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Big Dune

Nye County, NV

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A several-square-mile complex of Mojave sand dunes in Amargosa Valley managed by BLM as a recreation area and ACEC, including a tall primary dune often cited near 300 feet. Popular for OHV and hiking, with a small protected habitat parcel for endemic dune beetles and free dispersed camping nearby.

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RegionNye County, NV
Coordinates36.6474, -116.5850
AccessValley View Road ~2.5 miles south of US-95 in Amargosa Valley
ManagementBLM Las Vegas Field Office; ACEC with limited closed habitat acres
ActivitiesOHV, hiking, photography, dispersed camping
HoursOpen 24/7; free public access

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