The Glamis sand dunes are located off-of Hwy 78 between and Blythe, CA and Brawley, CA. There are two main routes you can take into the dunes depending on where you are traveling from. Keep in mind that you need a pass to be at the dunes so make sure you purchase one before you head out to Glamis or on-site once you get there.
If you are coming from the Los Angeles Area:
- Take the I-10 past Palm Springs/Indio to the 86S Expressway
- Take the 86S past the Salton Sea where it will join with Hwy 78
- Stay on the Hwy 78 out of Brawley **do not take 86 out of town**
- Hwy 78 merges with Hwy 115
- As Hwy 78/115 makes a big sweeping right turn, Turn left on Hwy 78
- Continue on the Hwy 78 to the Imperial Sand Dunes (approx. 19 miles)
- You can exit on Vendor Row or Gecko Road for campsite locations
If you are coming from Arizona:
- Take 1-10 West out of Arizona to Blythe, CA
- As you pass Blythe, look for the California Hwy 78 exit (Neighbors Blvd.). Exit here and at the top of the ramp turn left (South)
- Continue South on Hwy 78 through Ripley and Palo Verde **approx. 50 miles to Glamis**
- After you cross the railroad tracks, you will see Glamis Beach Store
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