Sand Mountain Recreation Area

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Sand Mountain Recreation Area
Bureau of Land Management
Carson City Field Office
5665 Morgan Mill Road
Carson City, Nevada 89701
Phone: 775-885-6000

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Overview

Sand Mountain is composed of a 600-foot high mound of sand that stretches for two miles. This enormous sand dune was created by sand carried by the wind from the beaches of a prehistoric inland sea that once covered much of Nevada. This area is heavily used by ATV enthusiasts.
Area:	4,795 acres
Elevation:	Base of the Dunes: 4,115 feet Sand Springs Pony Express Station: 3,953 feet
Fees:	See the Fee Schedule for Sand Mountain Recreation Area.
Hours:	Open year-round.
Visitor Center:	No
Facilities:	Vault toilets, informational kiosks.
Directions:	Just north of U.S. Highway 50, 25 miles east of Fallon, Nevada. Get directions from Google Maps. Get directions from MapQuest.
Coordinates:	Map Coordinates (NAD83): Base of the Dunes: 39 18.212N; 118 23.822W. Sand Springs Pony Express Station: 39 16.511N; 118 24.798W.
Weather:	Spring and fall offer the best weather at Sand Mountain. Mid-winter months can be cold and wet and summer days can be hot, dry, and windy. See Canyon Country Weather for more information. Sunrise/Sunset

Regulations:	Rules for the Sand Mountain Recreation Area. See Pets in the Parks and Backcountry.
Precautions:	See Backcountry Considerations. See Backcountry Emergencies.

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Camping

There is a designated dry-camping area near the base of Sand Mountain. Camp only within this designated area. Two vault toilets are provided, however, visitors should bring plenty of water for drinking and washing since none is available at the site. Campfires are permitted, but there is no wood available. Sites are allocated on a first come, first served basis.

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Hiking

There are really no established hiking trails within the recreation area, but hikers can climb the sand dunes if they are careful to watch for motorized recreation vehicles that can come up suddenly.

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This page was last updated Monday, June 15, 2009

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