{"id":3918,"date":"2020-05-01T00:38:43","date_gmt":"2020-05-01T07:38:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tx.netius.net\/?p=3918"},"modified":"2022-04-27T21:29:40","modified_gmt":"2022-04-28T04:29:40","slug":"kelso-dunes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/sightsee\/kelso-dunes\/","title":{"rendered":"Kelso Dunes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kelso Dunes, Mojave NP<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Kelso Sand Dunes<\/strong> are a unique geological feature in the middle of the Mojave desert; Located in triangle of high desert in between Barstow, the Interstate 40 and the Interstate 15.<\/p>\n

The (long) main (dirt) road (bumpy) access to these sands dunes – is located off of paved Kelbaker Road<\/a>, which is just south of the train depot at Kelso, CA<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"check\"Kelbaker Road is located right off Interstate 40<\/strong>, at the eastern edge of Mojave National Preserve<\/a>. From Barstow California take Interstate 40 eastbound to Kelbaker Road exit, turn north & follow the signs\u00a0 20+ miles to the Kelso Dunes. The dirt road that accesses the sand dunes is a coupla miles of washboard & low rider passenger cars should use caution.<\/p>\n

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There is no off road OHV access on these dunes –<\/strong> as this vast desert area of flowing & blowing sand is part of the protected Mojave NP<\/a>. Nearby, the historic Mojave Road is a dirt 4×4 trail<\/strong> <\/a>that cuts straight thru the desert 138 rough miles, from the Colorado River to Afton Canyon near Barstow, CA<\/p>\n

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Kelso Depot, Mojave NP
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Primitive Camping Mojave Desert<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Granite\u00a0Mountains has secret boulder coves and primitive camp sites. Mountain biking, stargazing and b\"bike\"ouldering (rock climbing) are abundant this region. Open camping on nearly any dirt road is an option, but pay attention yo signs as there are a few private ranches in these parts. Free camp spots serve as an excellent overnight stop for \"hike\"those traveling to and from the east — Vegas, NV, Grand Canyon, AZ or Utah.<\/p>\n

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Campground Camping Mojave Desert<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Mojave National Preserve<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n