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.
Field facts
| Region | Nye County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 36.6474, -116.5850 |
| Access | Valley View Road ~2.5 miles south of US-95 in Amargosa Valley |
| Management | BLM Las Vegas Field Office; ACEC with limited closed habitat acres |
| Activities | OHV, hiking, photography, dispersed camping |
| Hours | Open 24/7; free public access |
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Nearby amenities
- Point of interestBig Dune West1.6 km away
- Point of interestBig Dune East2.3 km away
- Point of interestSouthern Nevada Erma11.6 km away
- Point of interestSouthern Nevada Erma13.3 km away
- Point of interestSouthern Nevada Erma16.8 km away
- Point of interestSouthern Nevada Erma17 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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