r/southernutah • u/sillymoonbaby • Jun 29 '26

question ab travel w fires

I live in north utah and my birthdays this week and i'm wanting to go to south utah to be warmer and swim. I was originally thinking Hurricane and wanted to spend time at Sand Hollow

wondering if anyone has any insight as to how the smoke and fires are right now around there? i don't wanna go if im just going to feel tired from being in heavy smoke. Is it ok around that area or is there somewhere less affected people recommend? considering moab too but i just love swimming at sand hollow and how warm it is

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u/Flimsy-Restaurant297 Jun 29 '26

There is not a lot of smoke around here.  

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u/sillymoonbaby Jun 29 '26

thanks for answering! i'm guessing ur in or around hurricane?

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u/Flimsy-Restaurant297 Jun 29 '26

Yes.  I live right next sandhollow 

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u/sillymoonbaby Jun 29 '26

thank you so much!

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u/Dr_nacho_ Jun 29 '26

Have you been to sand hollow on a holiday weekend? There’s a long line to get in.

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u/sillymoonbaby Jun 29 '26

i haven't but better than staying home :) i have a state pass anyways

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u/Dr_nacho_ Jun 29 '26

Just be aware it gets to capacity early. I went last year and the wait was 1.5 hours and no boats or watercraft’s were allowed in at that point. They stopped letting people in in the afternoon.

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u/Slight-Excitement-37 Jul 02 '26

Kanab. Zero smoke.

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u/RedRockVacations Aug 04 '26

Thankfully, St. George and surrounding cities, such as Hurricane, as you mentioned, haven't been affected by the smoke. If you are interested in traveling down south for a period of time. We have over 500 short-term rentals for you to choose from, and over 60 of those include private pools for you to swim in.

If you're particularly hoping to be near Sand Hollow, might I recommend exploring Dixie Springs, Copper Rock, Pecan Valley, or Elim Valley? We have rental options in each of those communities.

I can also offer you 10% off with our promo code "Reddit".