Several gear companies in town offer tube rentals, but our favorite option is Zion Outfitter. You'll need a sense of adventure to reach this Utah swimming hole as it requires a canyon hike and using moki steps to reach the natural rock water slides. A bacteria known as Swimmers Itch lives in Sand Hollow in the summer due to the warm water. Another incident involving a man that had to be airlifted to the hospital occurred Friday evening around dusk, Hunt said. Jun 19, 2014 — Sand Hollow State Park is known mostly to Saint George, Utah locals as a place to drop boats in. Swimmer's Itch occurs only seasonally, usually once the water becomes warmer and the park rangers did warn us of Swimmers Itch while we were there in September. So if you're looking for a place to cool off in Moab, head to the Mill Creek Waterfall. You could also bring a mountain bike for the road if you want to work up a sweat.
GoPro Dome Lens: For those cool half-in half-out water shots, you'll need a dome lens. The 4 hr sunset tour is also available. Activities and Things to Do at Sand Hollow. This circuit can be done starting from shore or the plane.
Bring a towel to dry off immediately after swimming to prevent swimmer's itch. DIG Paddle board Sports. If you turn right after the entrance than you head towards the sand dunes. To navigate each way. Since most of the ski boats prefer to head over to the larger Sand Hollow Reservoir, there is less boat traffic at Quail Creek which makes for a much better experience. There is no better way to experience the amazing scenery Utah has to offer than enjoying the serenity of a picnic in the midst of its natural beauty. Opened in 2003 to the public as a state park.
March thru April - 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. There's quite a few showers around the beach areas specifically for this. This is a great travel guide for planning your visit to Sand Hollow, Gunlock, or Quail Creek State Parks. 47-mile Hurricane Canal Trail and muster up the energy for a moderately challenging, medium-length hike. Make sure you stay safe by getting advice from the rangers for the best areas for your thrilling dive. Sand Hollow Reservoir is a popular swimming hole with locals, but not incredibly well known by tourists. Once you reach the cliffs, you'll find ledges of varying heights from a few feet up to about 30 feet. Taking a dip in Great Salt Lake is truly a unique experience, and makes a fabulous day trip from Salt Lake City. It's a bad rash caused by parasites in the sand, and it's very active at sand hollow. No matter where you choose to set up your camp, you will enjoy gorgeous views of the red rocks and mountains all around you.
We exit the interstate and head towards Hurricane. Park Acreage: 20, 000. Zion Outfitter - Virgin River Water Levels & Safety Updates. The park offers recreational boating, watersports, Sand Mountain sand dunes (more than 15, 000 acres of red sand to explore on ATVs), 2 golf courses, camping, and more.
The outdoor theater produces family-friendly musicals from the months of May-October and has year round events as well. A popular playground for generations of Southern Utah local and visitors world-wide, the park has everything you need to plan a unique riding vacation. I hiked along the north side of the reservoir for a bit to see the coolest stuff before turning around and hanging out to soak in the late-Spring sun. Further east, you can park along the north side of the road, or at some of the parking lots along the route. Water plunges over a 126ft-high sandstone cliff to form a lovely swimming hole at the base of Lower Calf Creek Falls. Kayaking Safety & Tips. Nearest town: Hurricane. The UTV's remaining occupants did not require transportation to the hospital, Hunt said. The path leading to the shore is a little shorter, but it is a little trickier to navigate as there is more rock scrambling involved. Visiting Zion on the weekends or holidays can be very busy and frustrating with their mandatory shuttle system, plan accordingly if you plan on taking the whole family.
River Tubing Is Seasonal - There's usually a three month window from May to mid July where water levels in the Virgin River hit the Goldilocks zone for river tubing—not too high, not too low. Please plan accordingly). Permits needed – $15 per vehicle for a day pass or a State Parks Pass ($75/year). You can walk it or drive it if you have the right vehicle, like a high-clearance truck or off-road vehicle, but it's still slow going. Red Reef Natural Water Slides. Toquerville Falls is truly an experience. If you are hauling a big rig, make sure you don't park too close to the water, so your tires do not get stuck. If swimming in Great Salt Lake does not appeal, it's still worth heading to the beach to watch the sunset over the lake: the colors reflecting off the still, endless waters of the lake are fantastic to photograph. Summer Water Temperature: 75-80 °F Current Water Temperature. St. George, UT 84790. Swimmer's Itch IS active. The first pool and waterfall are the easiest to reach, but you'll need to climb even further up to reach the natural water slides. Route 1: Zion Visitor Center to Springdale Park.