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Dumont Dunes is an area of the Mojave Desert containing large sand dunes, located approximately 31 miles north of Baker, California on California State Route 127. Bordered by steep volcanic hills and the slow running Amargosa River, the region is easily recognized from a distance by its distinctive sand dunes. The elevation here varies from 700 feet, at the river, to 1200 feet at the top of Competition Hill, the tallest of the dunes.
Most of the dunes are incorporated in the Dumont Dunes Off-Highway Vehicle Area, a recreational area for off-road vehicle sports, hiking, camping, rock climbing, and rock collecting.
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Dumont Dunes is an area of the Mojave Desert containing large sand dunes, located approximately 31 miles north of Baker, California on California State Route 127. Bordered by steep volcanic hills and the slow running Amargosa River, the region is easily recognized from a distance by its distinctive sand dunes. The elevation here varies from 700 feet, at the river, to 1200 feet at the top of Competition Hill, the tallest of the dunes.
Most of the dunes are incorporated in the Dumont Dunes Off-Highway Vehicle Area, a recreational area for off-road vehicle sports, hiking, camping, rock climbing, and rock collecting.
U.S. Department of the Interior
Bureau of Land Management
Dumont
Dunes
Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area
Map and Guide
Dumont Dunes Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Recreation
Area encompasses 7,620 acres of public land. This
Special Recreation Management Area is located
about 40 miles north of Baker, CA where OHV sand
dune enthusiasts challenge themselves against the
big bowls, steep climbs and flowing transitions. The
remote location and variety of terrain appeal to those
seeking primitive camping opportunities, off-road
adventures, fabulous scenery, and opportunities for
solitude.
Visitors to Dumont Dunes enjoy excellent recreation
opportunities including open desert riding on All
Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), motorcycles, dune buggies,
sand rails, Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs), and camping.
This area also offers a scenic tour, along a non
wilderness corridor, through the Kingston Range
Wilderness. Sperry Wash Route (AR0412) traverses the
Amargosa Wild and Scenic River north from Dumont
Dunes along the path of the Old Spanish National
Historic Trail. This and other surrounding limited use
areas require vehicles to travel on designated routes.
Dumont Dunes OHV Recreation Area is south of the
Amargosa Wild and Scenic River and east of State
Highway 127, about 40 miles north of Baker, California.
Camping
Camping is permitted anywhere within the open
area of Dumont, but is limited to a maximum of
14 consecutive days. It is illegal to possess and/or
discharge fireworks. Firewood containing nails, screws,
and other metal hardware is prohibited. Keep pets on
a leash and your campsite free of trash and litter during
your stay-pack out what you bring in and secure it in
your vehicle. Campfire permits are required for the use
of a campfire, propane stove, lantern, barbecue of any
open flame and may be restricted in the fire season
(typically May-October). Fire danger is extreme during
most of the year. Campfire permits can be obtained
online at www.preventwildfireca.org.
OHV Rules & Regulations
• Passengers are not allowed on ATVs except as
designed by manufacturer
• ATV operators must wear an approved safety helmet
• Operators and passengers of UTVs less than 1000cc
must wear an approved safety helmet
• Maximum speed for OHVs is 15 MPH within 50 feet
of a campsite, animal, or pedestrian
• It is illegal for anyone to operate a vehicle under the
influence of alcohol and/or drugs
• Children under 14 must be under the direct
supervision of an adult while riding an ATV
• All OHVs must have a mast and a red or orange flag
6' off the ground for visibility in the dunes
Camping at Dumont Dunes.
• California Nonresident OHV Use permits are required
for non-California residents operating an OHV that is
not registered in their home state
• OHVs must be equipped with an approved muffler
and spark arrester
• Vehicles operating at night must use both headlights
and taillights
• Wilderness areas are closed to all motorized vehicles
• Shooting is not permitted within the Dumont Dunes
OHV Recreation Area
• Draining of sewage tanks, littering, or dumping trash
is prohibited
• Glass containers, fireworks, and firewood containing
nails & screws are ALL prohibited.
Surrounding Highlights
Adding to the allure of the majestic sand dunes in
the Dumont Dunes OHV area are the surrounding
steep volcanic hills, the slow running Amargosa Wild
and Scenic River, and the Kingston Range Wilderness.
While motorized recreation is not permitted in
wilderness, the Sperry Wash Route provides motorized
access to experience some of the bordering scenic
wonders. Travel is restricted to the designated route.
