Hurricane
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Hurricane · Sand Hollow State Park
Sand Hollow State Park: a local guide from Hurricane
Sand Hollow is the warm-water playground near our Hurricane home: a 1,322-acre reservoir ringed by red sandstone, with beaches, paddleboarding and boating, plus about 15,000 acres of dunes on Sand Mountain for off-road riding.
The main entrance is about 15 minutes from Hurricane Oasis.
Updated October 2026 by Mary and Russell, your hosts in Hurricane.
What to do there
Beaches and swimming
Sandy beaches along the reservoir. Utah law requires children under 13 to wear a life jacket on any boat, kayak or paddleboard that is underway.
Paddleboards, kayaks and boats
The park's concessionaire, Sand Hollow Rentals, rents kayaks and paddleboards, plus ATVs and UTVs, at the south end of the park.
Sand Mountain dunes
Dune and rock-crawling routes on the south and east sides of the reservoir. Riders from outside Utah may need a Utah non-resident OHV permit.
Cliff jumping
Popular, and risky. The park says jumping is at your own risk, recommends life jackets and helmets, and bans glass on the jumping rocks.
Fees and hours
| Sand Hollow | Quail Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Utah resident, per vehicle | $25 | $20 |
| Non-resident, per vehicle | $35 | $25 |
| Utah senior (65+), per vehicle | $10 | $10 |
| Walk-in or bike | $5 per person | $5 per person |
| Hours | 6 am to 10 pm in daylight saving time; 7 am to 9 pm otherwise | 6 am to 9 pm |
| From Hurricane Oasis | About 15 minutes | About 20 minutes |
Day-use fees from Utah State Parks, checked October 2026.
Before you swim
Check for algae advisories
Utah's Department of Environmental Quality monitors the reservoir. Harmful algae mats show up in some summers and can be deadly for dogs, so check the advisory page before you go.
Bring your own shade
There is little natural shade on the beaches. Bring a canopy or umbrella, sunscreen and more water than you think you need.
Watch the event calendar
Big off-road events, like the UTV Takeover in October, close parts of the park for a few days.
Quail Creek as a backup
Quail Creek State Park, about 20 minutes away, is a smaller 600-acre reservoir known for some of the warmest water in Utah.
Where to stay
Stay 15 minutes from Sand Hollow
Angell Heights sleeps 10 and Hurricane Oasis sleeps 6, on one property with a 20×40-foot pool and a hot tub for the evenings.
The Hurricane Retreat package
Both homes, one property, the pool to yourselves
Six bedrooms for up to 16 guests on one property near Zion.
Questions
How much does Sand Hollow State Park cost?
Day use is $25 per vehicle for Utah residents and $35 for non-residents, or $5 per person on foot or bike.
Can you rent paddleboards at Sand Hollow?
Yes. Sand Hollow Rentals, the park's concessionaire, rents kayaks, paddleboards, ATVs and UTVs at the south end of the park.
Is Sand Hollow good for swimming?
Yes, from the beaches. Check Utah DEQ's advisory page first, since harmful algae mats appear in some summers. Children under 13 must wear life jackets on boats and paddleboards.
How far is Sand Hollow from Hurricane?
The main entrance is about 15 minutes, or 9 miles, from Hurricane Oasis.
What are the park hours?
Sand Hollow is open 6 am to 10 pm during daylight saving time and 7 am to 9 pm the rest of the year.
Check before you go
Hours, fees and rules change. These official pages have the latest.