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CORAL PINK SAND DUNES STATE PARK

PARKS
March 31, 2025

Wind Advisory
2025-04-01T00:00:00-06:00

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...San Rafael Swell, Bryce Canyon Country, Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity, Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell, South Central Utah, Upper Sevier River Valleys, Western Canyonlands, and Southwest Utah. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.


32°F

Tonight

51°F

Tuesday

34mph

Windspeed

19%

Humidity

Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park is located in southwestern Utah and is known for its unique coral-colored sand dunes that cover a 3,730-acre area. Some good reasons to visit include hiking, ATV riding, camping, and sandboarding. The park offers various trails for hikers and ATV riders, as well as designated sandboarding areas for visitors to try their hand at the desert sport. One of the specific points of interest to see is the Sand Dune Arch, a natural arch that has been carved out of the sandstone rock by wind and water over time.

Interesting facts about the area include that the dunes are made up of Navajo sandstone that has been eroded over time, and that the park's ecosystem is home to a variety of plants and animals adapted to living in the desert environment. The park is also located near several other popular tourist destinations, including Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park.

The best time of year to visit Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park is in the spring or fall when temperatures are cooler and the park is less crowded. The summer months can be very hot, with temperatures reaching over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and the winter months can bring snow and freezing temperatures.

Information about Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park was verified across multiple independent sources, including the official Utah State Parks website and travel guides such as Lonely Planet and TripAdvisor.

       



       

Weather Forecast

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