The Winnemucca Sand Dunes are a “checkerboard” of public land and private land. All visitors must be mindful of private property.
Overview
BLM-managed staging area of the Winnemucca Sand Dunes is on the west side of Highway US-95. It features a parking area, informational sign kiosks, a sign-in registry, covered picnic tables, and vault toilets.
Vehicle Access : A high-clearance vehicle is not required. However, all roads are unpaved, may consist of loose sand, and may contain sharp debris.
Camping : There are no designated campsites, but visitors can overnight RVs and trailers in the staging area along Highway US-95. Vault-toilets are located nearby. Visitors can also camp farther into the sand dune complex but must be aware that private land is often not marked.
Activities : Popular activities include off-roading (OHV), fat-tire biking, and photography.
Point of Interest
The Winnemucca Sand Dunes are Nevada’s largest sand dune field. The dunes are located on a “checkerboard” of public and private land. While all individual dunes are less than 100-foot-tall, this “low-lying” dune field stretches approximately 20 miles east to west. Visitors can enjoy camping, off-highway vehicle riding (OHV), hiking, photography and more on the scenic backdrop of the dune fields.
Know Before You Go
Respect private property. Some of the sand dune areas are private land.
Picnic tables are first-come, first-served.
Vegetation is fragile. Stay off the vegetation.
Watch for high-speed OHV riders.
Spark arresters/mufflers required. The sound limit is 96 dB.
Whip flags (8 ft) are required for OHVs
Cell service may be limited.
There is no drinking water.
Prepare for sun exposure.
Emergency vehicle tools are recommended.
Dogs off-leash are allowed.
Be prepared to pack out and dispose of pet litter and trash.
Nearby Attractions
Winnemucca Sand Dunes is located near the city of Winnemucca, Nevada.
Approximately a 10-minute drive away, the county maintains a variety of recreational shooting facilities at the “Humboldt County Shooting Park.”
The description, directions and fees are the Bureau of Land Management’s own words, from its record on Recreation.gov.
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Roads open to all Vehicles, Yearlong
Roads open to all Vehicles, Seasonal
Roads open to highway legal vehicles only, Yearlong
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Special Designation, Yearlong
Special Designation, Seasonal
Trails open to all vehicles, Yearlong
Trails open to all vehicles, Seasonal
Trails open to vehicles 50" or less in width, Yearlong
Trails open to vehicles 50" or less in width, Seasonal
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Trails open to motorcycles, Seasonal
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