Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area - Glamis

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The original "Where's It At" for off-road enthusiast, Imperial Sand Dunes, also known as Glamis Sand Dunes, is the mecca of everything sand in the United States. Nestled in the southeastern corner of California against the Mexico border is an area with over 200 square miles of endless sand dunes, d...Read More
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Highlights of Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area - Glamis

Camping Category IconCamping
Desert Category IconDesert
Iconic Category IconIconic
Overland Category IconOverland
Sand Category IconSand
Wash Category IconWash
Highest Elevation
512 ft
Shape of Trail
Other Shapes
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Nearest Town
Brawley
Nearest Services
Brawley
Management Agency
Bureau of Land Management
District
El Centro Office

Overview

The original "Where's It At" for off-road enthusiast, Imperial Sand Dunes, also known as Glamis Sand Dunes, is the mecca of everything sand in the United States. Nestled in the southeastern corner of California against the Mexico border is an area with over 200 square miles of endless sand dunes, deep bowls, sand mountains, and astonishing valleys. Glamis attracts millions of people per year from all over the world to see and play in its glory. This area isn't only famous for the endless dunes, sand drags, or races. The area also hosted popular films like Star Wars, Star Gate, Knights of Arabia, and many more. If vehicles are not your thing, the area offers a tranquil alternative to the fast-paced action with activities like hiking, horse back riding, photography, and wildlife viewing. Many people would say this is a top-5 Off-Road Bucket List adventure destination.

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13 Waypoints
41 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
1 Community Reviews
1 Video
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