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Located in the southeast corner of California, the Imperial Sand Dunes are the largest mass of sand dunes in the state.  Formed by windblown sands of ancient Lake Cahuilla, the dune system extends for more than 40 miles in a band averaging 5 miles wide (map).  Largely known as a favorite location for off-highway vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts, the dunes also offer fabulous scenery, opportunities for solitude, and a home to rare plants and animals. (more)

 

 

 

 

Sand News - What's new at the dunes.  (Updated 11/9/09)

Purchase 2009/2010 Dunes Fee Permit

Driving Directions

Weather Forecast for Imperial Valley
Current weather conditions at Cahuilla and Buttercup

Mini Clean-ups

Dump stations (CA) and AZ (Yuma)

Treadlightly!

Site Map (A-Z)

Two quads explore dunes. Photo: Imperial Valley Press

The freedom of the hills.

 Dune wildflowers. Photo: Imperial Valley Press

Dune wildflowers. 

Quad and sandrail at the drags. Photo: Imperial Valley Press

Quad and sandrail at drags.

Bureau of Land Management
El Centro Field Office
1661 S. 4th Street
El Centro CA 92243
Phone: (760) 337-4400
Fax: (760) 337-4490
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., M-F
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Last updated: 11-10-2009