Glamis Dunes
Glamis Dunes
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
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Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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These dunes have been designated a national natural landmark and are off limits to all motorized vehicles.
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CKlass90
Aberdeen, ID124 contributions
Mar 2022
Enjoyed our time dry camping in RVs. Bad wind storms come through so be prepared with shelter - sometimes for a whole day and night and i'm not sure a tent would cut it. Even in our RV the sand blew in. Really beautiful and if you stay there for an extended period there is a truck that comes round that will refill your water (for $1 per gallon) and empty your poop and grey water (not sure on cost). Pretty loud at night if you have young kids, people drive late at night and party with music because it's really hot during the day.
The worst part was we got fuel there for our UTVs and it blew up an engine. Shop we use a lot to work on our engines took it apart and showed it was bad fuel. So don't buy fuel from there!!!! Best to take your own fuel.
The worst part was we got fuel there for our UTVs and it blew up an engine. Shop we use a lot to work on our engines took it apart and showed it was bad fuel. So don't buy fuel from there!!!! Best to take your own fuel.
Written March 29, 2022
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BRDGDD
Los Angeles, CA2 contributions
Feb 2018 • Friends
My family and friends have been going to Glamis since the 70's
A great vacation spot for camping & riding the dunes.
Try it if you want a great time.
Remember, a seasonal location. Best times to go Halloween through spring break.
Plan to camp for days for an awesome time!
DON'T FORGET YOUR CAMPING PERMIT
A great vacation spot for camping & riding the dunes.
Try it if you want a great time.
Remember, a seasonal location. Best times to go Halloween through spring break.
Plan to camp for days for an awesome time!
DON'T FORGET YOUR CAMPING PERMIT
Written February 21, 2018
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Michele3199
15 contributions
Feb 2015 • Couples
If your into off road riding this is the spot to go to. This place is AMAZING!! This is my 3rd year here and I cannot wait to go back. We go out to Glamis every presidents week and rent an RV from rvrentaloutlet.com and have our Polaris rzr shipped out and can say this is hands down by far the BEST PLACE EVER!!! Riding is such an adrenaline rush. We stay on Gecko road pad 2 usually only draw back is that it's a ride away from vendors row where they have a beach store and clothing food and machine vendors. There is a small area as you turn onto Gecko road where you can get food and service parts for your machines. It's an easier ride to the Duners Diner in Yuma. If you love the sun sand and being on your machine as much as I do then you MUST GO!! And see for yourself Google Glamis and you can read all about it. A big favorite of everyone is China Wall and Oldsmobile Hill. They have the turkey races where anyone can compete and run your machine down the center of a flat area of the dunes a lot of fun to watch and see all the different machines there. Also there is a cost you must by passes for your RV and Machine it's a requirement. They have Rangers there for everyone's safety. Happy Duning all!!! 😀
Written February 20, 2015
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bbrown173
Las Vegas, Nevada1 contribution
Jan 2021
Glamis is wonderful, but there’s a helicopter that flys over the dunes who starts out from Boardmanville Trading Post, which is on the other side of the railroad tracks The pilot spoke with us at the bar saying the flight was around 20 mins per my husbands memory and only $60. Per person was mentioned. After I got home, I found my credit card had been charged $244.00 for two people. According to the pilot, he told us over and over that the price was $120.00 each which he never mentioned the price was doubled. When I insisted that he did not, he basically called me a liar. The flight was fun but not worth $120.00. Beware. Glamis on the other hand is well worth the dining experience
Written January 18, 2021
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AXA Dave
Glamis, CA99 contributions
Feb 2018 • Business
My first time in Glamis was about five years ago, We now reside here all winter. To say we love it would be an understatement.
If your looking for beautiful and adventure all in one day, you’ll find it in Glamis.
If your looking for beautiful and adventure all in one day, you’ll find it in Glamis.
Written February 1, 2018
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Exploration15125
Palm Springs, California2 contributions
The Glamis Sand dunes is an awesome vacation for familys with or without kids, or young adults out on their own. I have been visiting these specific dunes since i was two monrths old and every year since then have returned at least once.
