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Imperial Sand Dunes Cahuilla Ranger Station
4500 Gecko Rd, Brawley, CA 92227, United States
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Le
Review №1

We stopped here only to smoke a cig on our way home & it was SO awesome, the sand dunes & all of the 4 wheelers & dirt bikes, etc! The wind was blowing the sand everywhere & it brought back good childhood memories.

Ap
Review №2

Very cool place to take photos! We went in late July and it was INSANELY HOT so be mindful to bring an umbrella and some water to keep you cool while you visit here. The bathrooms are very dirty here but that doesn’t matter much as we’re not here for the bathrooms lol.

Ja
Review №3

Cant say anything bad about this playground.

Tw
Review №4

Rangers were very friendly. Overall amazing experience.

Di
Review №5

Definitely a place to have on your bucket list. Words and pictures can not describe this place, and only making a personal visit will help you understand why Glamis is truly one of a kind place on earth

Lo
Review №6

Tranquil, stunning and a good work out running up and down the biggest dunes!I didn’t want to leave. It’s the perfect environment to take stock and decompress after a long drive. Shame that there is some litter left in the sand, otherwise it’s unspoilt and the best of nature in all its glory.

Re
Review №7

Fun place to dune. Good place to bring your RV or rent one. If your from out of state, its a good place to come during the winter. Back home in Idaho, there is snow on the ground. Nice to take a break from the snow to play in the sand and the sun.

JT
Review №8

Amazing place !

Fr
Review №9

Cool place for sand riding!

Re
Review №10

Fun as always. Had a semi stuck across the road, took a little bit for highway patrol to get way out there. Was fun nonetheless! Got a pic, not a good one but hey, was an interesting experience!

Ja
Review №11

So much fun!

El
Review №12

Beautiful place! Wish I would have had a ride with me! Fun to be there and watch!

OS
Review №13

Desert life, I recommend a toy hauler and dont miss the drag races of Geco road Saturdays at 230-on past ranger station. You will see the most amazing custom of road builts west of the Mississippi River.

Ra
Review №14

Great place for photography! Make sure to arrive at sunrise to avoid the heat and bring lots of water!

Da
Review №15

First trip success for veterans day 2019

Ti
Review №16

Relaxing place and a great location for a Sunset Desert Picnic

Jo
Review №17

Bring your 4or and have fun

St
Review №18

Head out to glamis for the vast miles of sand riding and bowls of all sizes....please remember to be careful,there are many others riding ,not just yourself...and take your trash to the dumpsters

Br
Review №19

Of all the off-road locations in CA, this is by far the best, BUT !!! IT IS THE WORST , WHEN IT COMES TO RANGERS, PURE UNADULTERATED ATTITUDE. Been coming hear for years, ALWAYS, NOTHING BUT ATTITUDE FROM ANY AND ALL RANGERS. Whoever is in charge of this station seriously needs to give and enforce some customer service and demeaner classes.Public Relations at this park has deteriorated so far, half my friends dont come hear anymore. SERIOUS PROBLEM, NEEDING SERIOUS ATTENTION !!!!!!!!

Be
Review №20

They have vault toilets. Better than nothing!

Kv
Review №21

Total awesomeness!!

Jo
Review №22

Cool place

Ja
Review №23

A great place to hit the dunes, and check out all tje cool sand cars.

Ka
Review №24

Really cool place to check out. Dont forget to bring a sled to slide down the dunes. Im planning to go for a pre-wedding shoot with my fiancé!

St
Review №25

Nice place to ride

Br
Review №26

Im always around that area, sand drags. It was a little dusty on Saturday. So many people got the Camp RZR weekend. Good times.

Er
Review №27

I think this is the best dunes in the states get you some

Do
Review №28

Always love Mother G. But just passing through on our move to AZ this time. Bathroom Stop.

ka
Review №29

Ive heard that General George Smith Patton Jr. trained his tank corps in the dune near here. Finally he succeeded to drive away General Rommel from North Africa. Now a lot of people enjoy driving dune buggys on the holidays.

Ri
Review №30

I went to work out there for a Rich Hispanic that takes advance of people. But my experiences out there. I personally didnt like it its really windy out there. Sad blowing everywhere. Who wants to spend there Holidays there? What fun is that!! No thanks,

Sw
Review №31

Best place for outdoor activities and sunset view

Ni
Review №32

Glamis is awesome

Sa
Review №33

Its a place to camp and ride like no other. This has be the most popular duning spot on this Earth.

Do
Review №34

Weather was great, fresh light rains over night made it fun. An excellent place to ride off road in the dunes, only negative is the $35 weekly pass or $155 annual pass. Just shows BLM and Imperial County greed.

mi
Review №35

Fun but not for my jeep.

En
Review №36

Nice place to ride

Mi
Review №37

The best dunes in the United states..

Re
Review №38

Always a pleasure to go out riding in the dunes!!! If you are looking for some local recreation or something to do or see while passing through the Imperial Valley, Glamis is definitely something to see at least, if not experience!!

