Buttercup Sand Dunes is part of the greater Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area which covers sand dunes as far north as Ocotillo Wells and all the way south to Buttercup.

Located in the southeast corner of California, the Imperial Sand Dunes are the largest mass of sand dunes in the state. Formed by windblown sands of ancient Lake Cahuilla, the dune system extends for more than 40 miles in a band averaging 5 miles wide.

The main camping areas are Buttercup, Midway and Gray’s Well campgrounds along Gray’s Well Road south of Interstate 8 and Gecko and Roadrunner campgrounds along Gecko Road south of Highway 78. All offer parking pads, toilets and trash facilities.

Buttercup Campground, Imperial Sand Dunes is located on the southern tip of the dunes. The major part of the Imperial Sand Dunes stretches northward from this point. This is open, dry camping.

Buttercup Valley is perfect for outdoor adventurers of all ages. Four-wheel drive is needed. Rent out ATVs, Rhinos, Toy Haulers and Personal Watercraft. Yuma is about 20 miles from Imperial Sand Dunes also known as Algodones Sand Dunes.

Buttercup Sand Dunes is a subsection of the larger Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area, the largest mass of sand dunes in California. The Imperial Dunes, also sometimes called the Algodones Sand Dunes, stretches from the Salton Sea …

The Imperial Sand Dunes, sometimes called the Algodones Dunes, are the largest mass of sand dunes in California. This dune system extends for more than 40 miles along the eastern edge of the Imperial Valley agricultural region in a band averaging five miles in width.

2020年12月7日 · All in all, we would give the Buttercup Sand Dunes a sand riding rating of two out of a possible four stars. Lim­ited riding area, overenforcement by petty BLM rangers and steep and somewhat dangerous dune char­acteristics make it …

View and/or walk the beautiful Buttercup Dunes when traveling on the I-8. I found these amazing dunes when traveling from Phoenix to San Diego. These are a nice break from the 5+ hour drive.

Buttercup Ranger Station is located off of Grey's Well Road near Interstate 8. This station offers visitors a location to purchase their dunes permit, gather information and seek medical aid. This station is open Friday through Sunday from mid-October to …