Coral Sands Canyon

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Trevor

February 10, 2026•

I was there in June 2025, had a great time – loved it. It was a beautiful crystal clear day. Love Utah, especially the seldom part of the seldom part of the state is very beautiful. Cannot wait to visit Utah again! Definitely will be back to this State park.

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Anita

February 08, 2026•

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you want a southern Utah experience that hits different, let me point you straight to Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park. This place is wild, cinematic, and unforgettable—and somehow still flies under the radar compared to the nearby national parks. First things first: the landscape. These dunes aren’t just pretty—they’re rare. The sand gets its unreal salmon-pink color from iron oxide in the surrounding Navajo sandstone, and the contrast against the red cliffs and open sky is jaw-dropping. It looks like another planet. Or the Sahara. Which makes sense, because Hollywood has been using this place as a stand-in for deserts around the world since the 1940s. Now let’s talk about what you can actually do here—because this park delivers. About 90% of the dunes are open to OHVs, so if you’re into ATVs or UTVs, this is an absolute playground. For the non-motorized crowd, sandboarding and sand sledding are huge here (rentals are often available), and hiking the dunes is both peaceful and humbling. Photographers—bring extra batteries. You’ll use them. What I love most is the balance. The park is thoughtfully divided so motorized and non-motorized recreation can coexist, which means everyone gets their version of magic. There’s also a campground with modern amenities—hot showers, restrooms, and water—plus a visitor center, accessible boardwalk, and overlook, making this park welcoming and easy to enjoy. Planning tips that matter: • Open year-round during daylight hours • Best seasons: spring, early summer, and fall for milder temps • Daily vehicle fee required (Utah State Parks annual pass accepted) • Located west of Kanab, just off Highway 89 via a county road. And yes—this place has serious film history. Arabian Nights, Mackenna’s Gold, The Outlaw Josey Wales, and HBO’s Westworld all filmed here. Once you’re standing on the dunes, it’s obvious why. The land already tells a story. If you’re craving something adventurous, beautiful, and a little unexpected—go here. Ride the dunes. Walk them. Sit still and let the silence reset you. Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park isn’t just a stop—it’s an experience you’ll end up recommending to everyone you know. 🏜️🔥

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Red

November 07, 2025•

Camped in site 31 with our Motorhome and YXZ. We had a group of 13 camping in park and 2 couples in Kanab hotel. They allowed them to come in park there trucks in group area and they left there RZRs in corral at our site at night. Not sure on cost forgot to ask them. Sand dunes are cool if that's your thing. Bathroom and shower facilities are clean and nice. Sites don't have sewer hook up but dump station on site. Water pressure horrible just filled our tanks and used pump. Don't expect wifi it's very spotty so unless you have starlink or something compatible it's hit n miss with Verizon service. Got text but no call reception. So if working be sure you have appropriate equipment. Camp host came over just as we pulled YXZ off trailer telling us don't cut the corners in camp otherwise he has to sweep dirt and rocks back. Lol. Beautiful area lots of deer so be careful driving. We found Sasquatch ❤️😎👊

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Advantage

October 19, 2025•

Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park was a great experience. The landscape is stunning… soft pink sand dunes stretching across the horizon with red cliffs and clear skies all around. It’s one of those places that feels completely different from the rest of southern Utah. One of the best things to do there is rent a sandboard or sled from the main park office. They make it easy to get what you need and the gear is in good condition. Sandboarding down the dunes is a blast, especially for kids and anyone looking for something fun and different. The sand is deep and fine, so walking up the dunes takes a little effort, but the views from the top are worth it. You can also bring off-road vehicles if you want to explore the larger dunes on the other side of the park. There are picnic areas, restrooms, and plenty of parking, so it’s easy to spend a few hours or a full day. I definitely recommend it. Whether you’re sandboarding, taking photos, or just enjoying the scenery, Coral Pink Sand Dunes is worth the visit.

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Lea

October 02, 2025•

This made the third Dunes we've been to but the first one we climbed to the top of the dunes at! And though it's out of the way, as most Dunes tend to be, it was worth the pop in and out. The temps were great for this, being able to walk bearfoot in the sand because it wasn't lava hot, was a first as well! Dog loved it too, and was also happy it was cooler. 🐾 We did not get a sled, but observed others, it didn't seem worth the $25 to get one, let's say that. We all agreed it's not really "pink", moreso orange. The texture of the sand is soft and fine. And if you dig just a tiny bit down, the sand is cool and moist. A fun family trip to check it out was worth it.