Kingston Range Wilderness
With a national wild and scenic designation in 2009,
the Amargosa River is called the "Crown Jewel of the
Mojave Desert': This unique river begins in Beatty,
Nevada and meanders for 200 miles where it finally
winds its way to ancient Lake Manly on the floor of
Death Valley at 282 feet below sea level, the lowest
point in the Western Hemisphere.
Amargosa River
Historic Ruins
Visitors can also explore the Salt Creek Mining District
adjacent to the little dunes and discover a piece of
gold mining history dating back to the 1800's. Park
your vehicle at the kiosk and venture down a ¼
mile interpretive hiking trail to explore the historic,
cultural and natural significance of this Area of Critical
Environmental Concern (ACEC). OHV use is not
permitted within the ACEC.
Salt Creek Mining District
Salt Creek is one of the well-documented major
campsites used by those who traveled the Old Spanish
Trail from 1829 - 1848. It is also the site of the first gold
claim in San Bernardino County (1849, though mined
by the Mexicans as early as the 1830's) and is home to
the remains of the Amargosa Mine headquarters.
Dumont is as expanded amenity recreation fee site.
A season pass (Oct. 1 - Sept. 30) is
$90 non-holiday and $120 with holidays or a
weekly pass is
$30 non-holiday and $40 with holidays.
For more information, cont
U.S. Department of the Interior
Bureau of Land Management
Amargosa Canyon
Amargosa River Basin - Your Recreation Destination - Barstow Field Office
Overview
Often called the "Crown Jewel of the Mojave Desert," the Amargosa River is the
only free-flowing river in the Death Valley region of the Mojave and provides a
rare and lush riparian area in the desert. The narrow Amargosa Canyon is known
for its dense greenery and the shallow Amargosa River, complete with "hanging
gardens" and a small waterfall. The Amargosa River flows year-round dropping
south from Nevada and finally flowing into Death Valley National Park.
About 30 miles of the Amargosa River is federally designated as a Wild and Scenic River. It flows in a part of the Mojave Desert declared an Area of Critical Environmental Concern to protect plants and animals listed as threatened and endangered under the Endangered Species Act.
Grimshaw Trail
The Amargosa Basin is a hiker's dream with slot canyons and waterfalls. Much of
the trail follows the historic Tonopah & Tidewater rail bed from the China Ranch
trailhead deep into Sperry Wash. Along the trail there are interpretive signs to
guide your walk, and visitors can follow the same path as early explorers who
traveled on the Old Spanish and Mormon Trails.
Wildlife and Plants
The Amargosa Basin is home to bobcat, coyote, fox and more than 134 species of
birds. The least Bell's vireo and southwestern willow flycatcher are listed as state
and federally endangered, and the State of California lists the yellow-billed cuckoo, Swainson's hawk and Amargosa niterwort as threatened. Two desert fish species, designated as sensitive species, also live in this segment of the river.
This canyon is also home to the endangered Amargosa vole, a small rodent found
only near Tecopa, California. This mammal only lives in the thick bulrush vegetation that grows around natural springs and nearby pools. It breeds mostly in
spring and summer and faces extinction if its habitat is degraded or lost. The
Amargosa vole was listed as an endangered species by the State of California in
the 1980s and by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 1984.
Off-Highway Vehicle Travel
Visitors can explore the Amargosa River Canyon Basin on off-highway vehicles.
Stay on designated open routes marked by brown signs. Cross country and offroute travel is prohibited.
Travel Know Before You Go
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Bring plenty of water. The area is hot and arid and summer temperatures
range from 100 to 120 degrees.
Wear sun protection even in winter. There is very little shade.
Keep cats and dogs under control and out of the marshes.
Do not modify pool banks/streams; remove sediment; or disturb vegetation.
No campfires: fire can destroy vegetation used by many animals for shelter.
Follow Leave No Trace principles —pack it in, pack it out.
For More Information
Contact the BLM Barstow Field Office
(760) 252-6000
https://www.blm.gov/barstow
A GUIDE TO:
CALIFORNIA
OFF-HIGHWAY
ADVENTURES
OFF-HIGHWAY MOTOR VEHICLE
RECREATION DIVISION
CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS
WELCOME!
alifornia State Parks welcomes you to the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle
Recreation Program. Did you know that California State Parks manages the
largest off-highway recreation program in the United States? Established over
40 years ago, the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division, in partnership
with local, state, and federal agencies, offers a wide variety of off-highway
adventures to suit every skill level and age while protecting California's natural
and cultural resources.
