Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park

A surreal field of wind-sculpted pink sand about an hour toward Kanab — sandboarding, OHV riding, a quiet conservation area, and camping.

Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park

About an hour toward Kanab, Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park is a surreal landscape of wind-sculpted pink sand — the eroded remains of Navajo sandstone — rising against the surrounding pines and red rock.

What to do

  • Sandboarding and sledding: rent or bring a board and ride the dunes; the day-use area is popular with families
  • OHV riding: a large portion of the dunes is open to off-highway vehicles, with a separate conservation area set aside for foot traffic and quiet
  • Photography: the pink sand glows at sunrise and sunset
  • Camping: a campground with reservable sites

Tips

  • The sand gets blazing hot midday in summer — go early or late
  • It's a bit of a drive, so pair it with a Kanab or Zion east-side trip
  • Bring water, sun protection, and something to keep sand out of your gear

Unlike anywhere else in the region.

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