Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation area has the BEST dunes for sand lovers & their toys. Glamis & Gordons Well have several camping areas, as well as promising days of fun & great riding for all levels. My review is mainly about Gordons Well, but I mention Glamis too. Glamis is considered the north side of the dunes, while Gordons Well is on the south side. Its an easy ride along the Sand Highway which connects the two if you want to go from one to the other ; About an hour or two depending on speed, stops, and whatever. Gordons Well is just 36 miles past El Centro, with a clearly marked exit. If you are dry camping, you will be at Dune Buggy Flats on the north side of I-8, or on the south side of the freeway at Buttercup, or Midway. Ogilby is just up a bit further. If you want a hassle free desert experience, try pulling in at McMillins RV Campground. I have been keeping my Toyhauler at McMillins RV Campground year round for the last four seasons. I like the full hookups. Camp Manager Brit Ford & his wife Ava, have maintained the camp on site for the last 15 yrs. There are a lot of desert people who do the same as I do, and some just stay for the season between Oct.1st thru May 31st., either way, its great to not have to haul your toys & RV back and forth. They also offer RV storage for the season, orvyear round. Overniters are welcome and they have shower & laundry facilities as well. Pets are welcome, but need to be leashed. They have ice & firewood available too. I like knowing that my trailer is in a safe, well maintained park. Next door is the former Pair-A-Dice diner, bar, & parts store, now known as Duners Diner. The new owner has a great , friendly staff, the outside eating area is nice, and the place serves breakfast, lunch & dinner on the weekends during Desert Season, and attracts a crowd at times. One of my favorite moments at Gordons Well is the Sand Drags. Racers of Sand Cars, Dirtbikes, Quads & SidebySides start lining up around 3pm and go til' dusk. This is big during holiday weekends, CRAZY FUN, but the Sheriffs & Rangers are out there trying to keep things safe too. Okay, thats my two cents worth! read more

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