Sand Hollow ATV Tour: Red Sand Dunes off-road driving

Navigate red sand and rock trails where most visitors never go

This is a two-hour off-road ATV tour at Sand Hollow State Park near the Zion area, where you drive red sand dunes and trails with a licensed guide who coaches you through different terrain. The tour includes the vehicle, helmet, goggles, water and a damage waiver. Children from age 4 are welcome, and the guide teaches technique as you go.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Sand Hollow Dunes and Surroundings

• Take thrilling off-road ATV tour
• View Sand Dunes from Top of the World
• See red rock, dinosaur tracks, petroglyphs
• Visit reservoir with sandy beaches and campgrounds

The experience

You'll spend two hours behind the wheel of an off-road vehicle navigating the red sand dunes and dirt trails that define Sand Hollow State Park. A licensed guide rides with you, coaching your line through different terrain and obstacles (sand, rock, elevation changes), and adjusting the pace to match your experience. The vehicle is built for this ground. You get a helmet, goggles, bottled water and ice, and the damage waiver covers what happens when you push the edges. Pickup is included, and children from age 4 can ride along.

The park itself sits in a landscape most visitors see only from a distance. From the top of the dunes you get a 360-degree view: Zion to the north, Hurricane cliffs to the east, Arizona Strip to the south, Pine Mountain and Snow Canyon to the west. The ground beneath you tells older stories: dinosaur tracks and Indian petroglyphs mark the red rock and dirt. The dunes are the main event, but the tour also moves through red rock terrain and sand trails that shift the challenge as you drive.

This is not a sightseeing loop where you sit and look. You're driving the whole time, making decisions about line and speed, learning how the vehicle responds to sand and slope. The guide handles the route and teaches technique. You handle the throttle. Two hours is enough to feel the terrain change under you without leaving you exhausted.

What’s included

• The off-road vehicle (two-person minimum per vehicle).
• licensed guide coaching you through terrain.
• helmet and goggles.
• bottled water and ice.
• premium damage waiver.
• hotel or meeting-point pickup.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 15:00

Book up to3h 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.

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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 leaves room for another activity the same day: a morning drive followed by lunch or a visit to Quail Creek State Park nearby. If you want a full-day immersion in the dunes, this is the core experience. If you're fitting it between other stops, the length works.

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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 drive if I've never been on an ATV before?

Yes. The guide coaches every driver through the terrain regardless of experience level, and the tour is built to teach technique as you go. Children from age 4 can ride as passengers.

What does the Sand Hollow landscape actually look like when I get there?

Red sand dunes are the centerpiece, surrounded by red rock formations, dirt trails, and scattered dinosaur tracks and petroglyphs. From the top of the dunes the view opens to Zion, Hurricane cliffs, Arizona Strip, and Pine Mountain to the west.

What's included in the price, and what costs extra?

The tour includes the off-road vehicle, licensed guide, helmet, goggles, bottled water and ice, and a premium damage waiver. Gratuities are not included. A refundable damage deposit of $1,500 is authorized only if you choose that option at checkout.

How long does the whole experience take, and what time does it start?

The driving portion is two hours. Pickup is included, so the total time depends on where you're staying, but plan for a morning or afternoon block.

What should I know before I book?

The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health. It's suitable for all fitness levels otherwise. Wear clothes that can get dusty and bring sunscreen.