Only made it up 2/3 of the way to the highest dune, but wow. I just didn't have time. You'll need 3 hours for the climb, and water. more
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12 Reviews| Hotel | GBP* | Distance | Rating |
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| Bun Boy Motel | £33 | 32.2 mi 51.7 km |
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| Hotel Nipton | £52 | 46.9 mi 75.5 km |
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| Primm Valley Resort & Casino | £34 | 52.5 mi 84.4 km |
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| Roughley Manor | £98 | 55.3 mi 88.9 km |
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| Sacred Sands | £183 | 64.7 mi 104.1 km |
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| restaurant | Distance | Rating |
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| Big Boy | 32.2 mi 51.7 km |
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| John's Place | 61.9 mi 99.5 km |
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| Utopia Yogurt | 67.3 mi 108.3 km |
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| Thing to Do | Distance | Rating |
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| World's Tallest Thermometer | 32.2 mi 51.7 km |
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| Alien Fresh Jerky | 32.2 mi 51.8 km |
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| Fashion Outlets of Las Vegas | 52.3 mi 84.1 km |
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| Title | Source |
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| “Kelso Dunes” | PlanetWare.com |
| “Park Service pumps life into Kelso Depot in Mojave Desert” | SignOnSanDiego.com |
| “The Life & Love of Sand Dunes” | Desert USA |
Only made it up 2/3 of the way to the highest dune, but wow. I just didn't have time. You'll need 3 hours for the climb, and water. more
We got there at 9:30 AM in August and it was still brutally hot. The walk from the parking lot, while brief in steps, felt quite long and considering any climbing was daunting as we got to within 1/4 mile of the dunes with three kids and two out of shape city-bred parents. Especially after we had passed the sign... more
The Kelso Sand Dunes are worth more than a quick visit. To get out and hike the dunes I would plan on two hours minimum. You could easily spend a half day or more here, exploring, picnicing (bring your own as there are no facilities). Great photo opps of friends and family standing and sliding on dunes! more
