ATV riding near Zion National Park: Ride-along with expert driver

Let the driver handle the terrain while you watch the dunes and canyons unfold

A two-hour ride-along UTV experience in Greater Zion and Sand Hollow State Park where a professional driver navigates steep dunes, rocky trails and hidden canyons while you sit back with a helmet, water and goggles provided. The guide speaks English and picks you up. Children from age 4 can join.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Greater Zion and Sand Hollow

• Ride along UTV with professional driver
• Climb steep dunes and rocky trails
• Visit Sand Hollow State Park sand dunes
• Enjoy 360-degree views from Top of the World
• See red sandstone park and dinosaur tracks
• Explore red sandy beaches and lakeside campgrounds
• View Zion National Park from outside

The experience

Sand Hollow State Park is the centerpiece: you'll climb rolling sand dunes and traverse red dirt trails from the passenger seat, watching the landscape shift from sand to red rock formations. The ride includes a stop at the Top of the World viewpoint inside Sand Hollow, where the 360-degree vista opens up to Zion to the north, Hurricane cliffs to the east, and Pine Mountain to the west. The terrain here is built for off-highway vehicles (dinosaur tracks and Indian petroglyphs dot the landscape), and the driver handles every technical aspect of navigating it.

The route also passes views of Zion National Park itself, though the riding stays in the surrounding red rock country where UTVs are permitted. You'll see hidden canyons and unique rock formations that make for photographs, all without needing to operate the vehicle or manage the steep grades and rocky sections. The whole experience runs two hours, which leaves the rest of your day open for other activities in the region.

Pickup is included, and you'll get a helmet, goggles, bottled water and ice for the ride. A licensed guide drives. Children from age 4 can join. The activity is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health, or for pregnant travelers.

What’s included

• Off-road UTV with a licensed driver.
• helmet and goggles.
• bottled water and ice.
• hotel or meeting point pickup.
• English-speaking guide for the full two hours.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 15:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (4 to 17 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated today

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Mad Moose Rentals and Tours

Is this one for you?Two hours is short enough to fit around other activities in Greater Zion or a day trip from nearby towns, but long enough to reach Sand Hollow's viewpoints and hidden canyons without rushing. Choose this if you want to experience the terrain and scenery without operating the vehicle yourself.

Traveler reviews

5.00★★★★★★★★★★

4 verified traveler reviews

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (4 to 17 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

Can I ride inside Zion National Park itself?

No, riding is not permitted inside Zion National Park. The UTV tour stays in Greater Zion and Sand Hollow State Park, where you'll see views of the national park but do the actual riding on the surrounding red rock terrain and sand dunes.

What's included in the two-hour ride?

The ride includes the UTV with a professional driver, helmet and goggles, bottled water and ice, and a licensed English-speaking guide. Hotel or meeting point pickup is also included in the booking.

What is Sand Hollow State Park like?

Sand Hollow is a red sandstone park with rolling sand dunes, red dirt trails, a reservoir with red sandy beaches, and historic features like dinosaur tracks and Indian petroglyphs. The Top of the World viewpoint there offers a 360-degree panorama of Zion, Hurricane cliffs, the Arizona Strip and Pine Mountain.

Do I need any experience to book this ride?

No experience is necessary. You're a passenger while a licensed driver handles all the technical aspects of off-roading. The activity suits all physical fitness levels, though it is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnant travelers.