Dumont Dunes
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Dumont Dunes is an area of the Mojave Desert containing large sand dunes, located approximately 31 miles north of Baker, California on California State Route 127. 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.[1]
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[edit] Wildlife
Wildlife native to Dumont Dunes includes the Mojave fringe-toed lizard, which is under watch by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for possible listing as an endangered species. Such listing could result in restriction or suspension of recreational uses at Dumont Dunes.[2]
[edit] Entrance Fees
Dumont Dunes rates as of September 1, 2008 are:
- $30 weekly pass
- $40 weekly holiday pass
- $90 annual pass
- $120 annual pass w/ holidays
A $10 discount is currently being offered on Annual passes through the end of September.
Passes can be purchased online through Dumont Dunes Permits
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[edit] References
- ^ Bureau of Land Management. "Dumont Dunes Off-Highway Vehicle Area". U.S. Department of the Interior. http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/barstow/dumont.html. Retrieved 2008-09-01.
- ^ Rogers, Keith (2008-01-11). "Officials seek to protect desert reptile". Las Vegas Review-Journal. http://www.lvrj.com/news/13702907.html. Retrieved 2008-09-01.
