- Entrance Fees: $10 per private vehicle
- Wheel chair accessible observation deck
- Amenities: flushing toilets, water, picnic tables, fire pit, grill
- 1/2- 1 day
- Beautiful & unique sand activities
- Watch for OHVs
The coral pink colored sand dunes are like magic fairy dust. You can’t play in it without feeling joy. There is over 3,000 acres of pink sand to explore by OHV or foot.
What to do
With so much to do it is easy to stay here all day! There are flush toilets, picnic tables, fire pits, and a grill at the parking lot. Below are the many things you can do here:
Sledding
Go sand sledding for a unique experience that your children will be talking about for years to come! You can rent a sand sled or a sand board at the park entrance/ visitors center for $25. It is well worth it to rent one!
Play in the sand
Not only can you sled down the hills of sand, but there are endless ways to play in it! Bring sand toys, roll down the hills, and make sand angels.
OHV
The Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park is known for countless dunes to drive an OHV. If yo have one then this is a great spot!
Warning!
Those on OHV and those exploring on foot are sharing the same sand box. Be sure and watch for each other!
Hike
You can explore all around the dunes. There is also a hike to petroglyphs further in the park.
Watch the Sunset
Be sure and stay to watch the sun set over the sand. It is beautiful and a quiet tender moment with your family.
Good to Know
It is easy to stay and play all day. Bring plenty of food, water, and toys so that you are able to stay as long as you want.
How to get here
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park is located 20 miles west of Kanab. From Kanab, take hwy 89 for 7 miles. Turn left onto Hancock road for 9 miles (there will be a sign). Then turn left onto Coral Pink Sand Dunes Road for 3 miles.
From the north, 3 miles south of Mount Carmel junction turn right onto Sand Dunes road then another right onto Coral Pink Sand Dunes Road for 10 miles.
Happy Trails
Spending the day sledding and playing at Coral Pink Sand Dunes is one of our fondest memories. Just taking the day to unplug and play has so many benefits for our relationships. It connects us on a deeper level as we get down on their level to play!
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Happy trails to Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park until we meet again!
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