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Ride at your own risk on this open public land. Terrain changes without warning, hazards are not marked, and help can be a long way off.
Guide
About this area
Little Sahara Recreation Area (LSRA) is a vast off-road riding area with sagebrush flats, juniper-covered hills, and free-moving sand dunes. Visitors can enjoy climbing Sand Mountain, navigating dirt trails around Black Mountain, or trying out low-lying dunes for beginners. The recreation area also offers hiking…
Camping
255 improved campsites with access to 40 toilets, two sources for potable water, and 16 miles of paved roads. Campsites are located within four campgrounds: White Sands, Oasis, Jericho, and Sand Mountain. Dispersed camping is available outside of designated campgrounds.
Facilities
Two children sand play areas in White Sands Campground and the Jericho Picnic Area
Full agency description
Little Sahara Recreation Area (LSRA) is 60,000 acres of sagebrush flats, juniper-covered hills, and free moving sand dunes located in Juab County, Utah. Less than a two-hour drive from Salt Lake City, LSRA provides an experience unlike any other for OHV fun and camping. Visitors frequent the recreation area for the challenges of climbing the 700-foot tall Sand Mountain, network of dirt trails around Black Mountain, low-lying dunes for beginners, and the White Sand Dune bowls. Visitors to LSRA also enjoy hiking in the 6,000-acre Rockwell Outstanding Natural Area, fat-biking on the dunes, sandboarding/skiing down Sand Mountain, and wildlife viewing. Two children sand play areas are available in White Sands Campground and the Jericho Picnic Area. Motorized vehicles are not permitted inside the play areas. The recreation area offers 255 improved campsites with access to 40 toilets, two sources for potable water, and 16 miles of paved roads. The campsites are located within four campgrounds: White Sands, Oasis, Jericho, and Sand Mountain. Dispersed camping is available outside of designated campgrounds. LSRA records more than 20,000 visitors on the busy weekends of Easter, Memorial Day, and Labor Day, and 300,000 visitors annually. All fees collected are used to keep the site clean and open to the public.
At a glance
Quick facts
Camping limit
Camping limited to a maximum of 14 consecutive days
Managing agency
Bureau of Land Management
Access
Getting there
⬅️ FROM NEPHI — Highway 132 westEntrance
From Nephi travel west approximately 28 miles on Highway 132 and Juab County Road 1812.
Common equipment, registration and trail-use rules still apply.
Ride to the highest safety standard, not the legal minimum. A helmet, eye protection, a flag and proper gear are what get you home.
Under 18 you must be able to reach and work every control, hold a valid Utah OHV education certificate, and be under direct adult supervision.
🗺️ Take an offline map since cell service is unreliable.
Permits
Permits & registration
Permit and registration details
$18 per vehicle per night, $120 Annual Pass, $60 for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities. Passes can be purchased onsite or ahead of time on recreation.gov.
State residents
Utah residents must have OHV registration.
Out-of-state riders
Out-of-state riders need a Utah non-resident OHV permit to ride on public land. It costs $35, is valid for 12 months, and takes up to 20 business days to arrive.
Area information is informational only and may be inaccurate or out of date. Verify access, weather, closures, permits and hazards before and during any trip. See Terms.
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