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Dumont Dunes
Baker, California
Dumont Dunes is a 7,620-acre sand dune riding area north of Baker, California. Weekly vehicle permits start at $30, and primitive camping is allowed for up to 14 consecutive days.
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Riding at a Glance
- Park Acreage
- 7,620 acres (total property)
- Terrain
- Sand · Sand Dunes
- SxS/UTV Access
- SxS/UTVs allowed
- Camping
- Camping available
Terrain & Riding Experience
- Terrain Attributes
- Open sand dunes with surrounding designated routes
SxS/UTV Access & Restrictions
SxS/UTVs allowed
Vehicle-width compatibility has not been verified. Check official route rules for your machine.
Camping, Lodging & Amenities
Campsite & lodging details
- Camping & Lodging Policy
- Maximum Consecutive Days: 14
Hours, Fees & Rules
Operating Hours
Check the official website for current opening days and hours.
Admission & Fees
| Permit | Price | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly permit | $30 | Seven-day permit; excludes designated holiday weeks. Applies to vehicles with non-holiday weekly permits. |
| Holiday-week permit | $40 | Seven-day permit covering designated holiday weeks. Applies to vehicles with holiday weekly permits. |
| Season permit | $90 | October 1–September 30; excludes designated holiday periods. Applies to vehicles with non-holiday season permits. |
| Season permit with holidays | $120 | October 1–September 30. Applies to vehicles with holiday-inclusive season permits. |
Published rates may change. Confirm current prices, taxes and conditions with the official operator before visiting.
Important Rules
- Riding Rules
- Flag required; consult the official BLM brochure for mast and visibility requirements.
- Riding Rules
- Spark arrestor required.
- Riding Rules
- Muffler required.
- Riding Rules
- Travel outside the open riding area is restricted to designated routes; wilderness is closed to motor vehicles.
Location & Directions
Baker, California
- Entrance Instructions
- Access from Highway 127 north of Baker. Little Dunes is directly off Highway 127; the main dunes are reached by Dumont Road.
- Planning Notes
- Motorized travel outside the open area is limited to designated routes; wilderness is closed to motor vehicles. Weekly holiday permit periods include Halloween, Thanksgiving, New Year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Presidents Day. Cell coverage can be unreliable. Food and fuel services listed by BLM are in nearby towns.
- Contact Email
- BLM_CA_Web_BA@blm.gov
Sources & Verification
Last verified October 14, 2026 using official destination information.
View Verification Sources
- BLM Dumont Dunes
- Camping availability — verified October 10, 2026
- Camping stay limits and conditions — verified October 10, 2026
- Primitive camping — verified October 10, 2026
- Visitor information email — verified October 10, 2026
- Arrival and access — verified October 10, 2026
- Permit prices and conditions — verified October 10, 2026
- Destination acreage — verified October 10, 2026
- Visitor information phone — verified October 10, 2026
- Visit planning — verified October 10, 2026
- Managing agency information — verified October 10, 2026
- Safety flag requirement — verified October 10, 2026
- Muffler requirement — verified October 10, 2026
- Spark arrestor requirement — verified October 10, 2026
- Riding terrain — verified October 10, 2026
- Vehicle access: SxS Allowed — verified October 14, 2026
- Restrictions — verified October 14, 2026
- Short Description — verified October 14, 2026
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