Summer highs: 100–120°F
BLM describes frequent strong winds and winter nights that can fall below freezing.
NWS point forecast ↗ · Seasons →Mojave Desertbig bowls and rugged horizons
Bring your baseprimitive desert camping
Plan your passcheck coverage for your exact dates
Check before you tow THE PAVEMENT ENDS. THE WEEKEND BEGINS.Big sand.
Big sand.
Good company. Your plan.
A sunrise ride, lunch back at camp and another evening with your crew. Put the practical pieces together now so there is more room for the weekend.
Find your flow.
Learn the open dunes and the designated-route country around them.
Get to know the riding →Make camp count.
Water, shade, meals and a meeting point. Bring a base that works for the crew.
Prepare your camp →Sort the passes.
Check your entry coverage and each machine’s California paperwork.
Check passes & permits →TRIP + MEAL PLANNERMore riding.
Build my Dumont weekend →More riding.
Less “who packed it?”
Choose your dates, camp and activities. Add the meals, groceries and supply stops that make a self-contained weekend come together.
Free to use. No account. Saved in your browser.
YOUR CREW. YOUR WEEKEND.From the first stop
From the first stop
to the last ride.
- PrepareDates, entry pass & a supply stop
- ArriveChoose your base & meeting plan
- RidePick your days, pace & activities
- GatherMeals at camp & the grocery list
An example of what you can plan. Your choices build the itinerary.
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THE STOP BEFORE THE SANDStock up.
Stock up.
Then head out.
Baker. Shoshone. Pahrump.
Choose the supply town that fits your route. Plan food, fuel, water and equipment before committing to camp, and confirm the services you need directly.
Explore towns & services →BEFORE THE CONVOY ROLLSCheck the sky.
Check the sky.
Check the approach.
Heat, wind and cold nights
Bring water and layers. Read the NWS warnings before committing to a ride.
NWS warnings ↗Paid access; primitive camping
Weekly and season passes cover entry. Little Dunes is beside Highway 127; the main-dunes approach crosses the Amargosa River.
BLM Barstow notices ↗Weekly pass: $30 / $40
Match your entry pass and California OHV paperwork to your trip.
Highways ↗ · Fees & rules →Baker, Shoshone or Pahrump
BLM names Baker, Shoshone and Pahrump for food, fuel and most necessities. No live station prices here.
Towns & services →Local planning facts shown above. A fresh NWS forecast and alerts replace the weather text when available.
BLM Dumont Dunes visitor information · Checked October 19, 2026. Confirm current notices and prices before travel.
YOUR FIRST DUMONT WEEKEND
Start with the right questions.
Do we need a pass for the tow vehicle?
The Dumont entry pass covers the primary vehicle, such as your tow vehicle or motorhome. Choose coverage for your dates, including holiday periods, and follow the official display instructions.
Entry passes & OHV paperwork →What kind of camping should we expect?
Plan a primitive, self-contained stay. Bring water and supplies, pack out trash, and check current restrictions before arrival. BLM limits camping to 14 consecutive days.
Build your camp plan →Will this planner reserve a site?
No. It organizes your dates, camp choice and activities. Buy passes and arrange any services directly with the provider.
Can the meals stay with the trip?
Yes. The connected Dune Guide USA Meal Planner uses your dates and crew size, then brings your menu and groceries back to your itinerary.
BLM Dumont Dunes visitor information · Checked October 19, 2026. Confirm current notices and prices before travel.
Free Dune Guide USA ArcadeA little sand.
A little sand.
A lot of adventure.
Pick a ride and explore the network’s available virtual adventures before the real weekend begins.
Enter the free Arcade →Play in your browser. Virtual adventures do not replace current maps or riding rules.
Camp Compass · Free safety toolMark camp.
Mark camp.
Find your way back.
Save camp before you ride. Camp Compass uses your phone’s GPS to show the distance and direction back, even beyond cell service.
Set it up before the trip. Installation needs a connection. Save your actual camp location when you arrive.
Read and share Camp Compass stories →Build a better weekend
Your dune trip, in one simple plan.
Independent visitor guide. Published by MCKINNEY DIGITAL HOLDINGS LLC. Not affiliated with or endorsed by BLM Barstow.
Visitor planning sources checked October 19, 2026. Current agency notices and on-site signs control.
