Imperial Sand Dunes: Best Trailer Camping
Did you know that there are giant piles of sand all over the United States? And, some of these giant sand dunes even attract hundreds of thousands of tourists and travelers each year as sand dunes are great for thrill seekers, families, off-road enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a fantastic weekend getaway.
Out of all the various sand dunes around the country, the most attractive and best place for camping is Imperial Sand Dunes, Glamis in California. So, get ready to discover a new adventure with the best off-road rental vehicle from the trailer rentals in Glamis.
What is a sand dune?
A sand dune is a crescent-shaped ridge or hill of sand of many sizes. Usually, they are created by the wind blowing sand from nearby deserts or beaches. They take hundreds of years to create, and they are really fun to climb on and drive ATV’s over.
So, rent an RV and get ready for an adventurous getaway to the best sand dunes in the United States:
Imperial Sand Dunes, Glamis, California
The Imperial Sand Dunes, most commonly known as Glamis Dunes, is a 123,000-acre recreational OHV playground. Basically, Glamis is located in Imperial County, California which is just a short 30-minute drive from Brawley, California.
Hundreds of thousands of off-road travelers gravitate to Glamis in their RVs, and Travel Trailer rentals on holiday weekends from Halloween to Easter each year. To spend their vacation time riding off into the large mountain-sized sand dunes, and spending evenings by campfires and watching other fellow campers racing up Comp Hill. And later, relax in the comfort of their RV’s.
All RV camping in Glamis is considered boon docking or dry camping, meaning there are no electrical or water hookups. So, if you are looking to camp at the Glamis Sand Dunes in your RV rental or Travel Trailer, then you have plenty of camping areas to pick from. The major places to RV camp at the Glamis Sand Dunes are:
- Cement Flats,
- The Washes, Gecko Road
- Loop, and Keyhole
Newcomers with an RV and first timers to the Dunes would probably have an easier time camping along Gecko Road or the cement flats because they are simple drive-in spots. Moreover, all camping in Glamis is first come first serve, so while planning your trip, do not forget to plan to get there before the busy weekend starts.
There are several locations to access the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area. Some areas require a 4×4 vehicle to access the area. Some areas have different amenities available. For up- to date information, check out the BLM website. And you do not need to worry about not having enough water or your tanks getting full because water trucks and tank dumping trucks drive through the more popular RV camping areas
So, what are you waiting for? Pack your bags, rent an RV and get ready to explore this new adventure.
