ATV riding at Coral Pink Sand Dunes: UTV and sandboarding

You drive the UTV, you ride the dunes, you control the pace

ATV riding at Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park puts you behind the wheel of a UTV to navigate the dunes, visit Coral Pink Slot Canyon (known as "Bigfoot's Hideout"), and sandboard down Star Dune. The activity runs 2 hours with a live guide, UTV rental, bottled water and sandboards included. You must be 21+ with a valid driver's license to operate the UTV. Solo riders share a vehicle with the guide.

The experience

Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park opens with a fast-paced run through the dunes on your own UTV: the operator mentions a brief stop to look for the legendary "Sandsquatch" (Bigfoot), though sightings are rare. From there, a short 5-minute walk leads to Coral Pink Slot Canyon, also called "Bigfoot's Hideout," where you explore a moderate two-part canyon for roughly 20 minutes. The terrain is navigable for most ages and fitness levels, and the guide moves the group at a steady clip.

The final leg takes you to Star Dune, one of the largest in the park, where sandboarding is the main event. You can stand or sit on the sleds as you ride down the slopes: the operator frames this as the adrenaline part of the day. The whole experience is designed to feel fast-paced and playful rather than technical, and the guide keeps things moving so the 2-hour window covers all three stops without lingering.

What’s included

• UTV rental for 2 hours.
• live guide in English.
• bottled water.
• sandboards for the Star Dune run.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to Saturday5 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 16:00

Book up toStart time

GroupUp to 35

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go 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.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 15

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by ROAM Outdoor Adventure Co

Is this one for you?The pace is fast (you move through three stops in 2 hours with minimal downtime), so this suits riders who want to cover ground and try multiple things rather than linger in one place. The UTV driving requires a valid license and comfort operating the vehicle, but the sandboarding and slot canyon walk are open to most ages and abilities.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Do I need a driver's license to ride a UTV at Coral Pink Sand Dunes?

Yes, you must be 21 or older and carry a valid driver's license to operate the UTV. Solo travelers ride with the guide in a shared vehicle instead of driving alone.

What happens at Coral Pink Slot Canyon during this activity?

Coral Pink Slot Canyon, nicknamed "Bigfoot's Hideout," is a moderate two-part slot canyon you explore on foot after a short 5-minute walk from the UTV stop. The canyon walk takes roughly 20 minutes and is suitable for most fitness levels.

Is sandboarding difficult, or can beginners do it?

Sandboarding at Star Dune is designed for all skill levels. You can stand or sit on the sleds as you ride down, so you control how you want to experience it: the operator describes it as fun and adrenaline-pumping rather than technical.

What's included in the UTV riding activity?

The activity includes the UTV rental, a live guide in English, bottled water and sandboards. The State Park entrance fee is separate and subject to change.