How deep is Sand Hollow Reservoir?

Sand Hollow Reservoir ranges from 3 to 18.3 metres deep (10–60 feet). It is a freshwater site. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.

Is Sand Hollow Reservoir a shore dive or a boat dive?

Sand Hollow Reservoir can be dived from shore or by boat. The entry is recorded as an easy walk-in. The entry area is recorded as sheltered from surge. Basic facilities are recorded at or near the site, and cell service is recorded as good. Entry details and parking notes, where known, are listed in the access section of this page.

When is the best time to dive Sand Hollow Reservoir?

Late spring through fall for warmest water; weekdays to avoid boat traffic. Open year-round; dive-area depth varies with reservoir level and season. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Sand Hollow Reservoir?

Divers at Sand Hollow Reservoir in United States commonly report sightings of Common carp, Bluegill, Largemouth bass, Crayfish, and Black crappie. Bluegill, Largemouth bass, and Crayfish are recorded as common sightings, while Common carp and Black crappie are reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

What hazards are recorded at Sand Hollow Reservoir?

Heavy boat and PWC traffic outside the dive area (dive flag required); variable visibility; mild altitude (~3,000 ft); summer crowds. Hazards and conditions change, so verify current local information before diving.

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Sand Hollow Reservoir

Utah, United StatesDirections

Open Water suggested3–18 m depthBoth entry

Sand Hollow Reservoir at a glance

Sand Hollow Reservoir is a both dive site in Utah, United States with depths of 3–18.3 m (10–60 ft). Typically most favorable Dec · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Common carp, Bluegill, and Largemouth bass. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Wind model · graded 13h ago

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Site hazards: Heavy boat and PWC traffic outside the dive area (dive flag required); variable visibility; mild altitude (~3,000 ft); summer crowds.

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Dive windows this week

Best: Wed

Fri8:00–20:00

Sat8:00–11:00

Sun8:00–11:00

Mon8:00–20:00

Tue8:00–16:00

Wed8:00–20:00

Thu—

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 6:46 · Sunrise 7:12 · Sunset 19:47

Source: Open-Meteo wind · graded 13h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

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What Divers Say

Known for: Bluegill, Largemouth bass, Crayfish

Best time: Late spring through fall for warmest water; weekdays to avoid boat traffic.

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

Jan97% 7 kn
Feb94% 8 kn
Mar84% 10 kn
Apr91% 11 kn
May80% 12 kn
Jun81% 12 kn
Jul84% 12 kn
Aug91% 11 kn
Sep90% 10 kn
Oct98% 8 kn
Nov98% 6 kn
Dec100% 5 kn

December hastypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

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Fills & rentals nearby

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Data updated July 2026

Site details

A warm, red-sandstone-rimmed reservoir in Sand Hollow State Park near Hurricane, completed in 2002 and now southern Utah's most popular training and recreation dive. A designated scuba area holds purpose-sunk attractions including a twin-engine Cessna 320, a 26-foot Reinell boat, a VW-style bus, toilets, a practice bomb and a buoyancy course, lying at roughly 35-60 feet. Summer water reaches 75-80 F with 15-20 ft visibility, and the reservoir is dived year-round.

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Heavy boat and PWC traffic outside the dive area (dive flag required); variable visibility; mild altitude (~3,000 ft); summer crowds.

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