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Off-highway motor vehicle recreation is a great way to spend quality time
with friends and family and encourages healthy physical activity. Motorized
recreation opens the door for millions of people to access and enjoy California's
great outdoors. To help you better identify and enjoy off-highway vehicle
recreation opportunities, this Guide to California Off-Highway Adventures
provides a listing of trails and areas designated for motorized recreation.
People enjoy off-highway recreation in California, and appreciate the need to
protect our environment and preserve access to the outdoors. Those traveling
off-highway include a broad range of recreationists as diverse as the terrain of
California.
Regardless of whether you enjoy traveling with two wheels, four wheels,
hooves or your feet, we all share a common desire: the appreciation of
California's extraordinary natural landscape and love of the outdoors.
Respecting one another's right to recreate in their own personal and
responsible way and following basic trail etiquette will go far in reducing use
conflicts and enhancing your off-highway experience, wherever, and whatever
it might be.
So jump in and join us for a world of adventure that lies just down the road.
Of all the roads you take in life, make sure some of them are dirt! Fun and
excitement provided at no extra charge.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of the Off-Highway Motor
Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Division is to
provide leadership statewide in the area
of off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation;
to acquire, develop, and operate
state-owned vehicular recreation areas;
and to otherwise provide for a statewide
system of managed OHV recreational
opportunities through funding to other
public agencies.
The OHMVR Division works to ensure
quality recreational opportunities remain
available for future generations by
providing for education, conservation,
and enforcement efforts that balance
OHV recreation impacts with programs
that conserve and protect cultural and
natural resources.
California State Parks, OHMVR Division
1725 23rd Street, Suite 200
Sacramento, CA 95816-7100
916.324.4442
ohv.parks.ca.gov
ohvinfo.ohv@parks.ca.gov
FUNDING A STATEWIDE
OHV PROGRAM
he OHV Trust Fund is comprised
entirely of funds generated in the
course of OHV recreation, including:
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• Gas taxes on gasoline used for OHV
recreation on public lands.
• OHV Green/Red Sticker registration
fees and non-resident permit fees.
• Entrance fees to the State Vehicular
Recreation Areas (SVRAs).
GET INVOLVED;
BECOME A VOLUNTEER!
f you are passionate about OHV
recreation, and want to ensure your
opportunities remain open for years to
come, become a volunteer today!
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tread lightly!
The OHMVR Division is
committed to the principles
of Tread Lightly! Being environmentally
responsible isn't difficult, but it does
involve some basic principles. These
principles are outlined in the Tread
Lightly! Pledge.
Travel responsibly
Respect the rights of others
Educate yourself
Avoid sensitive areas
he Off-Highway Motor Vehicle
Recreation Division of California
State Parks operates and funds 8 SVRAs
throughout the state and provides
funding for local, state and federal
agencies and partners for a system of
managed OHV programs.
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The funds distributed through the Grants
Program are used to develop, operate
and maintain OHV areas and facilities,
including trail improvement and upkeep,
care and cleaning of OHV staging
areas, environmental monitoring, law
enforcement, and education and safety
programs.
Combined efforts at all levels of
government, joined with contributions
from thousands of volunteers who care
CHILDREN IN THE
OUTDOORS
he mission of the Children's Outdoor
Bill of Rights is to encourage
California's children to participate in
outdoor activities and discover their
heritage.
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As a volunteer, you can help sustain
a community of informed, caring,
and responsible recreationists. Your
contribution will ensure off-highway
vehicle recreation opportunities
remain available today and for future
generations.
Volunteer opportunities are diverse and
include:
• Trail Patrol/Monitoring/Maintenance.
• Public Outreach (OHV fairs,
community and school functions, etc.).
OHV recreation areas fit
perfectly with this mission.
In some areas, naturalists
and recreation staff lead
programs such as bird
watching, bike rides, and
nature hikes speci
Bag limits, seasons of use, and
size restriction of fish can be
found on the same web site.
Fisherman and Fire
Wildfire can be both beneficial and devastating. It can
wipe out homes and businesses as well as rejuvenate
forested lands and riparian areas. It is always best to
leave fire to the professionals and always make sure your
campfires and burning items are completely out before
you leave. Please remember to be very careful with fire.
fishing accidents. Always be sure of your footing when
walking or wading (and it is generally better for you and
the aquatic species to stay out of the streams and rivers
while fishing).
