Dumont Dunes

Bordered by steep volcanic hills and the slow running Amargosa River, the region is easily recognized from a distance by its distinctive sand dunes.

Most of the dunes are incorporated in the Dumont Dunes Off-Highway Vehicle Area, which is administered by the Bureau of Land Management as a recreational area for off-road vehicle sports, hiking, camping, rock climbing, and rock collecting.

The low elevation in the area makes for warm to extremely hot conditions in spring and summer.

Wildlife native to Dumont Dunes includes the Mojave fringe-toed lizard, which is under watch by the U.S.

This article incorporates public domain material from the Bureau of Land Management