Sand Mountain provides 15,000 acres of perfectly sculpted
dunes. The red sand is an incredible backdrop for Sand Hollow reservoir.
The dunes are currently under BLM ownership, but they are
transferring to Utah State park control.
Elevation - 3,000 ft.
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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
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.
Improved Campground - No direct OHV access
50 amp, water and sewer
OHV Area - Dry camping & Day Use
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.
Camping is allowed as long as you are off the road. Not an
easy task for motorhomes.
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
RV Dump Station
The dump station within the improved campground is available for OHV
campers.
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.
