National park
State park · Southern Utah
Sand Hollow State Park
Warm blue water surrounded by red sandstone and dunes near St. George. Boating, paddleboarding and some of Utah’s best off-road riding in one place.
Photo: photophat · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Sand Hollow Reservoir is one of the warmest lakes in Utah, with clear water lapping at red sandstone islands and beaches. It is a favorite for boating, swimming, paddleboarding and cliff jumping, and the fishing is good for bass and bluegill.
Next to the lake, Sand Mountain offers thousands of acres of dunes for off-highway vehicles, with rentals and guided tours nearby. The park’s campgrounds fill on spring weekends.
Don't miss
- Sand Hollow ReservoirWarm water for swimming, boating and paddleboarding.
- Sand Mountain OHV areaMiles of dunes and slickrock for ATVs and side-by-sides.
- Sandstone islandsPaddle to red-rock islands and coves.
- FishingLargemouth bass, bluegill and trout in the reservoir.
Good to know
- Arrive early on summer weekends; the beaches fill fast.
- Rent OHVs or join a guided tour if you are new to dune riding.
- Combine with Zion, 40 minutes east.