The sprawling 20,000-acre park, which rests mostly on USDI Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land, rivals Utah's two largest state parks Wasatch Mountain and Antelope Island. Park officials expect to see this site become one of the most popular within the Utah State Park system, with recreation opportunities for nearly every user from boaters to bikers, and OHV riders to equestrians. Located approximately 15 miles east of St. George, the park will be a working design for multiple-use recreation.
Already a favorite destination for local off-highway vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts, Sand Mountain provides 15,000 acres of perfectly sculpted dunes. The red sand is an incredible backdrop for Sand Hollow reservoir. At nearly twice the size of nearby Quail Creek Reservoir, Sand Hollow will offer boating and other water recreation in a spectacular setting, like a tiny Lake Powell.
Sand Hollow State Park will undergo three phases of construction, which is expected to be complete in 2005. The recreation area will boast a boat launch ramp, two 50-site campgrounds, four day-use areas with 100 picnic sites, equestrian camping with trail access, and off-highway vehicle camping with Sand Mountain access.
Currently underway, phase one of construction includes an entrance station, paving, boat ramp, marina area and parking, modern restrooms, maintenance building, off-highway vehicle staging area, and temporary day-use and camping facilities.
Phase two includes development of two campgrounds and four day-use facilities. The main campground will offer paved access roads, 50 full utility campsites with shelters, picnic tables and fire rings, and modern restrooms with showers. The south shore campground will include paved access, 50 basic service campsites with picnic tables and fire rings, drinking water, and vault restrooms. Four day-use areas will offer paved access, parking, 100 picnic sites, vault restrooms, and other facilities.
Phase three will offer a group-use area with paved access and parking, shelters, fire rings and grills, vault restrooms, and other services. An equestrian area will offer trail access and camping, while a separate campground provides services for off-highway vehicle enthusiasts accessing Sand Mountain. Phase three also includes development of a concession area.
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Senator Robert F. Bennett and James V. Hansen, former Chairman of the House Resources Committee and Utah Congressman, join the Washington County Water Conservancy District, Utah State Parks and Recreation, and USDI Bureau of Land Management (BLM) dedicate Sand Hollow State Park 10 a.m. Friday, April 18, 2003.
This dedication is primarily for the reservoir and a ceremonial launch of construction and development. Sand Hollow State Park will undergo three phases of facility development over the next three years.
Sand Hollow is located approximately 15 miles east of St. George, and seven miles east of the I-15 Hurricane Exit. Visitors should exit I-15 at Exit 16 (Highway 9), travel east four miles and turn right on Turf Sod Road, travel one mile and turn left on the new Sand Hollow access road for two miles, turn left and proceed to the park.
Acres - 20,000
Elevation - 3,000 feet
Park Open - Year-round
Reservations Accepted - No
Stay Limit - 14 days
Camping Fee - $8 (Primitive camping in designated areas only)
Day-use Fee - $7
Temporary Restroom Facilities
No Drinking Water
Picnicking
Boat Ramp
Boating
Swimming
Primitive Camping
Off-Highway Vehicle Riding
Hiking
Equestrian Use
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