Last Updated on January 28, 2024

One of the most spectacular sandboarding destination in the US is the Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park in southern Utah, near the city of Kanab.

This is a unique site where you can slide down incredibly scenic pink-colored dunes, which were formed from the erosion of Navajo Sandstone.

Both sandboarding (standing up) and sand sledding (laying down) can be practiced at the Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, and rental options are available directly on site.

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Sand surfing at the Coral Pink Sand Dunes
Sand surfing at the Coral Pink Sand Dunes

The Coral Pink Dunes are located near the city of Kanab. As their name suggests, they are pinkish in color and a must-see at times of dawn and dusk, when the softer lights accentuate the color of the sand.

The area spans for 3,730 acres but only the southern portion of around 2000 acres known as the Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park is open all year round and accessible for both sandboarding and sand duning with off-road vehicles.

What makes these dunes especially attractive to sandboarders is the incredibly fine grains of sand which makes sliding smooth as ever. The tallest dune is around 100 ft tall.

Unlike other hot deserts, you don’t need to wear closed-toe shoes at Coral Pink Sand Dunes because the sand never gets hot, you can just walk on it barefoot if you wish.

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Sandboarding Coral Pink Sand Dunes, Kanab

The Coral Pink Sand Dunes offer a unique and beautiful destination in the US for outdoor enthusiasts.

With its soft, massive pink-hued sand dunes, the park offers a one-of-a-kind sandboarding experience suitable for everyone that is unlike anywhere else.


Getting there

The Coral Pink Dunes State Park is located near the town of Kanab, in the southwestern part of Utah.

The park is easily accessible by car and is located approximately 310 miles south of Salt Lake City. From US Hwy 89 north of Kanab, follow the signs west to the State Park.

The park is also located near several other popular destinations in southern Utah, such as Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park, making it an easy addition to a road trip through the region.

If you are flying to the area, the nearest airports are located in Las Vegas and Phoenix, both of which are about a 4-hour drive from the park.

Once you arrive at the park, there is plenty of parking available for visitors.


Price and Sandboard rental

Entrance fee to the park is 8$, which gives you access to the visitor center and nature trail.

You can rent a sand board or sand sled directly on site the visitor centre, the price of 25$ per day, with sandboard wax included.

If you don’t want to rent a board, you can also bring your own or join a guided tour which includes sandboarding.

The park also has a campground, where you can stay overnight and fully immerse yourself in the desert environment.

The campground offers restroom facilities, water, and picnic tables, and is open year-round.

Alternatively, there are also several hotels and other accommodation options located in the nearby town of Kanab for those who prefer a more traditional lodging experience.

Camel walking on pink surface in sunny day
Camel walking on pink sand. Photo by The Lazy Artist Gallery on Pexels.com

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Coral Pink Off-road Quad biking
Quad Riding at Coral Pink Sand Dunes. Photo courtesy of Ludovic Bertron.

Other activities

  • Sand duning with ATVs and other off-highway vehicles
  • Camping
  • Hiking and desert trekking
  • Horseback riding
  • Wildlife watching
  • Photography

In addition to sandboarding, there are plenty of other things to do and activities to enjoy at the Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park.

One popular activity is off-road driving up and down the dunes with ATVs and other desert vehicles: the park has several designated trails for off-road vehicles, and visitors can bring their own or rent an ATV at the park.

The Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park is also a great destination for hikers and desert trekkers.

Coral Pink Sand Dunes
Coral Pink Sand Dunes

The park has several hiking trails that offer stunning views of the surrounding red rock landscape, and a campground where visitors can set up a tent or RV and spend the night camping under the stars.

At Coral Pink Sand Dunes it is possible to observe a variety of desert plants and animals, including the threatened Mojave desert tortoise.

Horseback riding is another popular activity at the park, and guided tours are available for visitors who want to explore the dunes on horseback.

The park is also a popular destination for desert photography enthusiasts, who are drawn to the unique and colorful landscape of the dunes.


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Coral Pink Sand Dunes. Photo courtesy of Elin Beckmann.

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