Sand Hollow State Park

Sand Hollow State Park is a state park located in Utah, USA, featuring a 1,322-acre (535 ha) reservoir and an extensive off highway vehicle recreation area on Sand Mountain. The park is near the town of Hurricane.

Sand Hollow State Park
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)
Red Mountain in Sand Hollow State Park
Map showing the location of Sand Hollow State Park
Map showing the location of Sand Hollow State Park
Location of Sand Hollow State Park in Utah
Map showing the location of Sand Hollow State Park
Map showing the location of Sand Hollow State Park
Sand Hollow State Park (the United States)
LocationWashington County, Utah, United States
Coordinates37°6′56″N 113°22′35″W
Area20,611 acres (83.41 km2)[1]
Elevation3,000 ft (910 m)[2]
Established2003[2]
Visitors183691 (in 2011)[3]
OperatorUtah State Parks

The park was officially dedicated in April 2003 and surrounds the Sand Hollow Reservoir. Sand Hollow quickly became a popular site for camping, fishing, boating, and ATV riding on nearby sand dunes.

References

  1. "Sand Hollow State Park Resource Management Plan" (PDF). Utah State Parks. April 2010. Retrieved February 10, 2011.
  2. "Sand Hollow State Park: About the Park". Utah State Parks. Archived from the original on March 16, 2011. Retrieved February 10, 2011.
  3. "Utah State Park 2011 Visitation" (PDF). Utah State Parks Planning. Retrieved May 28, 2012.
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