Places In The Glamis Dunes

75 places in the Imperial Sand Dunes

Every hill, landmark, camp, wash and crossing in Glamis Guide. Each one has its own page with a photo, its story, elevation, coordinates and the places nearby. In the app, every one of them is a tap away, with a straight line, distance and direction from where you stand.

Hills And Landmarks

Banshee PointA high ridge deep in the dunes, known for the sound of two-stroke engines echoing across the sand.
Brawley SlideA steep, fast drop that is not for the faint of heart.
Buttercup Competition HillA towering dune on the Buttercup side, this hill is where riders line up to see who can charge the steep face the…
Carla's BenchCarla's Bench is frequently mentioned in dune-riding circles as a point of interest or informal spot in Glamis Sand…
CemeteryA small desert cemetery that carries quiet history in the middle of the dunes.
China WallA massive, steep dune that looks like it was dropped into the desert with a straight edge.
Competition HillCompetition Hill was once the most popular gathering spot in Glamis, where riders lined up to race and crowds gathered…
Fireman's BoxThe memorial is meant to honor the 19 hotshots who died in the 2013 Yarnell fire in Prescott, AZ.
FlagpoleA well-known rally point in the Glamis dunes.
Gordons WellA well-known entry point on the southern edge of the dunes, Gordon’s Well serves as both a staging area and a meeting…
Grays WellGray’s Well sits near the southern entrance to the dunes and is one of the main staging areas for Buttercup.
Honda PointA legendary gathering spot for the Honda crew back in the heyday of three-wheelers and early quads.
K2Rising above the surrounding dunes, K2 is one of the tallest and most respected peaks in Glamis.
Lizard HillA quiet rise in the dunes, often overlooked but easy to spot thanks to the small rock lizard sculpture that gave it its…
MidwayMidway sits between Glamis and Buttercup, making it a natural stop for riders traveling across the dunes.
OgilbyOgilby is a quieter camping area on the southwest edge of the dunes, away from the busier Glamis and Gecko crowds.
Ogilby Microwave TowerA tall communications tower that rises above the desert near Ogilby.
Oldsmobile HillThe crown jewel of Glamis.
Patton ValleyA wide, smooth stretch of dunes with long lines and sweeping bowls.
Plank RoadA preserved section of the original wooden road laid across the Imperial Sand Dunes in the early 1900s.
Sand DragsA long straight stretch along Gecko Road where riders line up to race side by side.
Satellite BarA small hard-to-miss metal post with an old satellite dish attached.
Sunset HillGlamis’ unofficial evening hangout.
SwingsetA random surprise deep in the dunes, a handmade swing set standing alone in the sand.
Test HillA steep climb where riders put their machines to the test, this hill has long been a proving ground in the dunes.
The CeilingThis stretch of dunes rises high and forms a ridge that feels like the roof of Glamis.
The WallA massive dune face that rises like a wave in the middle of the sand.
The WindmillA small metal windmill frame tucked out in the open dunes.
TroughIt is just a metal trough out in the dunes.

Camps

Washes

The 24 numbered washes along Gecko Road. See all the washes on one page

Crossings And Ranger Stations