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.
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About this area
Sand Mountain offers miles of technical trails and open riding opportunities for a variety of Off-Highway Vehicles (OHVs), with a panoramic view of the surrounding region.
Full agency description
Sand Mountain was designated as an Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Open Area in the 1999 St. George Field Office Resource Management Plan (RMP). Adjacent to Sand Hollow State Park, the OHV Area hosts miles of technical trails and open riding opportunities suitable to a spectrum of OHVs. Sand Mountain provides a 360-degree panorama of the region that includes downtown St. George, the Hurricane Cliffs, the Arizona Strip, the Pine Valley Mountains, and the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area. The maximum elevation of Sand Mountain is approximately 4,000 feet.
At a glance
Quick facts
Camping limit
Dispersed camping is generally allowed on public land for a period not to exceed 14 days within a 28 consecutive day period.
Specific to Sand Mountain Open Off-Highway Vehicle Area
Non-resident permit required to ride public land: $30, valid 12 months. Your home-state registration does not replace it, and Utah OHV registration is required for residents.
🪖 Helmet required for anyone under 18 on public land on an ATV, motorcycle or snowmobile. DOT safety-rated, properly fitted and fastened.
Under 18 you must reach every control, hold a valid Utah OHV education certificate, and have direct adult supervision.
🗺️ Download the free georeferenced PDF map for this area before you lose cell service: www.blm.gov
Standard OHV rules (2)
Common equipment, registration and trail-use rules still apply.
Whip flag required on sand dunes. A red or orange flag, minimum 6 x 12 inches, must be attached to your machine.
Area information is informational only and may be inaccurate or out of date.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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