Just 40 miles outside Zion National Park, this Utah State Park is a playground for all ages and all seasons.
Winter Camping
We stayed at Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park in the winter and didn’t really know what to expect. It was our first time camping in the snow (we’re from Texas and snow just doesn’t happen very often). We were pleasantly surprise by how great this park was for winter camping. It would be amazing in any other season as well, but sometimes it’s hard to find a great winter camping spot so when we do, we take note.
Coral Pink Sand Dunes offers three different camping options. Choose from sixteen standard sites with no hookups (water on site), twelve water and electric (W/E) sites and two groups sites. We chose to stay in the W/E area because of the winter season. Both campgrounds are nice so choose what fits your needs the best. You can make reservations four months in advance on their website HERE. There were only a few others campers there with us, but I always recommend making a reservation. FUN FACT: Our water froze while we were there. Did I mention this was our first time camping in winter? We weren’t sure what to do, but the ranger came and helped us out. He said it happens all the time. The tip he gave us was to fill our holding tank up with water and then unhook the hose from the water supply and make sure the supply is shut off. That way it won’t freeze over night. Great tip and grateful that he came over with his blow torch and thawed us.
Sand & Snow
Sledding
The highlight of our stay was 100% sledding on the dunes. We had an extra treat because it snowed! If you go any other season, I highly doubt you’ll be so lucky. You can rent a board from the rangers station for $25 or bring your own. While we were renting our board, they did warn us that wet sand is not good for sledding…and they were right. The snow side of the dune was amazing, but the sand side was a dud. FUN FACT: Don’t go sledding after it rains. Wet sand is no good for sledding. Is that a fun fact? Not sure, but it is definitely a fact.
Hiking
This state park does not offer a lot of hiking options. It’s more of an open, explore as you like kind of place, much like Great Sand Dunes National Park. They do have a nature trail with information about the park. It’s a great trail if you are trying to get a junior ranger badge.
Geocaching
Another fun thing you can do at this park is geocache. We just happen to walk up on this one when we were coming back from sledding. What a nice surprise! If you’re interested in learning more about geocaching, visit the website HERE
The park is well known for ATV tours on the sand. We didn’t get a chance to do it, but it sounds amazing. They have information for booking a tour on the parks website
Visit Kanab
If you’re looking for something outside the park, make the short drive to Kanab, Utah. It’s a great little town with so many options for food and fun. It’s a great place to end the day after you’ve been sledding or on an ATV tour. Visit Utah website has a lot of great ideas for a day in Kanab.
Consider the Wonders is not affiliated with Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, Utah State Parks, the state of Utah, or the city of Kanab in Utah.
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