About Little Sahara Recreation Area
Little Sahara Recreation Area (LSRA) is 60,000 acres of sagebrush flats, juniper-covered hills, and free moving sand dunes located in Juab County, Utah. Less than a two-hour drive from Salt Lake City, LSRA provides an experience unlike any other for OHV fun and camping. Visitors frequent the recreation area for the challenges of climbing the 700-foot tall Sand Mountain, network of dirt trails around Black Mountain, low-lying dunes for beginners, and the White Sand Dune bowls. Visitors to LSRA also enjoy hiking in the 6,000-acre Rockwell Outstanding Natural Area, fat-biking on the dunes, sandboarding/skiing down Sand Mountain, and wildlife viewing. Two children sand play areas are available in White Sands Campground and the Jericho Picnic Area. Motorized vehicles are not permitted inside the play areas. The recreation area offers 255 improved campsites with access to 40 toilets, two sources for potable water, and 16 miles of paved roads. The campsites are located within four campgrounds: White Sands, Oasis, Jericho, and Sand Mountain. Dispersed camping is available outside of designated campgrounds. LSRA records more than 20,000 visitors on the busy weekends of Easter, Memorial Day, and Labor Day, and 300,000 visitors annually. All fees collected are used to keep the site clean and open to the public.
How to Get There
From Nephi travel west approximately 28 miles west on Highway 132 and Juab County Road 1812. From Delta travel approximately 38 miles north on Highway 6. From Eureka travel south approximately 23 miles on Highway 6.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Little Sahara Recreation Area
Heading to Little Sahara Recreation Area? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for Little Sahara Recreation Area?
No central reservation system listed for Little Sahara Recreation Area. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/recarea/16404) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to Little Sahara Recreation Area?
From Nephi travel west approximately 28 miles west on Highway 132 and Juab County Road 1812. From Delta travel approximately 38 miles north on Highway 6. From Eureka travel south approximately 23 miles on Highway 6.
How do I contact Little Sahara Recreation Area?
You can reach the park at phone: 435-433-5960 or email: blm_ut_littlesahara@blm.gov.
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