stand-up paddleboard, or fat bike right on the lake
Guided Jeep Off-Road Tour in Sand Hollow State Park
Private guided Jeep tour on Sand Hollow’s challenging off-road trails
Guided Family UTV Tour at Sand Hollow
Explore Sand Hollow’s dunes and red rocks on a family-friendly guided UTV ride
Sunset ATV Tour at Sand Hollow State Park
Navigate Sand Hollow's red rock trails and rolling dunes by ATV
Hurricane Stargazing UTV Tour
Drive a UTV through desert trails and stargaze near Sand Hollow
5-Seat UTV Rental in Sand Hollow State Park
Drive a 5-seat Polaris Xpedition across Sand Hollow’s red rocks and dunes
Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
Rent an inflatable stand up paddle board for 5.5 or 8.5 hours
Drive a 3-Hour Guided UTV Tour in Hurricane
Drive your own guided UTV through Hurricane Sand Dunes, with helmets and snacks included
4-Hour ATV Or UTV Guided Tour Near Sand Hollow
Ride to Southern Utah sand dunes and red rock views on a beginner-friendly guided tour
Ride a 3-Hour ATV or UTV Tour Near Sand Hollow
Choose an ATV or UTV ride to red rock overlooks and sand dunes near Sand Hollow
Southern Utah Sunset ATV & UTV Tour
Ride desert trails, red sand dunes and canyon routes as the sun sets
Ride an ATV or UTV Guided Tour Near Sand Hollow
Explore red rock formations and sand dunes by ATV or UTV near Sand Hollow
Southern Utah Backcountry ATV & UTV Guided Tour
Ride the Southern Utah backcountry by ATV or UTV with a guide
Guided Wreck Dive at Sand Hollow State Park
Discover submerged wrecks on a guided dive tailored to your group
2-Hour Guided Sand Hollow ATV & UTV Tour
Ride red sand dunes and desert trails with a guide near Sand Hollow State Park
1-Hour Slingshot Rental in Hurricane
Open-air Slingshot freedom with unlimited miles near Sand Hollow State Park
2-Hour Slingshot Rental in Hurricane
Explore Southern Utah roads in an open-air Slingshot
Sand Hollow 2-Hour UTV Rental
Self-guide a UTV across Sand Hollow's red rocks, dunes, and trails
3-Hour Slingshot Rental in Hurricane
Drive an open-air Slingshot through Southern Utah’s scenic roads
3-Hour UTV Rental in Sand Hollow
Ride red rocks and dunes straight from the Sand Hollow trailhead
4-Hour Slingshot Rental in Hurricane
Explore Southern Utah roads in an open-air, three-wheeled Slingshot
4-Hour UTV Rental at Sand Hollow State Park
Ride from the trailhead across Sand Hollow's red rocks and dunes
6-Hour Slingshot Rental Near Sand Hollow State Park
Take the wheel of an open-air Slingshot through Southern Utah
6-Hour Sand Hollow UTV Rental
Self-guided off-road access to Sand Hollow's red rocks and dunes
8-Hour Slingshot Rental Near Sand Hollow State Park
Drive an open-air Slingshot through Southern Utah's scenic roads
8-Hour UTV Rental at Sand Hollow State Park
Explore Sand Hollow’s red rocks, dunes, and off-road trails by UTV
24-Hour Slingshot Rental in Hurricane
Explore Southern Utah's roads in an open-air Polaris Slingshot
24-Hour UTV Rental in Sand Hollow State Park
Explore Sand Hollow's red rocks and dunes with a trailhead-ready UTV
Open-Air Slingshot Rental Near Sand Hollow State Park
Chart your own route through Southern Utah’s red-rock landscapes
Private ATV Tour of Sand Hollow State Park
Explore Sand Hollow’s dunes on a private guided ATV adventure
Sand Hollow State Park 3-Hour ATV Tour
Private guided dune driving with Sand Hollow views
Private ATV Tour at Sand Hollow State Park
Drive Southern Utah’s dunes on a private guided ATV adventure
2-Seat UTV Rental in Sand Hollow State Park
Tackle Sand Hollow's dunes and red rock in a high-performance 2-seat Polaris
2-Seat UTV Rental Sand Hollow State Park
Ride a Polaris XP 1000 straight from the Sand Hollow trailhead
4-Seat UTV Rental at Sand Hollow State Park
Ride red rocks and dunes with GPS navigation from the Sand Hollow trailhead
Self-Guided ATV Rental at Sand Hollow State Park
