Needles Field Office

Ivanpah Dry Lake


A Kite Buggy with multi colored kite filled by the wind propels a buggy and its pilot across Ivanpah dry Lake. BLM Photo

As of June 10th 2013:

East and west sides of Ivanpah Dry Lake are both "OPEN" for wind powered recreational activity.  Have a great wind blown day!

Recreationist throughout the world travel to Ivanpah Dry Lake's expansive open spaces to play! International championship land sailing competitions, archery, kite buggying, and world championship disc throwing are just some of the activities this dry lake is used for. The lake is located along I-15 at the California/Nevada border (Primm, Nevada). Nearby hotel/casinos, restaurants, shopping mall and golf course makes this a favorite place for wind-powered recreationist and their families. 
 
Ivanpah Dry Lake is open for non-motorized activities only. Free permits are required to access the site for casual users. Any commercial, competitive, or organized group activities required a special recreation permit. Please call (760)326-7003 for more information.   

Greenbird Breaking the wind powerd land speed record. Photo courtesy of Richard Jenkins


Current weather conditions

Ivanpah Dry Lake Stipulations
(Rules)

Area Map  

Possession of stipulations does not constitute a use permit.  For an annual permit for non-motorized use  contact
The NEEDLES FIELD OFFICE
(760) 326-7003

DO YOU HAVE A CURRENT 2013 PERMIT?

New Ivanpah Hotline 
Call 760-326-7030 for current conditions

 

 Please contact the Outdoor Recreation Planner @ 760-326-7003  or e-mail LANDSAIL to obtain a permit

NOAA Wind Forecast


NEW WORLD LAND SAILING SPEED RECORD

On the morning of March 26th 2009, The Greenbird piloted by Richard Jenkins smashed the world land speed record for wind powered vehicles, recording a run clocked at 126.1 mph.

For more information on the current record holder and a video of the run see the Greenbird web site

Bureau of Land Management
Needles Field Office
1303 S. Hwy 95
Needles, CA 92363
Phone: (760) 326-7000
Fax: (760) 326-7099
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