The Sand Flats Recreation Area is a great place in Utah to ride your ATV as it offers a safe yet challenging ride. They do ask that you let someone else know when you come to ride on their ATV trails and areas and when you should be returning. It's just good commonsense to do so. Additionally, it is not a requirement, but they ask that you ride these ATV areas with a friend. Besides being more fun with a friend along for the ATV ride, it is safer to ride with a friend and it's a great way to pick up handling tips for your ATV.
A map is recommended for these ATV trails. You can get maps for Slickrock and Porcupine Rim trails are located at the ATV trailheads and entrance station. A good tip, if you decide that you have lost the ATV trail, do not continue on in hopes of finding your own way. Retrace your route back towards the trailhead until you pick up the ATV trail again.
Another good practice is to do a pre-ride inspection of your vehicle. A little preventive maintenance can save the day of ATVing. The Sand Flats Recreation Area has some great ATV terrain to ride your vehicle on. The terrain is mostly flat and plateau and the terrain has a great grip for your tires. There are a few small inclines to climb but nothing too steep. Beginning ATVers will enjoy learning new challenges at the Sand Flats.
The fees to ride here are only $8 per day and all fees paid go for the upkeep of the recreational area to keep this ATV park open. If you want to spend longer than a day riding your ATV around Sand Flats, there is camping avalable and you may stay in 8 camp clusters. Lettered camp clusters A thru H have picnic tables, metal fire rings and nearby pit toilets. Campers need to bring in all their drinking water, as water is not available on this high desert plateau. Pack your water along on your ATV for best convenience. They do ask that you park your ATVs in designated areas only. 2 vehicles, 10 people recommended maximum per campsite and they do ask that you observe quiet time from 10 pm to 6am.
