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Jean Roach Dry Lake Bed

Sunday, July 14, 2024

Other Names

Sheep Mountain, Hidden Valley, Mccullough Pass, Mojave Desert, Jean Dry Lake Area, Jean Dry Lake Bed

Last Known StatusOpen

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.

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REGULATIONS

Permit RequiredYesNVOHV sticker required
Dates OpenYear-Round
Other ATV Stickers AcceptedYesNevada 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 ArrestorYesA spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
strictly enforced
Noise LimitYes (96 dB)
Whip FlagsNot Required
Maximum Vehicle WidthNo Restriction
Allow Dirt Bikes, Trail Bikes and Motorcycles Motorcycles & Dirt BikesPermitted
Allow All Terrain Vehicles / Quads / Four Wheelers ATVsPermitted
Allow Utility Terrain Vehicles, Side by Sides (SXS), RZR UTV & SXSPermitted
Allow 4x4 Jeeps, SUVs and 4 x 4 Trucks with License Plates SUVs & Jeeps (registered)Permitted
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail
4x4 (unregistered)
Permitted
2 Stroke EnginesNo Restriction
Camping / Overnight RV Parking CampingNo Restriction(camp anywhere)
Campfire Restrictions CampfiresNo Restriction
Night RidingYesNot Recommended
Trail BlazingPermitted
AlcoholNo Restriction
Rule EnforcementSomeDedicated Rangers/Officers
Armed OfficersJeep/SUV Patrol
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TERRAIN

Approx Size42,880 acres (67 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail20
Climate TypeDesert
Elevation2700 to 4000 ft.
Trail MaintenanceNot Marked, Not Rated, Not Maintained
Loose DirtThis trail has little loose dirt.Little
Hard PackThe trail has mostly hard pack terrain.Mostly
SandThis trail has some sandy areas.Some
MudThe trail has little mud after it rains.Little
DustThe trail has little dust on typical days.Little
RocksThis trail has some rocks.Somesurrounding trails
TreesThe trail has no trees.None
Steep HillsThis trail has few steep hills.Few
Water CrossingsThe trail has no water crossings.None
Small JumpsThis trail has few small jumps.Few
Large JumpsThis trail has no large jumps.None
BermsThe trail has no berms.None
Sand/Gravel PitsThis BLM land has no sand or gravel pits.None
Single TrackThis BLM land has no single track trails.None
RoadsThis BLM land has almost all roads.All
IntersectionsThis trail has almost all intersections.All
Rider TrafficThe BLM land has some rider traffic on typical days.Some
ShadeThis BLM land has no shaded areas.None
Ranges/GunfireThis BLM land has some shooting ranges or gunfire.Some
HazardsThis trail has few hazards.Few(hazards not marked)
Beware of cliffs.
Easy Terrain NoviceThis trail has mostly beginner terrain.Mostly
Moderate Terrain AmateurThis trail has little intermediate level terrain.Little
Difficult Terrain ExpertThis trail has no expert terrain.None

TYPE OF AREA

AreaMotorized Trails, Dry Lake Bed
LandBLM

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline Gasoline1-5 Miles (S)Jean
Diesel Diesel1-5 Miles (S)Jean
Potable Water Water1-5 Miles (S)Jean
RV Hookups RV Hookup5-20 Miles (N)Oasis Las Vegas RV Resort (800) 566-4707
RV Dump Station RV Disposal5-20 Miles (N)Oasis Las Vegas RV Resort (800) 566-4707
Primitive Camping Campground5-20 Miles (N)Thousand Trails (702) 451-4647
Convenience Store Conv Store5-20 Miles (N)Las Vegas

FEES & PASSES

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

RATINGS

Prosfree, camp or stage anywhere, not windy
Consno shade, no single track, uninteresting terrain, dry, hot
Our RatingRatingFair
Recommended StayFull Day
winter/cooler months
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest CityJean, NV
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Trail MapGo To Trail Map
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.

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact InfoBLM - 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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