Chart your own off-road route through Sand Hollow's dunes and red rock
2-Seat ATV Rental in Sand Hollow State Park
Ride Sand Hollow's red rocks and dunes straight from the trailhead
2-Hour Sand Hollow State Park UTV Rental
Ride straight onto Sand Hollow’s red rocks, dunes, and off-road trails
4-Hour UTV Rental at Sand Hollow State Park
Ride Sand Hollow trails directly from the trailhead with GPS navigation
4-Seat UTV Rental at Sand Hollow State Park
Tackle Sand Hollow's red rocks and dunes in a 4-seat Polaris
Sand Hollow State Park 6-Hour UTV Rental
Explore Sand Hollow’s red rocks and dunes with direct trail access
8-Hour UTV Rental at Sand Hollow State Park
Explore Sand Hollow’s red rocks and dunes from the trailhead
Sand Hollow ATV & Ropes Course Tour
Combine off-road exploring with a 60-element ropes-course challenge
2-Hour Self-Guided UTV Tour in Sand Hollow
Navigate Southern Utah's red rock and sand dunes at your own pace
24-Hour Sand Hollow State Park UTV Rental
Ride straight into Sand Hollow's red rocks and dunes
2-Hour ATV Tour of Sand Hollow State Park
Private ATV riding through Sand Hollow’s rolling dunes and Southern Utah landmarks
Sand Hollow State Park 3-Hour ATV Tour
Drive Southern Utah dunes on a private guided ATV adventure
Sand Hollow State Park ATV Tour
Drive Southern Utah dunes on a private guided ATV adventure
Self-Guided UTV Rental in Hurricane
Explore Sand Mountain's dunes and red-rock trails at your own pace
2-Hour Guided ATV Tour in Sand Hollow
Ride private desert trails to Sand Hollow’s elevated viewpoints
Sand Hollow 3-Hour Private ATV Tour
Climb to Sand Hollow viewpoints on a private guided off-road ride
Guided Sand Hollow State Park ATV Tour
Ride private desert trails to Sand Hollow’s elevated viewpoints
Guided 2-Hour UTV Tour Near Zion National Park
Drive a UTV across West Rim trails with Greater Zion views
Dinosaur Tracks UTV Tour Near Sand Hollow State Park
Drive a self-guided UTV route to desert dinosaur tracks
Sunrise UTV Tour in Hurricane
Navigate Greater Zion’s dunes and red rock trails at first light
Couples UTV Tour in Sand Hollow
Ride desert trails together, then pause for a meal and dinosaur tracks
Guided UTV Tour of Sand Hollow State Park
Explore Sand Hollow’s dunes and red-rock trails by UTV with family-friendly stops
2-Hour Guided UTV Tour at Sand Hollow State Park
Ride desert dunes and discover Sand Hollow rock formations by UTV
Guided UTV & Rappel Tour Near Zion National Park
Pair guided UTV off-roading with a canyon rappel near Zion
Guided UTV Tour Through The Squeeze Near Sand Hollow
Navigate red rock trails and drive through The Squeeze near Sand Hollow
2-Hour Guided UTV Tour at Sand Hollow
Drive West Rim trails for Zion and Sand Hollow views
Women's Only Guided UTV Tour at Sand Hollow
Drive Southern Utah’s dunes with an all-women guided group
3-Hour Guided UTV Tour at Sand Hollow
Drive West Rim trails with guided views across Greater Zion
Bring Your Own Vehicle Guided 4x4 Tour at Sand Hollow
Bring your own off-road rig on a private guided tour at Sand Hollow State Park
Drive a Guided 2-Hour UTV Tour in Hurricane
Drive your own Can-Am X3 on a guided 2-hour Hurricane Sand Dunes tour
Drive a Guided 4-Hour Sand Hollow UTV Tour
Drive your own UTV on a 4-hour guided Sand Hollow and Hurricane dunes tour
Ride a Guided UTV Tour in Hurricane Sand Dunes
Tour-guide driven Can-Am X3 UTV ride on Hurricane Sand Dunes
Ride a 2-Hour UTV Tour in Hurricane Sand Dunes
Ride with a guide on a 2-hour Hurricane Sand Dunes UTV tour for up to 3 riders
Hands-On Off-Road Driving Class at Sand Hollow
Build practical off-road skills with personalized instruction on Sand Hollow terrain
Guided West Rim UTV Tour in Hurricane
Drive West Rim trails with a guide and Zion-area views
Family ATV & UTV Desert Tour in Hurricane
Ride red rock trails with family-friendly instruction and your choice of ATV or UTV