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El Mirage Dry Lake

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El Mirage Dry Lake is located near Adelanto, CA, featuring flat, open terrain typical of a dry lake bed. Temperatures can range from highs in the 90s during summer to lows in the 30s in winter. Nearby attractions include the El Mirage Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area, offering opportunities for off-road enthusiasts.

Description

Bureau of Land Management

Permits are available for sale on-site using a fee machine. The fee machines at EL Mirage sell $15 daily, $30 weekly and $90 annual passes.

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Location

El Mirage Dry Lake is located in California

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

34.62300063 N
117.54200075 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Fair
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Phone Service
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Big Rig Friendly

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2 Reviews

Reviewed Aug. 13, 2020

Very open, great for OHV

This place is huge! The dry lake bed is where a lot of the off roaring happens, but there are lots of places to explore too. Be aware that it’s very dusty, obviously the large amount of OHV vehicles causes a giant dust cloud, and it can be windy so the sand gets picked up even more. It’s not our favorite place as the constant dust can be a bit irritating when you’re not participating in the off roading. If you just want to go and ride, this place is very cool.

  • Review photo of El Mirage Dry Lake by Alex P., August 13, 2020
  • Review photo of El Mirage Dry Lake by Alex P., August 13, 2020
  • Review photo of El Mirage Dry Lake by Alex P., August 13, 2020
Reviewed Sep. 11, 2018

Desert camping at its finest

Very flat and open, if you like desert camping this might be the place for you. If you're into dirt bike riding there is a wide field of view. If you are into Rockets this is a great place because in some areas there's no vegetation whatsoever.

Note that it does get windy at night so if you camp outside be prepared to be pelted by small rocks and sand all night.

Reservations available at recreation.gov

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  • Review photo of El Mirage Dry Lake by robherr , September 11, 2018
  • Review photo of El Mirage Dry Lake by robherr , September 11, 2018
  • Review photo of El Mirage Dry Lake by robherr , September 11, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at El Mirage Dry Lake?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at El Mirage Dry Lake, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does El Mirage Dry Lake have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, El Mirage Dry Lake does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at El Mirage Dry Lake?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is fair, and T-Mobile is unknown.