Death Valley National Park Sand Dunes

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(1.3K) · Lookout in Death Valley National Park, United States
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Mar 13, 2025
The Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes in the middle of nowhere is something straight out of a movie set. I would imagine in strong winds it may not be a pleasant place to be but lucky for us it was perfect we…Full review by Linda P
Mar 12, 2025
The Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes in Death Valley National Park are a stunning and accessible natural wonder, offering a surreal landscape of rolling golden dunes framed by rugged mountains. These easily …Full review by OhioMomOf1
Feb 15, 2025
Large sand dunes stretch out to the mountain backdrops at Mesquite Sand Flats. The highest are about 150 feet high and are a mile from the trailhead (there’s no defined trail; you go wherever you wan…Full review by Brend482

Questions & answers

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Is the dunes accessible by car?
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Yes, there is a pullout and small parking lot adjacent to the dunes. You can walk out as far as you'd like or take pictures from the car. 4wheel drive is not needed.
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Is sand sledding allowed?
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Yes!
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Hello, are you able to access the dunes with a regular car, like a sedan? coming from Phoenix AZ I guess trough las Vegas NV!
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Hi, yes you can, there is a paved car park just off the main road and it is then a short walk of about 100 yds to the star tof the dunes themselves.
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Answer by Gavin B · Jun 3, 2015
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