Pure majesty awaits you if you make the 3.5 hour drive southeast from LA to the Algodones Dunes Wilderness. This vast expanse is the largest of its kind in California and provides unparalleled opportunity for adventure. Its otherworldly landscape may even transport you to another planet, literally, as the Algodones Dunes were featured in Star Wars: The Return of the Jedi as the backdrop for the infamous Sarlacc pit. The massive dune complex is bisected by highway 78 with the Algodones Dunes Wilderness Area itself to the North and the Imperial Dunes OHV recreation zone to the south. Hikers, photographers, and conservationists will likely want to stick to the north side, as the southern side is rutted, heavily trafficked by off-road vehicles, and contains little vegetation or wildlife. If youre visiting with your ATV, Jeep, or other OHV, then the southern side (Imperial Dunes OHV Site) is definitely the place for you! Either way, you cant go wrong with a trip to the Algondones Dunes.

Beautiful. Found this place by chance while driving

Hate this place... dont go.. its too dangerous

My happy place. Never ride alone.

This place is absolutely stunning! If youre in the area its a must go! If you come prepared with off road vehicle it will be the time of your life! We were in a station wagon so we didnt off road, but the scenary was amazingly beautiful! Go for sunset! I think you need to get a permit to drive on dunes legally.

The nature refuge side of the dunes. There is NO off-roading allowed. Instead, there are a lot of plants and animals uniquely adapted to dune life that are fun to check out. The areas on the edges outside the dunes are interesting too.

Next trip here, soon. I like to go there when it is NOT desert season, when the dunes are undisturbed. What a breath taking beauty.

So kuch fun here in the glamis sand dunes

Dunes !!! Fun for all ages. Rangers for the most part dont bother you unless youre causing a concern.

Always great place to ride, side by side traffic should be reduced they make it harder for ATV riders

Its Glamis, what more can be said ...been coming here for 40 years.....

The Imperial Sand Dunes at Glamis are the biggest and the best dunes in America. Period.

Cant go wrong seeing the dunes. Cant believe how far they go!

We had a GREAT time ripping around in myX3. BBQ. Campfire. Fun.Fun.Fun

Incredible Place I Didnt Even Know Existed!Driving through the Sonoran Desert on our way to San Diego, we suddenly spotted some mountains off in the distance that appeared to have a strange yellow coloration. The closer we got, the stranger they looked. Eventually we realized they werent mountains but rather huge sand dunes. Once we finally reached them, we felt like we were on an entirely different planet. The Imperial Sand Dunes are incredibly cool and certainly something that you have to experience to believe

Beautiful place

Well maintained and lots of fun. Lots of people and awesome machines on big weekends. Police keep things in check for the most part. Be careful people dont always pay attention out here.

Obviously not the place to go in the summer unless you can handle the heat of the sand and the wind. Which I was good with, I thought it was cool to run through as a quick workout and stop from a long drive.But wanted to see it, so was on my list..

Love it here lots of sand and sand buggys lots of fun. They do have strict rules. No restertuant for food or drinks so bring our own.Sand for miles. Have fun.

This place is pretty amazing, even if you aren’t there to ride UTV.

Good times.But our last day n a half the winds where insane...pumpkin patch is always cool...The bubbling springs although small are still cool to see.Make sure you go with experienced drivers and there is zero tolerance when it come to drinking out there. So save it for your camp...

Had a blast! Always better when you have toy!

Went to Arbor eye centerfriendly people and helpful

Glamis is the best sand experience in the USA.

Different. ATV heaven

Its such a beautiful experience and in the Winter it gets better. In the winter you can go camping and racing in the dunes with such cool people and make freinds!

Beautiful area, no OHVs on the North side for exploring on foot.

Like a multi day long rollercoaster

The dunes are incredibly beautiful, especially right at sunset. Its amazing to see them in the middle of nowhere.

North of the 78, it is designated wilderness and OHV are not permitted. The dunes are untouched and peaceful and you can run around them with wild abandon. South of the 78, it is a nonstop OHV party with tons of adrenaline. You pick your poison. North of the 78, there are very few people and no one ever came to check for our vehicle permits. The road is pretty rough and although passable by regular cars, a few of my friends did get stuck in the sand and some nice people in dune buggies and trucks had to help them out.

Beautiful dunes.

If you like to Dunes Algodones Dunes best place to go

Great view on the way to San Diego

Best part to go to to have some fun with your ATV or UTV recommended very high

Great place to get your 2wd vehicle stuck while pulling off the road for a minute

Its a blast, simple as that!

Very hot desert.

Amazing sand dune riding. Crowded during big holidays. Follow laws/rules, tons of BLM patrolling. Need pass to camp.

I just passed through but the views were breathtaking

Great place!!

Ive . seen them in the day , but this is the first time at night . And wow out of nowhere come sand rails and jeeps flying by as if they were in a race . Was pretty spectacular .

Riding my dune buggy was great and it was clean sand.

Amazing

We dont mind making the long trip from Idaho to meet with family and visit the So-cal dunes. The weather is much warmer in February in this area, we leave the ski jackets behind and get out the flip flops.

Very hit,but nice

Feels like the sahara

Glamis beach store is a classic. The sand dunes are huge and its a vast area of 10 miles wide and 40 miles long.

Crazy fun!

It was Dune, on top of dunes!

This area needs 24/7 EMS for the density of visitors. The seriously injured risk delayed treatment due to emergency resource staging and the distance to a community hospital (which should be a regional Trauma Center).

Peaceful and Deer

Glamis is funtastic!

Nice place

Stunning land of endless dunes.

Beautiful if you like sand

The dunes, the buggies, the drags, the concert! Halloween weekend at Glamis...the Best!

Love Glamis.

Lots of fun

Looks Hot!

Best dunes Ive ever been on

Amazing, huge, spectacular!

Its hot in the summer

Beautiful Drive in March!

Good place to rest

Dines are best secret for outdoor fun

Stars at night. Campfire. Boys and their toys.

Total surprise! Just driving along and Bam! Huge dunes like Egypt

Great.

Great Dunes area, so beautiful

Nothing like getting out and getting dirty

Great

Amazingly breathtaking location!

Fun and sandy.

Buetiful

Wa! Great great fun.

Cool dunes

Its hot!

Waste of public land and stolen from the public by the tree huggers.

Just the view alone is amazing

Great place to get away and let loose

Great views!

Like

Beautiful

Unbelievable landscape

Nice dunes

Big dunes

Sand dunes galour

Awesome place to visit

Granola.

Sand dunes breathtaking

Beautiful!

Driving by -

Sunsets are the best here

Its out of this world!!!

Great Dunes!

Great place to ride in sand

Beautiful, quiet, true desert experience

Good view

Glamis!!!!

Wow really amazing :)