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Eldorado Dry Lake Bed

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

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Other Names

Eldorado Dry Lake Valley Area, Eldorado Valley, Black Mountain, Mccullogh Range, Black Hill, Mojave Desert

Last Known Status

Open

This large flat dry lake offers only novice terrain and no services. Strong winds are somewhat typical in this area, producing dirt devils that will relentlessly sand blast your day camp. Also beware the trash and debris such as broken glass and scrap metal that is scattered throughout some parts of this area.

There aren't many side trails or any single-track that is easy to find, but it is a great place to break in a motor or to take out the kids for a few hours. For more interesting terrain and better camping, we recommend nearby Nelson Hills, or Jean Roach Dry Lake Bed.

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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
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	Not Recommended
Trail Blazing	Permitted
Alcohol	No Restriction
Rule Enforcement	None

TERRAIN

Approx Size	12,800 acres (20 sq mi)
Climate Type	Desert
Elevation	1700 to 1800 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Not Marked, Not Rated, Not Maintained
Loose Dirt	Some
Hard Pack	Mostly
Sand	Some
Mud	None
Dust	All
Rocks	None
Trees	None
Steep Hills	None
Water Crossings	None
Small Jumps	None
Large Jumps	None
Berms	None
Sand/Gravel Pits	None
Single Track	None
Roads	Few
Intersections	All
Rider Traffic	Few
Shade	None
Ranges/Gunfire	None
Hazards	None
Novice	All
Amateur	None
Expert	None

TYPE OF AREA

Area	dry lake bed

Land

BLM

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	5-20 Miles (NE)	Boulder City
Diesel	5-20 Miles (NE)	Boulder City
Water	5-20 Miles (NE)	Boulder City
RV Hookup	5-20 Miles (NE)	Boulder Oaks RV Resort (800) 478-5687
RV Disposal	5-20 Miles (NE)	Boulder Oaks RV Resort (800) 478-5687
Campground	5-20 Miles (NE)	Boulder Beach (Lake Mead NRA)
Conv Store	5-20 Miles (NE)	Boulder City

FEES & PASSES

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

RATINGS

Pros	free, great place for novice riders, large area
Cons	windy, very dusty, trash and debris everywhere
Our Rating	Poor
Recommended Stay	Half Day winter/cooler months
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Boulder City, NV

Trail Map

From: Las Vegas, NV
1) Take I-93 east toward Boulder City
2) Take exit for I-95 south, continue approx. 5 1/2 miles
3) Dry lake bed will be on your right (west). Stage anywhere.