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Kelso Dunes Road

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Kelso Dunes Road offers camping near expansive sand dunes and flat desert terrain. Temperatures can range from highs of 100°F in summer to lows of 30°F in winter. Nearby, visitors can explore the Mojave National Preserve and the historic Kelso Depot.

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Detours Nearby

LOCAL FAVORITES PRESENTED BY

Indian Springs near lava field — Mojave National Preserve

44 min away

North Lava Tube Camp

50 min away

Drive Time

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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

Location

Kelso Dunes Road is located in California

Coordinates

34.88815715 N
115.716675 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park 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

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.

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Ernesto L.

Traveler

Reviewed Nov. 28, 2025

Primitive and well located

You pull up right yo the edge just before the dunes. Large sites , fire rings, sandy terrain . Very peaceful base to explore the dunes. Only pit toilets. No water, no trash. Pack it in and out .

Month of VisitNovember

PJ M.

Traveler

Reviewed Dec. 1, 2023

Peace and quiet

Easily able to navigate truck plus 20ft trailer. Flat, sandy campsites, maybe ~8-10 in total, a few spaced well apart from others. Wide open desert, sand dune dune, mountain views. Near base of large sand dune to hike. Sand all around which is great for my geriatric dog. Only one other camper. Great for a night or two. Occasionally able to text with 1 bar on Verizon.

Month of VisitDecember