From the sand
Read local reporting alongside the official sources below. Headlines do not establish whether the area is open.
Official checks before departure
Weekly and season passes cover entry. Little Dunes is beside Highway 127; the main-dunes approach crosses the Amargosa River.
News across the network
Independent visitor guide. Published by MCKINNEY DIGITAL HOLDINGS LLC. Not affiliated with or endorsed by BLM Barstow.
Sources reviewed September 10, 2026. Current agency notices and on-site signs control.