Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park - Utah

Address:Kanab, Utah

The sand at Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park is actually colored by the eroding red "Navajo Sandstone" that surrounds the area. The 10,000-15,000-year-old dunes are great for hiking, walks, or just playing in the sand. The salmon-colored dunes as well as the bright blue skies and forests here make for amazing photo ops, as well as a magnificent place to relax in nature's ultimate beauty. The Park offers a comfortable 22-site campground for those who want to spend the night here, with modern restroom and shower facilities. With its spectacular beauty and wildlife, this State Park is definitely in the pink.

Visitors will wonder at the shifting arcs of crescent-shaped dunes and sift the fine, salmon-colored grains at Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park. The Park encompasses 3,730 acres of southern Utah's color country. The park itself is breathtaking, with coral-colored dunes, surrounded by red sandstone cliffs, blue skies, and deep emerald forests. This is a photographer's paradise. The sweeping expanse of dunes is a massive playground for hiking, off-highway vehicle riding, or just playing in the sand. Off-road enthusiasts will find 1,000 acres of play area, and hundreds of miles of trails in the nearby vicinity. Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park is a wonderful respite for those touring the Grand Circle or heading to southern Utah for a vacation. While the park is central to many other recreation areas, the park itself is an incredible destination.