Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park is located between Mount Carmel Junction and Kanab, south and west of U.S. Highway 89 in southwestern Utah. The park features coral-hued sand dunes located beside red sandstone cliffs.
The Dunes are formed from the erosion of pink-colored Navajo Sandstone surrounding the park. High winds passing through the notch between the Moquith and Moccasin Mountains pick up loose sand particles and then drop them onto the dunes because of the Venturi effect. The dunes are estimated to be between 10,000 and 15,000 years old.
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Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park is located between Mount Carmel Junction and Kanab, south and west of U.S. Highway 89 in southwestern Utah. The park features coral-hued sand dunes located beside red sandstone cliffs.
The Dunes are formed from the erosion of pink-colored Navajo Sandstone surrounding the park. High winds passing through the notch between the Moquith and Moccasin Mountains pick up loose sand particles and then drop them onto the dunes because of the Venturi effect. The dunes are estimated to be between 10,000 and 15,000 years old.
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P.O Box 95
Kanab, UT 84741-0095
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Cor al Pink Sand
Dunes State Park
Kanab, UT 84741-0095
P.O Box 95
Design: Anne Wolfer Design Inc.
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
Photo Credits: Jerry Sintz
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OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES
GUIDELINES
Coral Pink Sand Dunes offers 1,200 acres of open riding
Please observe these regulations to ensure that
everyone enjoys their visit:
area for OHV enthusiasts. OHVs must be currently
registered and have an orange whiptail flag.
Roads – Speed limits are 1) 45 mph on county roads,
All operators must have a valid driver’s license or
2) 15 mph on park roads and 3) 5 mph in the campground.
state-recognized certification, and riders 17 and under
The campground loop is a one-way road to the right.
must wear a properly sized and fastened helmet at all
Vehicles must remain on pavement while in developed
times. Utah State Park Rangers strongly encourage all
areas of the park.
riders to wear helmets. OHV riders should contact park
personnel for additional OHV laws and rules before
Camping – Camp only in designated campsites. Each permit
venturing onto the dunes.
covers one vehicle and any attached recreational equipment.
There is an extra fee for additional vehicles or camping
Adjacent to the park, riders will find hundreds of
equipment. Up to eight people are allowed in a campsite.
miles of trails on lands managed by the USDI Bureau
of Land Management.
Plants and animals – All plants, animals, minerals, and other
natural features in state parks are protected. It is unlawful
to remove, alter, destroy or molest them.
Vandalism – It is unlawful to mutilate or deface any natural
feature or structure. Please help keep your park beautiful.
Littering – Please use refuse containers provided.
Reservations
Advance reservations are available for group-use and
Fireworks – Explosives, fireworks or firecrackers are prohib-
individual campsites and are always recommended. Indi-
ited unless authorized by the park manager.
vidual campsite reservations may be made a minimum of
two days in advance of arrival date and up to 16 weeks
in advance of park checkout date. Group reservations
may be made up to 11 months in advance.
To make a reservation, please call 322-3770 within
Salt Lake City or toll-free (800) 322-3770. Unreserved
sites are available on a first-come, first served basis.
User Fees
Day-use and camping fees are charged, and additional
fees are charged for reservations.
Fires – Campfires may be built in specified areas.
Most developed campsites provide fire pits or grill
facilities. Collecting and gathering firewood within the
park is pro
Long Hike
GPS Coordinates are given in WGS 84 format.
Day-Use Area coordinates: N 37 02.077 W 112 43.914
Visitor Center
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N 37 01.317
W 112 43.775
1757
N 37 01.324
W 112 43.848
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N 37 01.227
W 112 43.974
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W 112 43.974
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N 37 01.269
W 112 43.886
Day-Use Area
Restroom
Campground
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W 112 43.868
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N 37 01.626
W 112 43.800
Short Hike
1978
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W 112 43.801
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W 112 43.282
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Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
Junior Ranger
Activity Guide
Utah State Parks
Things to remember while visiting
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park:
Don’t feed the animals.
Be kind to all visitors using the
dunes.
Drink plenty of water, even if you
don’t feel thirsty.
Don’t put your hands or feet under
rocks - snakes and scorpions live
there.
Please keep your pet on a leash.
Have fun and play in the sand!
Hey Kids!
Do you want to become
a Junior Ranger?
It’s Easy!
There are 2 ways to become a Coral Pink Sand
Dunes Junior Ranger.
The first way is: if you are between ages 3-7 complete at least 3 activities in this book. If you are
between ages 8-12 complete at least 6 activities.
It is okay to ask your parents for help. Next, collect a small bag of litter while you are walking
around the sand dunes. Litter from your car does
not count. Trash bags are available at the Ranger
Station. When you have finished the activities
and collected the litter, give your book to a ranger
so they can sign it.
The second way to become a Junior Ranger is to
attend a ranger program. Bring this booklet to
the program and have the ranger sign it after the
program.
The A-MAZE-ing Sand Dunes
The loose sand at Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park is
easily moved by the wind and shaped into different kinds
of dunes. See if you can get from the Parabolic Dune to
the Star Dune. But you must first pass through the transverse dunes, wind ripples, and barchan dunes.
START
Transverse
Dunes
Parabolic Dunes
Wind Ripples
FINISH
Barchan Dunes
Star Dunes
Track Match
Most of the animals at Coral
Pink Sand Dunes are nocturnal.
This means they are mostly active at night and you may not see them. Their footprints are
evidence of their presence. Can you match the tracks with
the animal that made it?
raven
a.
lizard
b.
rabbit
c.
tiger beetle
d.
Crosswor
Write the names of these animals in the boxes they belong:
hawk
mule deer
jack rabbit
lizard
cougar
coyote
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rd Puzzle
yellow jacket
chipmunk
beetle
scorpion
bat
rattlesnake
toad
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Dot - to - Dot
This small creature can only be found at Coral Pink Sand
Dunes State Park. It is an endangered species. Connect
the dots to find out what it is, then write the name below.
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OHV Safety
The Rules
OHV riding at Coral
Pink Sand Dunes is fun!
But remember Safety
First! You must follow
the rules and wear safety
gear while you ride.
While riding, stay 10 feet away from plants and 100
feet away from people on foot.
All riders must have an orange whip flag on their
vehicle.
If you’re under 16 years old, you must take a safety
class before you ride an OHV. If you’re under 8 years
old, you’ll have to wait until you’re older.
Safety Gear
Can you find the
7 safety items in
this picture?
Helmet
2 Goggles
3 Long Sleeve Shirt
4 Lights on the OHV
1
5
6
7
Boots
Whip Flag
Gloves
Plant Walk
Take a walk on the nature trail that starts at the top of
the boardwalk. Compare the plants you see with the ones
listed here and check the box when you find a match!
Yucca
American Indians used
this plant to make
baskets and footwear.
Gambel Oak
These trees protect
wildlife, giving animals
shelter and food.
Big Sagebrush
This is a common plant
eaten by many different
animals.
Mormon Tea
The stems and leaves of
this plant were used by
American Indians and
early pioneers as a
medicinal drink.
Pinion Pine
The cones on this tree
contain pine nuts.
Mules Ear
This plant emits a
strong scent. Generally,
animals do not eat this
plant.
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Congratulations!
This certifies that
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Date
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As a Junior Ranger, you are now expected to uphold the high standards of
Junior Rangers everywhere and do your part to keep Utah’s state parks clean,
safe and friendly.
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2. Bear Lake Scenic Byway
3. Ogden River Scenic Byway
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