Samoa Dunes

Samoa Dunes Recreation Area

Welcome to Samoa Dunes Recreation Area. As a visitor to this 300-acre area, you can enjoy many recreational activities, including hiking, surfing, fishing, sightseeing, beach combing, off-highway vehicle (OHV) riding, birdwatching, picnicking and kayaking.

Before you explore, make sure to familiarize yourself with OHV riding areas and respect the rights of other visitors.

Those on foot should be cautious while in or around OHV riding areas.

Samoa Dunes Recreation Area is open during daylight hours only.

Off-Highway Vehicle Use

All riding trails are open to all OHV vehicle types.

Facilities include an unloading ramp, restroom, tables, cooking grills and a scenic overlook. . From the staging area, riders have easy access to 140 acres of "open" terrain, containing numerous trails, a one-way track, a 4x4 rock crawling course, and the beach strand. An additional 75-acre riding area known as Eureka Dunes is open to OHV use and extends about 1 mile north of the park. 

• It is unlawful to operate any vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• For the safety of all visitors the use of firearms, bow and arrows, and fireworks are prohibited.
• Unless your off-highway vehicle (OHV) is designed to carry a passenger, carrying passengers on an OHV is prohibited.
• All vehicles must be registered and a green or red sticker or license plate must be clearly displayed.
• OHVs must be equipped with an approved spark arrester and muffler.
• Flags are required on all OHVs and passenger vehicles operating off highway. 

Ocean Safety

CAUTION: At any time, the beach and jetty can be hit by large waves that wash away anything in their path. Don’t fall victim to these hazardous conditions.

• Never turn your back on the ocean.
• The jetty is not safe for recreational use and is not managed by the BLM.
• Consult a tide chart and check the weather for optimal conditions.
• Never attempt to rescue a dog from the ocean. Dogs are better swimmers than us and almost always get out safely on their own.