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Sunday, July 14, 2024
Other Names | Sheep Mountain, Hidden Valley, Mccullough Pass, Mojave Desert, Jean Dry Lake Area, Jean Dry Lake Bed |
Last Known Status | Open |
This dry lake offers plenty of camping and staging opportunities for RVs and is a great place for novice riders to learn or practice their skills. There are some surrounding trails along the edges of the dry lake bed, particularly to the north, however most just consist of sharp rocks and deep sand. There is, however, typically less dust and wind here than at nearby Eldorado Dry Lake Bed, and the lake bed is a bit larger. You may encounter one of the dedicated rangers who enforce the shooting regulations and often check for spark arresters.
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. strictly enforced |
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 | Some | Dedicated Rangers/Officers Armed OfficersJeep/SUV Patrol |
Approx Size | 42,880 acres (67 sq mi) | |
Miles Of Trail | 20 | |
Climate Type | Desert | |
Elevation | 2700 to 4000 ft. | |
Trail Maintenance | Not Marked, Not Rated, Not Maintained | |
Loose Dirt | Little | |
Hard Pack | Mostly | |
Sand | Some | |
Mud | Little | |
Dust | Little | |
Rocks | Some | surrounding trails |
Trees | None | |
Steep Hills | Few | |
Water Crossings | None | |
Small Jumps | Few | |
Large Jumps | None | |
Berms | None | |
Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
Single Track | None | |
Roads | All | |
Intersections | All | |
Rider Traffic | Some | |
Shade | None | |
Ranges/Gunfire | Some | |
Hazards | Few | (hazards not marked) Beware of cliffs. |
Novice | Mostly | |
Amateur | Little | |
Expert | None |
Area | Motorized Trails, Dry Lake Bed |
Land | BLM |
Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (S) | Jean |
Diesel | 1-5 Miles (S) | Jean |
Water | 1-5 Miles (S) | Jean |
RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (N) | Oasis Las Vegas RV Resort (800) 566-4707 |
RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (N) | Oasis Las Vegas RV Resort (800) 566-4707 |
Campground | 5-20 Miles (N) | Thousand Trails (702) 451-4647 |
Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (N) | Las Vegas |
Parking | (None) |
Entry | (None) |
Riding | (None) |
Camping | (None) |
Pros | free, camp or stage anywhere, not windy |
Cons | no shade, no single track, uninteresting terrain, dry, hot |
Our Rating | Fair |
Recommended Stay | Full Day winter/cooler months |
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Nearest City | Jean, NV | ||
| From: Las Vegas, NV
1) Take I-15 south to Sloan Road Exit (exit 25) 2) Turn left (east) off the ramp, go under the overpass 3) At stop sign turn right (south), proceed approx. 9 miles 4) Turn left (south-east) at Four Star Aggregates sign (paved road), proceed approx. 2 3/4 mile 5) Look for white spray painted arrow on road pointing left (east). Follow to dry lake bed 6) Stage anywhere. |
Contact Info | BLM - Southern Nevada District Office 4701 North Torrey Pines Drive Las Vegas, NV 89130 (702) 515-5000 blm_nv_sndo_web_mail@blm.gov www.blm.gov |
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