Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park

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Pinkish sand worn from surrounding cliffs and carried by the wind have created over 3,000 acres of sand dunes, some several hundred feet high, in the distinctive Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park. You can explore the dunes on foot or cruise them on dune buggies, all-terrain vehicles and motorcycles. The park is especially attractive at dawn and dusk as the light and shadow accentuate the color of the sand. The park is located along the Arizona border towards the southwest corner of Utah. It is 20 miles west of Kanab and 40 miles southeast of Zion National Park. A day use fee of $4 per vehicle is charged. You can contact the park at Box 95, Kanab, UT 84741; 435-648-2800. Presented below is information on: Hiking Dune Buggies, ATV's and Motorcycles Camping There is one 1/2 mile long marked path that teaches hikers about plant life and sand dunes. ("Why does the sand ripple like that?") From the trail is a spur to the park's largest dune. You can also strike out on your own, though walking any distance in the soft sand is tiring.

Dune buggies, all-terrain vehicles and motorcycles are welcome 9 to 10 daily in a specific area of the park. Paddle type tires are recommended for the soft sand. Vehicles must be registered for on and off-highway use. You can get additional regulations from the ranger (435-648-2800). The park has a pleasant, well-maintained campground in a wooded area. 22 sites; modern restrooms w/showers; disposal station; 6,000 ft..; open year round (though the water is shut off from November to May); reservations; 800-322-3770; $12. Ice and firewood is available. Just outside the park, on the north edge of the dunes is Ponderosa Grove Campground, a primitive BLM campground. 7 sites; no water; vault toilets; elev. 6,300 ft.; open year round; $5. (20 foot max. RV length.)

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