Sandy sites spread along the edge of Kelso Dunes offer direct access to the towering sand formations that define this corner of Mojave National Preserve. The National Park Service maintains approximately 8-10 dispersed sites on flat terrain, with fire rings provided and space for large RVs up to 20 feet. Campers pull up right to the dune boundary, where wide open desert stretches toward mountain views.
Basic amenities include pit toilets, though visitors must pack in water and pack out all trash. The sandy ground works well for pets, and occasional cell service reaches one bar on Verizon. Sites space well apart from each other, creating a quiet base for exploring the dunes on foot or simply taking in the expansive desert landscape.
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Location
Dispersed CampingKelso Dunes Road is located in California
Coordinates
34.88815715 N
115.716675 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 3/18/26- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/24/26
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 3/18/26
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/24/26
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Kelso Dunes Road needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 1 min from Las Vegas, NV
- 2 hrs 13 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ
- 4 hrs from El Centro, CA
- 4 hrs 12 min from San Diego, CA
