Sand Hollow: Private ATV tour with guide & pickup

Summary

Sand Hollow State Park ATV adventure with local guide

Ride through Sand Hollow’s wild red dunes and rocky trails in your own private ATV tour with a local guide. Switch drivers as you explore spots like Flintstone House and Glitter Mountain, feel the desert air on your face, and take in views over the reservoir — moments you’ll remember long after you leave Utah.

What’s the experience like?

Li handed me the helmet and grinned, “You’ll want these goggles — trust me.” I didn’t expect to laugh so much just getting ready, but there we were in Sand Hollow State Park, fumbling with straps while the red sand already got everywhere. Our guide — I think his name was Mike? — showed us how to work the Can-Am UTVs. He had that Utah calm, like he’d seen every kind of driver out here. My hands felt clumsy on the wheel at first, but he just nodded and said, “You’ll get it by the dunes.” And yeah, he was right.

The first stretch was all wind and engine noise, but then we stopped at this spot called Flintstone House. The rocks really do look cartoonish — weird shapes against the sky. Mike told us a story about some locals who tried camping up there once (didn’t end well). There was this smell of sagebrush after a gust of wind; I kept thinking it reminded me of summer back home somehow. We switched drivers at Glitter Mountain — my turn to be passenger for a bit — and honestly, bouncing over those ridges made me laugh so hard I nearly dropped my phone. The sun hit the sand in a way that made everything look almost pink for a minute.

I still think about that view from Top of the World dune. You can see all across Sand Hollow Reservoir, water glinting like glass while someone’s radio played faintly from another group far off. It wasn’t quiet exactly, but it felt big and open in a way I didn’t expect. We could go as fast or slow as we wanted — Mike just let us set our own pace after making sure we were comfortable switching drivers. There’s something about sharing that kind of day with friends (or family) that sticks with you longer than you’d guess.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Sand Hollow ATV Tour Highlights

• Private Can-Am UTV tour in Sand Hollow State Park

Top questions

How many people fit in each ATV on this Sand Hollow tour?

Each Can-Am UTV seats up to four people per vehicle.

Is this Sand Hollow ATV tour private or shared?

This is a private ATV tour for your group only.

Can beginners join this ATV tour in Sand Hollow?

Yes, tours are adapted for beginner, intermediate, or advanced riders.

Are helmets and safety gear included?

Yes, helmets and goggles are provided for all participants.

Can we switch drivers during the ATV tour?

Yes, you can switch off drivers so everyone can experience driving.

Is pickup included for this Sand Hollow ATV experience?

The tour includes pickup arrangements; check details when booking.

Are infants or small children allowed on the tour?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; check suitability when booking.

Is this ATV tour wheelchair accessible?

The tour is wheelchair accessible; contact ahead for specific needs.

What’s included

Your day includes private use of a Can-Am UTV for up to four people per vehicle, all safety gear like helmets and goggles provided by your local guide, plus flexible start times and options to switch drivers along the way before heading back from Sand Hollow State Park.