Sand Mountain OHV Area
Scenic landmarks
More than 15,000 acres of open sand dunes and technical trail next to Sand Hollow State Park, and the region's main off-highway vehicle destination.
Open riding at scale
Sand Mountain sits beside Sand Hollow State Park east of Hurricane and covers over 15,000 acres of dunes and desert. The Bureau of Land Management designated it an open OHV area in the 1999 St. George Field Office resource management plan, meaning riding is not confined to designated trails the way it is on most public land in the county.
It is the reason Washington County has the off-road industry it does — the rental outfits, the guides and the annual events all orbit this ground.
What is out there
The main dune field is open riding suited to everything from dirt bikes to side-by-sides to rock buggies. Beyond it are technical trails, including the well-known Maze, which is for experienced drivers. Maximum elevation is about 4,000 feet, and the top gives a 360-degree view over downtown St. George, the Hurricane Cliffs, the Arizona Strip, the Pine Valley Mountains and Red Cliffs.
Access
Entry is free from both Washington and Hurricane. Sand Hollow State Park charges its own entrance fee if you use the park's facilities or parking, so which way you come in determines what you pay.
Safety
Dunes hide their shape. Ride with a whip flag, keep speed down on blind crests, and treat the rock sections as a different discipline from the sand.
More on this: off-roading at Sand Hollow and Sand Hollow State Park.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a fee to ride Sand Mountain?
No. Access is free entering from Washington or from Hurricane. Sand Hollow State Park charges separately if you use the park's parking or facilities.
How big is Sand Mountain?
Over 15,000 acres, designated as an open OHV area by the BLM in 1999, with a maximum elevation around 4,000 feet.