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.

El Mirage Dry Lake

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

Desert camping at its finest

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. 