Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
Kanab, UT
Pink-orange dunes blown from eroded Navajo sandstone, with a boardwalk, sandboard rentals and an area for off-highway vehicles. The color is richest in low light.
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park is a dune park in Kane County in southern Utah, between Kanab and Mount Carmel Junction, at about 6,000 feet (1,800 m). On about half of its roughly 3,700 acres (3,370 to 3,730, depending on the source) the wind moves large dunes. The sand comes from the surrounding pink Navajo Sandstone, which explains the pink to coral color.
Off-highway vehicles may drive across large parts of the dunes: Lonely Planet cites about 1,200 acres, the BLM more than 1,500 acres of open sand, so expect noise. A 265-acre conservation area is closed to vehicles; a half-mile interpretive trail leads into it. It is home to the Coral Pink Sand Dunes tiger beetle, found nowhere else. The visitor center offers displays and water.
Getting there: from Kanab, drive about 10 miles north on Highway 89 to Hancock Road (7 miles, a Scenic Backway), then turn left onto Yellowjacket Road; the main entrance is 5 miles on the left. That is about 12 miles from the highway, roughly 24 miles or 90 minutes round trip. Check fees, hours and road conditions beforehand.
- Nearest town
- Kanab, UT
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 37.0374, -112.7311
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, May, September and November. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Kanab RV CorralMotorhome stopover11 mi from Coral Pink Sand Dunes State ParkMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Best Friends RV ParkMotorhome stopover11 mi from Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park · 18 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityWi-Fi
- Zion Glamping AdventuresCampsite13 mi from Coral Pink Sand Dunes State ParkTentsElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Camp Land Beyond ZionCampsite13 mi from Coral Pink Sand Dunes State ParkTentsCaravansShowersToilets
- Mount Carmel RV ParkMotorhome stopover14 mi from Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park · 10 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityWi-Fi
- Watchman CampgroundCampsite18 mi from Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park · 178 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposal
All campsites in Utah · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park?
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park is in Kanab, UT, at GPS 37.0374, -112.7311. It is about 15 mi from Mount Carmel Junction.
Can you camp near Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park campground, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 36 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park?
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Kanab to Page: pink dunes, hoodoos and Lake Powell.
What is there to see near Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park?
Places worth a stop nearby: Moqui Cave (11 mi), Pipe Spring National Monument (12 mi), Watchman Campground (18 mi) and Zion National Park (24 mi).
When is the best time to visit Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park?
The most pleasant months are usually April and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, May, September and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)