Sv
Review №39

Nice Stop there to see the Sand dunes easy to find good photo spots with the Mountains in the Backround

Sa
Review №40

Miles of dunes. Camping in RV or tent. Purchase passes at the Ranger Station. Gecko Road has been re-paved, nice ride in.No glass bottles! No pallets! Pack out what you bring. Recycle everything you can. For what you cant, there are dumpsters near the Ranger Station. Dont leave bags of trash at your campsite! There is no trash fairy. Dont drink and ride, and please dont litter.

Da
Review №41

One of the best places to have family fun

Ni
Review №42

Took a ride with the family and the can am maverick max x3.Beautiful dunes, great riding, and a wonderful adventure.

Ge
Review №43

Unless you are into dunes buggy activities, a waste of a side trip.

Re
Review №44

Its heaven on earth

co
Review №45

Free camping weekend! Wooooooo!

FR
Review №46

Gotta love Glamis, where else can you ride dunes until your hearts content without ever hitting the same dunes twice! Sand drags and Olds hill are a must see if your visiting. Dont forget vendors row, great place to get parts for your ride, or souvenirs. Dont forget to hit up Daddys diner for awesome food!!! Cant wait until October.

Fr
Review №47

Cool place. Better know what u are doing tho. Not for beginners

At
Review №48

Awesome people and place.

Al
Review №49

Law Inforcement at its best

Cr
Review №50

No place better for playing in the sand.

DM
Review №51

Dunes ! Dunes !! Dunes !!! Great time with good people. Let er RIP tater chip !!

A
Review №52

Amazing place!

Ka
Review №53

They were very helpful when we lost our dog a few years ago

pl
Review №54

Always good times

M
Review №55

First time Glamis rider! Great terrain, beautiful views and good people!

Al
Review №56

Unbelievable fun in the sand

So
Review №57

Really cool. You are nothing but road then u see big sand dunes.

Da
Review №58

It was amazing thank you .

Ri
Review №59

Nice place to get some photos

Mi
Review №60

Only open Fri-Sun and had no air

Ju
Review №61

Its a dunes thing

Ja
Review №62

Second home for me for 42 years

Ch
Review №63

Got Sand?Yep, LOTS of sand. Lol.

br
Review №64

Yup.. Sand Dunes & my X3...fun fun fun

Ch
Review №65

One of the best experiences!!

Qi
Review №66

Beautiful sand dunes near Salton Sea. Do remember to bring LOTS of water if you decide to visit in summer. Temperature can climb up to 130F+ during the day and remain around 90F during night time.

So
Review №67

Amazing..

Je
Review №68

Didnt even get arrested...

El
Review №69

Awesome Sandy Nature Display. Great stop on the way from San Diego to Phoenix.

Cr
Review №70

Awesome . I drove a icecream truck in the Sand dune,s it was one of the happiest times of my life . I met people from all over the world . I had great fun and made excellent money excellent . Awesome fun . UNBELEAVEABLE

ja
Review №71

Everybody should drive a convertible there to enjoy the most beautiful wide view that you happen to see.

Er
Review №72

Going on 2 years! & every season I look forward to take the Fam! Amazing Sand Dunes!!!

to
Review №73

One of the best places on the planet to ride the sand dunes

An
Review №74

Watch out for the rangers they are intense

Da
Review №75

Great road improvement.

Mi
Review №76

Packed but found a camp spot. Friend got new truck stuck right away..lol

Br
Review №77

One fun filled trip

Cy
Review №78

Beautiful place-

Li
Review №79

Nice sand dunes, very basic bathroom

Ke
Review №80

Couldnt ask for a better time

Ra
Review №81

Very beautiful views of the dunes

tr
Review №82

The BLM is ruining Glamis with heavy handed tactics that are better served in a war zone. Not a place where families go to get away from the grind. BLM sucks.

Ar
Review №83

They were helpful with directions

In
Review №84

Love it here.... Cant wait for dune season.

La
Review №85

Fun sandbox

Lu
Review №86

Glamis baby!

Jo
Review №87

Cant wait to go back!

Di
Review №88

Great food!!

Pa
Review №89

A must see! Hot hot hot but amazing place

Wa
Review №90

Had a great time.

Es
Review №91

Happiest place on Earth lol

Pa
Review №92

Imperial Sand Dunes is the best place on earth

St
Review №93

Fun in the sand

Qu
Review №94

Great dunes, great people

Da
Review №95

Love going to the dunes

Dr
Review №96

They typically are friendly. On holidays the get a little intrusive. Have your park pass, registrations, fire permit, no glass etc, cause theyll walk into your campsite and check it all.

Hi
Review №97

Honestly no pictures can truely capture the beauty of this place.A must see.

J.
Review №98

Been coming here since the 80s, thing have sure changed. But the dunes are always worth the trip.

fj
Review №99

Always good times

Ch
Review №100

The Bomb

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  • Address:4500 Gecko Rd, Brawley, CA 92227, United States
  • Site:https://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=268149&facilityId=268149&agencyCode=70901
  • Phone:+1 760-337-4400
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Nature preserve
Working hours
  • Monday:Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday:Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday:Open 24 hours
  • Thursday:Open 24 hours
  • Friday:Open 24 hours
  • Saturday:Open 24 hours
  • Sunday:Open 24 hours
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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