Sand Hollow State Park

This new reservoir is often referred to as little Lake Powell for its similarities in formations. Red rock formations jut out from the western part of the reservoir and the Hurricane Sand Dunes begin to the south and west of the reservoir. Like Quail Creek, this is a reservoir for water resource in Washington County but it is also a great spot for fishing, boating and other water sports. There is a fee to enter the park. Click here for more information.
Directions: Go east on Highway 9 approximately 3 miles – turn right (follows signs) and go 3 miles to the beach area and/or boat ramp.

Snow Canyon State Park

This is perhaps the most remarkable state park in Utah. Layers of red and white sandstone along with ancient lava flows comprise the rock formations within the park. There are lava caves and sand dunes to explore along with many walking or biking trails. You’ll enjoy watching the occasional rock climbing group ascend some of the formations within the park that rise over 1,500 feet from the valley floor. While here, visit Tuacahn Outdoor Amphitheater, which is in the canyon to the west of Snow Canyon State Park. There is a fee to enter the park. Click here for more information.
Directions: Go west on Highway 9 and then south on I-15. Take exit #10 in Washington, turn right and then immediately left to follow the frontage road to the west. This road becomes Skyline Drive and will circle out through the Desert Tortoise Reserve until it comes to Bluff Street in St. George. Turn right and go approximately 8 miles north to the Snow Canyon entrance.

Quail Creek State Park

An ideal place for boating, fishing, summer swimming and other watersports. This is a popular place to watch the setting sun where portions of Zion National Park reflect in the waters of this reservoir. There is a fee for use of the park. Click here for more information.
Directions: Go east on Highway 9 approximately 2 miles – turn left (follows signs) and go 2 miles to the campground area or boat ramp.

Hurricane Sand Dunes

Located next to the Sand Hollow Reservoir, the Hurricane Sand Dunes offer hundreds of acres of coral-colored sand for off-road adventure. ATV enthusiasts will find this area to be a veritable playground with large expanses of dunes interspersed by red rock formations. Extensive views from the dunes are available in every direction. To the south and east of the dunes are views into Warner Valley and toward St. George. To the northwest and east are Pine Valley Mountain and Zion National Park. Click here for more information.

Gunlock State Park

Gunlock State Park is a 550-acre park and reservoir that allows year-round boating, swimming, water sports and fishing. The reservoir is about 240 acres. The park is open all year with a mild and enjoyable winter climate. The sparkling blue lake is rimmed with ponderosa pines and dotted with campgrounds. Click here for more information.
Directions: Head southwest on State Route 9 to I-15. Take the I-15 south ramp to the St. George Boulevard exit (exit #8). Turn right onto St. George Boulevard and left onto Bluff Street. Take a left on Sunset Boulevard and drive for about 10 miles (Sunset will turn into Old US-91 after about 5 miles). Make a slight right onto North Gunlock Road. Total distance is about 30 miles, just a half hour away.

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