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Tonopah Dunes

Saturday, December 23, 2023

Dune Map

Other Names

Pole Line Dunes, Tonopah, Crescent Dunes

Last Known Status

Open

This is the rough equivalent to Sand Mountain, but without the crowds, fees and regulations. The dunes are steep and tall, and there are plenty of jumping opportunities, but use caution and beware the many cutaway back sides. The sand is medium fine so paddle tires are recommended for motorcycles. The staging area is soft and deep at the edges and there are no services.

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REGULATIONS

Permit Required	Yes	NVOHV sticker required
Dates Open	Year-Round
Other ATV Stickers Accepted	Yes	Nevada registration is not required if the vehicle is already registered in another state and will be located in Nevada for no more than 15 days.
Spark Arrestor	Yes	A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Noise Limit	Yes (96 dB)
Whip Flags	Not Required	Whip Flags Recommended For Safety
Maximum Vehicle Width	No Restriction
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes	Permitted
ATVs	Permitted
UTV & SXS	Permitted
SUVs & Jeeps (registered)	Permitted
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered)	Permitted
2 Stroke Engines	No Restriction
Camping	No Restriction	(camp anywhere)
Campfires	No Restriction
Night Riding	Yes
Trail Blazing	Permitted
Alcohol	No Restriction
Rule Enforcement	None

TERRAIN

Approx Size	2,560 acres (4 sq mi)
Climate Type	Desert
Elevation	6000 to 6000 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Not Marked, Not Rated, Not Maintained
Loose Dirt	None
Hard Pack	None
Sand	All	paddle or sand tire recommended for best experience
Mud	None
Dust	All
Rocks	Little
Trees	None
Steep Hills	Many
Water Crossings	None
Small Jumps	Many
Large Jumps	Many
Berms	None
Sand/Gravel Pits	None
Single Track	None
Roads	None
Intersections	None
Rider Traffic	Few
Shade	None
Ranges/Gunfire	Many
Hazards	Few	(hazards not marked) deep sand at edges of staging area
Novice	Some
Amateur	Mostly
Expert	Some
Comment	high peaks, steep dunes, sand is soft and deep enough to get RV stuck

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Off-Road Dunes

Land

BLM

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	5-20 Miles (SE)	Chevron (775) 482-8433
Diesel	5-20 Miles (SE)	Chevron (775) 482-8433
Water	5-20 Miles (SE)	potable water Tonopah Station RV Park (866) 611-9777
RV Hookup	5-20 Miles (SE)	Tonopah Station RV Park (866) 611-9777
RV Disposal	5-20 Miles (SE)	Tonopah Station RV Park (866) 611-9777
Campground	On Site
Conv Store	5-20 Miles (SE)	Chevron (775) 482-8433

FEES & PASSES

Parking	(None)
Entry	(None)
Riding	(None)
Camping	(None)

RATINGS

Pros	lawless, open, secluded, free, not crowded, big dune jumps
Cons	dry, hot, deep sand for RV's and trucks, no shade, no services
Our Rating	Good
Recommended Stay	Full Day
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Tonopah, NV

Dune Map

From: Reno, NV
1) 95 S to Tonopah
2) Left (NE) on Pole Line Rd. (2 miles north of downtown)
GPS N 28.05.631 W117.18.493
3) Follow Pole Line Rd. 9.1 miles to entrance on right
(look for a white arrow painted on the road)
4) Proceed on dirt road 1 mile straight ahead to staging area on left.