Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area - Imperial Valley
This 40-mile-long dune system is one of the largest in the United States.
Formed by windblown beach sands of ancient Lake Cahuilla, some crests reach heights of
over 300 feet. These expansive dune formations offer picturesque scenery, opportunities
for solitude, a chance to view rare plants and animals, and a playground for OHVs.
Heber Dunes State Vehicle Recr Area - Heber CA
343 acres area located south of El Centro. It is primarily used for off-road recreation,
however, camping, picnicking, and baseball are also popular activities in the park.
Ocotillo Wells State Vehicle Recr Area - East Borrego
42,000 acres of desert terrain, from below sea level to 400 foot elevations. It is a motorcycle, four-wheel drive, all-terrain vehicle, and dune buggy use area.
The wash-and-ridge terrain includes a butte with dunes and a sand bowl, a blow-sand dune, springs and a camp on a former homestead site.
The park has pay showers, picnic tables, shade ramadas, fire rings and a dump station available.