The Local Lookout
Sand Hollow State Park
This month’s Local Lookout features a favorite for many of those who visit St George in the summertime or who live here year round. Sand Hollow State Park is a relatively new park that officially opened in 2003 and its two main features are the reservoir and the sand dunes.
Sand Hollow has an incredible amount of things to do all year long and many choose to take advantage of the water this time of year to cool off. With 1300 surface acres of water, the reservoir is relatively large compared to Quail Creek, Gunlock, or Kolob reservoirs. Motorized watersports of all kinds are popular on the reservoir and many people who go there know that you don’t have to have a boat or jet ski to have a great time. There are TONS of activities to do without a boat as well. Fishing, swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, cliff jumping, and just sitting on the red sand beach are all popular.
Jutting off of the reservoir to the south and east are 6000 acres of red sand dunes that are OHV friendly. This is a prized area for OHV enthusiasts because it is open terrain meaning you can drive in any direction within the designated area without having to stick to a trail. The far south and west areas of the dunes offer magnificent views of Werner Valley and Arizona which you are viewing from the top of a 200 foot cliff.
With its diverse array of activities, Sand Hollow State Park is a local favorite and hosts events such as the St George Iron Man, Pro Watercross, the Sand Hollow Marathon, and many more. St George in the summertime does not have to be an air conditioned way of life! Get out and visit the reservoir and cool off while enjoying the beauty of the desert. For more information, visit http://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/sand-hollow/ or just give me a call! Have a great week.