It’s getting to be that time again….DUNE SEASON! Well, the weather is still warm in a lot of the dunes, but it’s never too early to start planning your winter sand dune getaway. Check out our map of great dune adventure spots, and of course, let us know which one is your favorite in the comments!

1. Oceano Dunes (Pismo), California

Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (formerly Pismo) has the most extensive coastal dunes in California. Campsites are available by reservation year-round, but you have to bring your own water.
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
Oceano Dunes, State Vehicular Recreation Area
576 Camino Mercado, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 473-7223 (Recorded)
Camping Reservations: (800) 444-7275

2. Glamis, California

The Imperial Sand Dunes, or Glamis, also known as the Algodones Dunes, are the biggest mass of sand dunes in California. That’s why this place is so popular with quad riders! The largest and most heavily used area of Glamis begins at California Highway 78 and continues south just past Interstate 8.
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
El Centro Field Office,
1661 S. 4th Street, El Centro 92243
(760) 337-4400

3. Coral Pink Dunes, Utah

The Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park has more than 3,000 acres of sandy fun. Camping, rest rooms, and showers are available in the campground, which has 2,000 campsites ranging from primitive to plush.
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
P.O. Box 95, Kanab, Utah 84741-0095
(435) 648-2800; Camp reservations: (800) 322-3770

4. Little Sahara Dunes, Utah

In the Sevier Desert of central Utah, the Little Sahara Recreation Area is one of the largest dune areas in Utah, with 124 square miles of giant, free-moving sand dunes.
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
Visitor Center (435) 433-5960

5. Killpecker Dunes, Wyoming

The Killpecker Dunes have 109,000 acres, extending 55 miles east from the Green River Basin across the Continental Divide into the Great Divide Basin. Quads are welcome on the eastern part of the area.
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
BLM - Rock Springs Field Office
280 Highway 191 North
Rock Springs, WY 82901
(307) 352-0256

6. St. Anthony Dunes, Idaho

The St. Anthony Sand Dunes have more than 11,000 acres of dunes that reach up to 400 feet high and move about eight feet per year. There are primitive campsites on the east end of the dunes, and developed camping is located at Egin Lakes Access Recreaction Site.
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
BLM - Idaho Falls Field Office
1405 Hollipark Dr.
Idaho Falls, ID 83401-2100
(208) 524-7500

7. Silver Lake, Michigan

Bordering Lake Michigan and Silver Lake, the Silver Lake Sand Dune Access area has nearly 2,000 acres of rolling sand hills 1.5 miles wide and three miles long. The northern area of the dunes is reserved for off-road vehicles.
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
9679 W State Park Road,
Mears, Michigan 49436
(231) 873-3083
Campground reservations: 1-800-44PARKS

More Dunes To Explore!

8. Cinder Hills, Arizona; (928) 526-0866
9. Dumont Dunes, California; (760) 252-6000
10. North Sand Hills, Colorado; (970) 724-3000
11. Armagosa Dunes, Nevada; (702) 515-5000
12. Clayton Valley, Nevada; (775) 635-4000
13. Crescent Dunes, Nevada; (775) 635-4000
14. Nellis Dunes, Nevada; (702) 515-5000
15. Sand Mountain, Nevada; (775) 885-6000
16. Winnemucca Dunes, Nevada; (775) 623-1500
17. Mescalero Dunes, New Mexico; (505) 627-0272
18. Little Sahara, Oklahoma (Waynoka); (580) 824-1471
19. Christmas Valley Sand Dunes, Oregon; (541) 947-2177
20. Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, Oregon; (541) 750-7000
21. Sand Lake, Oregon; (541) 750-7000
22. Kermit Sand Hills, Texas; (432) 943-2092
23. Coral Pink Sand Dunes, Utah; (435) 648-2800
24. Sand Hollow State Park, Utah; (435) 680-0715
25. Moses Lake Sand Dunes, Washington; (800) 572-0119

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