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Nellis Dunes

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Trail Map

Other Names

Apex, Las Vegas Dunes

Last Known Status

Open

Just off the highway near the outskirts of Las Vegas, this open area is easy to get to. The terrain is actually more of a mix of hard pack and loose dry dirt on endless rolling hills, and there are not as many actual sand dunes as the name implies, but there are some (south). This is a good practice spot for locals or family day trips.

Riders should use some extra caution because the area has a lot of rider traffic on weekends, many novices, and countless jumps and intersecting trails. This area offers no services, no shade and is primarily a day use area.

There is currently a Clark County proposal for a development project to create a designated OHV area at Nellis Dunes in order to accommodate the massive demand for off-road motorcycle recreation opportunities in the Las Vegas area. For more information visit the Clark County website.

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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
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	Not Recommended (camp anywhere)
Campfires	Some Areas
Night Riding	Unknown
Trail Blazing	Permitted
Alcohol	No Restriction
Rule Enforcement	Few/Periodic
Comment	high traffic, many intersections

TERRAIN

Approx Size	9,600 acres (15 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail	9
Climate Type	Desert
Elevation	2200 to 2200 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Not Marked, Not Rated, Not Maintained
Loose Dirt	Little
Hard Pack	Some
Sand	Some
Mud	Little
Dust	Mostly
Rocks	Some
Trees	None
Steep Hills	Many
Water Crossings	None
Small Jumps	Many
Large Jumps	Few
Berms	Few
Sand/Gravel Pits	Few
Single Track	Few
Roads	None
Intersections	Many
Rider Traffic	Many
Shade	None
Ranges/Gunfire	None
Hazards	Few	(hazards not marked) many intersections, high traffic
Novice	Some
Amateur	Mostly
Expert	Little
Comment	open play area

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails, Off-Road Dunes, Gravel Pit, mixed terrain/open play area/dunes

Land

BLM

MX TRACK

Features	Public
Max Engine Size	No Maximum
Min Engine Size	No Minimum
Comment	one motorcross track, sandy, lots of whoops

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	1-5 Miles (SW)	Petro Stopping Center (702) 644-0510
Diesel	1-5 Miles (SW)	Petro Stopping Center (702) 644-0510
Water	1-5 Miles (SW)	Hitchin' Post RV Park and Saloon (888) 433-8402
RV Hookup	1-5 Miles (SW)	Hitchin' Post RV Park and Saloon (888) 433-8402
RV Disposal	1-5 Miles (SW)	Petro Stopping Center (702) 644-0510
Campground	On Site	primitive camping, no services
Conv Store	1-5 Miles (SW)	Petro Stopping Center (702) 644-0510

FEES & PASSES

Parking	(None)
Entry	(None)
Riding	(None)
Camping	(None)
Comment	no fees/no services

RATINGS

Pros	easy to get to, close to town for Las Vegas locals, generally open (ride whenever you want)
Cons	busy, crowded, terrain is not that great
Our Rating	Fair
Recommended Stay	Half Day
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Las Vegas, NV

Trail Map

From: Las Vegas, NV
1) I-15 North from Las Vegas to Exit 58 (Apex)
2) Right off ramp onto 604 south (Las Vegas Blvd)
3) Immediate left into parking area.