The Largest Sand Dune Recreation Area for OHVs in the US!
The Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area (known as Glamis) is the largest off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation area for sand dunes in the United States! There’s golden sand as far as the eye can see. This means you can completely unleash the adventurous spirit in your blood through your off-road vehicle.
It’s easy to see why Glamis is a favorite location for OHV enthusiasts. Generations have been coming here year after year. You may have seen the dunes in famous movies like Star Wars, The Scorpion King, Lawrence of Arabia, and many others.
Whether you’re looking for an amazing adventure, one-of-a-kind scenery or endless miles of quiet solitude, Glamis has it all. There’s no other place like this in the world, so do yourself a favor and go for a visit today.
Dunes Information
The Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area (also known as ISDRA or Glamis) has been called many things… and they are all true!
Glamis is the largest (40 miles in a band averaging 5 miles wide) off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation area for sand dunes in the United States. There’s golden sand as far as the eye can see. This means you can completely unleash the adventurous spirit in your blood through your off-road vehicle.
It’s easy to see why Glamis is a favorite location for OHV enthusiasts. Generations have been coming here year after year.
But that’s not all. You may have seen the dunes in famous movies like Star Wars, The Scorpion King, Lawrence of Arabia, and many others.
Whether you’re looking for an amazing adventure, one-of-a-kind scenery or endless miles of quiet solitude, Glamis has it all. There’s no other place like this in the world, so do yourself a favor and come for a visit today.
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. Dunes often reach heights of 300 feet above the desert floor, providing outstanding opportunities for recreation. A favorite place for off-highway vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts, the dunes also offer fabulous scenery, opportunities for solitude, and a home to rare plants and animals.
With most of the off-road action taking place in the recreation area south of Highway 78, the open areas allow all types of vehicle recreation. Limited areas surround the dunes require vehicles to travel on designated routes. Closed areas prohibit motorized vehicle use entirely. Information and maps for all of these areas are available at the ranger stations.
The North Algodones Dunes Wilderness offers a tranquil alternative to the fast-paced action of the main dunes. This wilderness encompasses more than 26,000 acres, with the largest and tallest dunes located in the central area. Visitors are welcome to walk or ride horses in this remote area. The wilderness is closed to all vehicles and mechanized use.
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Season Permit Valid from October 1st to April 15th. $185
Weekly Permit Valid for seven consecutive days upon entry. $55
Who needs a permit?
One permit is needed per primary vehicle. A primary vehicle is any street legal vehicle used for transportation to the recreation site. A permit is required at all times while in the fee area and may be required to exit the area. Please keep your permit until you exit the fee area.
How long do I have to purchase a permit?
The permit is required immediately upon arrival to the recreation area. When you purchase your permit before you arrive at the dunes, you save money.
Recreation Fee Area
Covers the entire Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area and its 1 mile planning area boundary. This includes, but is not limited to, Buttercup, Gecko Rd, Glamis, Gordons Well/Dunebuggy Flats, Mammoth Wash, Ogilby, Osborne, along both sides of the Coachella Canal and Ted Kipf Rd.
Can I upgrade my weekly permit(s) into a season permit?
No.
Can I still replace my permit if it is lost or stolen?
No. A non-commercial special recreation permit has a value. When a permit is carelessly lost, forgotten or misplaced the price of having to buy another one or receiving a citation becomes an unwanted expense. It is important (and the visitor’s responsibility) to secure the permit inside the vehicle making sure it is properly displayed at the same time. Tip: keep vehicle windows rolled up and doors locked at all times.
