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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Chance of rainTips 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
4-Hour Slingshot Rental in Hurricane
Explore Southern Utah roads in an open-air, three-wheeled Slingshot
Family ATV & UTV Desert Tour in Hurricane
Ride red rock trails with family-friendly instruction and your choice of ATV or UTV
Red Rock & Dune UTV Rental in Sand Hollow State Park
Ride from the trailhead across Sand Hollow's red rocks and dunes
6-Hour Sand Hollow UTV Rental
Self-guided off-road access to Sand Hollow's red rocks and dunes
Full-Day Slingshot Rental near Sand Hollow State Park
Drive an open-air Slingshot through Southern Utah's scenic roads
Full-Day Red Rock 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 at Sand Hollow State Park
Explore Sand Hollow's red rocks and dunes with a trailhead-ready UTV
Private Sand Dune ATV Tour in Sand Hollow State Park
Explore Sand Hollow’s dunes on a private guided ATV adventure
Private Sand Hollow State Park ATV Dune Tour
Private guided dune driving with Sand Hollow views
Private Sand Dune ATV Tour at Sand Hollow State Park
Drive Southern Utah’s dunes on a private guided ATV adventure
Self-Guided ATV Rental at Sand Hollow State Park
Chart your own off-road route through Sand Hollow's dunes and red rock
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
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