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Dune weather summary: Buttercup Valley, 97°, 0 mph, active alert: Extreme Heat Warning. Dumont Dunes, 88°, 0 mph. Hungry Valley SVRA, 70°, 17 mph. Imperial Sand Dunes / Glamis, 96°, 2 mph, active alert: Extreme Heat Warning. Johnson Valley OHV Area, 85°, 2 mph. Oceano Dunes / Pismo Beach, 55°, 3 mph, active alert: Beach Hazards Statement. Ocotillo Wells SVRA, 96°, 8 mph.

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Buttercup Valley 97° 0 mph Dumont Dunes 88° 0 mph Hungry Valley SVRA 70° 17 mph Imperial Sand Dunes / Glamis 96° 2 mph Johnson Valley OHV Area 85° 2 mph Oceano Dunes / Pismo Beach 55° 3 mph Ocotillo Wells SVRA 96° 8 mph
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High Desert Sand

Dumont Dunes

Dumont Dunes sits off Highway 127 north of Baker, California. A BLM-managed OHV area known for its big bowls and the iconic Comp Hill. Popular with the sand crowd looking for steeper, more technical terrain than Glamis.

Dumont Dunes riding area
Location Highway 127, near Baker, CA (Inyo County) (opens in new tab)
Coordinates
Size~8,150 acres

Weather

Season Conditions

High desert — hot summers, cold winter nights.

Jun-Sep 100-115F

Off season — extreme heat.

Oct-Apr 60-85F days

Prime riding season.

Area info, weather, and conditions are informational only and may be inaccurate or out of date. Verify weather, closures, permits, and hazards before and during any trip. See Terms.

Permits

Passes & Requirements

Required
1
Season
Year-round permit required
Weekly Fee
$30 (7-day)
Season Pass
$90 (annual)
Green Sticker

Permit required at all times. Buy at the entrance kiosk or online via BLM.

Gas

Fuel and supplies in Baker, CA (~30 miles). Nothing at the dunes — pack in.

Food

Food notes are coming soon.

Rules

Ride Notes

  • BLM OHV permit required year-round
  • Whip flags required
  • No glass in the dunes
  • Helmets required under 18