For a family trip you sould go on an off season, this means when its not a thee/four day weekend or a holiday... because there will be a large amount of parties, and is unsafe fir the young kids, becaus people are reckless. it is also loud and very fast paced...
But if you are looking for a party spot, go for it..
I have been to Glamis for both numerous times and enjoy them equally, the dunes shold be recognized as a natural beauty as well as a great spot to ride your sand toys... but if you go i ask that you respect the dunes and leave them cleaner than when you came... Thank you
For a family trip you sould go on an off season, this means when its not a thee/four day weekend or a holiday... because there will be a large amount of parties, and is unsafe fir the young kids, becaus people are reckless. it is also loud and very fast paced...
But if you are looking for a party spot, go for it..
I have been to Glamis for both numerous times and enjoy them equally, the dunes shold be recognized as a natural beauty as well as a great spot to ride your sand toys... but if you go i ask that you respect the dunes and leave them cleaner than when you came... Thank you
Written February 18, 2005
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LovelyLexi2010
Dallas, TX239 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
We came to glamis for some atv riding and dirt bike riding. It was everything you here about lots of dunes to ride and plenty of terrain to cover. It being March it was off season and not many people were there. Which we thought was great we pretty much had the dunes to ourselves. The down side to that is pretty much everything is closed at the dunes except for a little store at the top of gecko road. Facilities were clean and very well kept. Take lots of water the heat is intense. Brawley is 20 minutes from you with a large grocery store, eateries and a couple of hotels.
Written March 15, 2017
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Maxim123153
Nuneaton, UK2,229 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
Absolutely astonishing to see - we wondered what the strange colour on the horizon was and as we drew nearer we could see it was sand dunes.
It is a strange feeling driving through these.
Take extreme caution if you have to drive through and sand onthe road - we got stuck and had to be pushed out.
It is a strange feeling driving through these.
Take extreme caution if you have to drive through and sand onthe road - we got stuck and had to be pushed out.
Written May 31, 2016
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MargoHemet
Los Angeles, CA16 contributions
Nov 2014 • Friends
What can i say, Glamis is one of my favorite places on earth, the beauty and simplicity of the desert is beyond compare . . . but it is not for everyone. To have the best trip possible, you need to be prepared that you are going to be in the middle of the desert, that means that you must pack in what you need and want and pack out everything as well (there are porta poties there as well as a store and some vendors for food if you need it). Best to have an ATV of some sort to enjoy the dunes. they do rent them there if you need one. and they also do rent & deliver an RV if you need one as well. What can i say i just love this place
Written December 3, 2014
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ernie7362
Palmdale, CA3 contributions
Nov 2014 • Family
Nice place for the kids and adults ..off road..atv...camping lots of fun...thanksgiving weekend hear we com glamis!!!
Written September 9, 2015
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where do i have my sxs shipped to if im coming out there and staying in a rented camper
In the air or on top of oldsmobile hill.
how much would itcost to have my sxs shipped out to glamis
a million dollars
Put your flag up, problem solved.
No flags are allowed in Glamis for many different legal reasons due to blind people and people that are drunk.
Is it possible just to go there to take pictures ?? Any advice
ki0ki
Williamsburg, VA6,299 contributions
yes. nice turn out from road that overlooks much of the dunes. lots of no parking signs on main road. or take pictures on the fly.
Raoufzwai TV - ر
San Diego, CA
Can you drive in the sand with your own car?
AXA Dave
Glamis, CA99 contributions
On vendor row and the outskirts.
Not in the dunes tho.
gracetravels
35 contributions
Hi! I am interested in renting ATVs here. Are there any companies that offer rentals on site? Or tours? For 12/29 or 12/30. Thanks!
AXA Dave
Glamis, CA99 contributions
America’s Extreme Off-Roading Adventures has UTVs for rent all winter long.
like to know about cost's-r.v. rental -parking /usage fee-a.t.v..any info. would be appreciated .