Large and small wildlife (snakes and mosquitos) can
Nutria
be an annoyance when fishing. Be aware of your
surroundings and watch where you step. Wear mosquito
and bug repellant with deet to keep them from eating you
alive.
As always, be careful when
driving to and from your
secret fishing hole. When
boating, always have a
Quagga Mussels
life vest handy (and kids
under 15 must always wear
a vest while in a boat per
California State Law).
Mother Lode Field Office
(916) 941-3101
5152 Hillsdale Circle
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762-5713
(El Dorado Co.)
freshwater/license-information.
fishermen and women are injured or lose their lives in
Applegate Field Office
(530) 233-4666
708 W. 12th Street
Alturas, CA 96101-3130
(Modoc Co.)
at http://www.eregulations.com/california/fishing/
opportunity, it can be dangerous as well. Every year,
Surprise Field Station
(530) 279-6101
602 Cressler St. phy./
P.O. Box 460 mlg.
Cedarville, CA 96104-0460
(Modoc Co.)
California. A listing of those requirements may be found
Eurasian Milfoil
Palm Springs Field Office
(760) 833-7100
1201 Bird Center Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262-8001
(Riverside Co.)
Freshwater Fishing license issued by the State of
Hyacinth
Needles Field Office
(760) 326-7000
1303 So. Hwy. 95
Needles, CA 92363-4217
(San Bernardino Co.)
Even though fishing is a tremendous recreational
license, you are required to possess a California
Arcata Field Office
(707) 825-2300
1695 Heindon Road
Arcata, CA 95521-4573
(Humboldt Co.)
While you are not required to have a “BLM” fishing
Aquatic Invasive Species include
Bakersfield Field Office
(661) 391-6000
3801 Pegasus Drive
Bakersfield, CA 933086837 (Kern Co.)
Safety
Barstow Field Office
(760) 252-6000
2601 Barstow Road
Barstow, CA 92311-6653
(San Bernardino Co.)
License Requirement
water to another.
Redding Field Office
(530) 224-2100
6640 Lockheed Drive
Redding, CA 96002
(Shasta Co.)
Never release plants, animals, or fish into water bodies. Never move fish or plants or bait from one
Bishop Field Office
(760) 872-5000
351 Pacu Lane, Suite 100
Bishop, CA 93514-3101
(Inyo Co.)
Dry – Completely dry equipment and gear between visits to fresh water systems.
Ridgecrest Field Office
(760) 384-5400
300 So. Richmond Road
Ridgecrest, CA 93555-4436
(Kern Co.)
Drain – Empty coolers, bilge pumps, and buckets of all water before leaving a water body.
Central Coast Office
(831) 582-2200
940 2nd Avenue
Marina, CA 93933-6009
(San Benito Co.)
Clean – Rinse and remove all mud and plant materials from boats, fishing equipment, and clothing.
Ukiah Field Office
(707) 468-4000
2550 N. State Street
Ukiah, CA 95482-5194
(Mendocino Co.)
serious and irreversible harm to aquatic habitats in California if allowed to spread unchecked.
Eagle Lake Field Office
(530) 257-0456
2550 Riverside Drive
Susanville, CA 96130-4710
(Lassen Co.)
Take measures to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive plants and animals. They can cause
El Centro Field Office
(760) 337-4400
1661 So. 4th Street
El Centro, CA 92243-4561
(Imperial Co.)
Prevent the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species
f you have any questions, feel free to contact
ny of the following BLM offices in California:
uestions?
Catch and Release
A large percent of California freshwater anglers are catch
and release fishermen — meaning they are very careful
with the fish after they catch them and they release them
back to the water as quickly as possible. It is always a
good thing to keep your fish in a “fish friendly” net in the
water until you are ready to release it. Barbless hooks
Leave No Trace
How to photograph your catch
Take only pictures and leave
artifacts where you find them.
The Archaeological Resources
Protection Act of 1979 makes
removal of cultural resources
punishable by fines and jail
time.
When it’s a catch and release fish species or regulation,
that creates a challenge for getting a photo of your prize
catch.
Remember if you’re in a catch and release scenario keep
the fish in the water at all times and take the photo of you
also harm fish less that barbed ones. The use of live bait
holding the fish in the water.
is also a detriment to catch and release fishing. Please
If it’s a not catch and release and it’s a keeper then you
remember, the fish you catch and release today may be
can have it out of the water.
the fish yo