

Best for beginner divers, 7-29m, shore entry.
Sand Hollow Reservoir is an altitude dive site located at over 3,000 feet. The site features an artificial reef system with underwater structures including a twin-engine Cessna aircraft and a Volkswagen camper van. Divers can follow guide lines to navigate between these features. The site offers shore access with depths ranging from 7 to 29 metres, averaging 10 metres. A thermocline is present at approximately 12 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate seasonally from 4 to 10 degrees Celsius in winter to 21 to 28 degrees Celsius in summer. Visibility typically ranges between 5 and 15 metres. Facilities at the site include air fills, equipment rental, and guided tours.
37.11914, -113.38322
A dive flag is required by law because the reservoir has motorized traffic.
Exit I-15 at Exit 16 (Highway 9), travel east four miles, turn right on Turf Sod Road, travel one mile, turn left on the Sand Hollow access road for two miles, then proceed to the park.
Recorded at this site
Depth
7-29m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Yes, the site is rated as suitable for beginner divers.
The depth ranges from 7 to 29 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
This is a shore entry site.
Yes, the site is open to both diving and snorkelling activities.
The site offers air fills, equipment rental, and guided tours through an on-site dive shop.
Diving at Sand Hollow Reservoir in St. George requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Sand Hollow Reservoir in St. George are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Visibility at Sand Hollow Reservoir in St. George typically ranges from 5 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.