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
Location of Sand Hollow State Park in Utah
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 2011-02-10.
  2. "Sand Hollow State Park: About the Park". Utah State Parks. Archived from the original on 2011-03-16. Retrieved 2011-02-10.
  3. "Utah State Park 2011 Visitation" (PDF). Utah State Parks Planning. Retrieved 28 May 2012.
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