Death Valley Sand Dunes

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(1.3K) · Lookout in Death Valley National Park, United States
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These dunes are the best known and easiest to visit in the national park. Located in central Death Valley near Stovepipe Wells, access is from Hwy. 190 …

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Mar 21, 2025
Stopped here for the dunes. Beautiful in every way. If I remember correctly we camped somewhere in the vicinity. Want to go back.Full review by Kai C
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

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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I don't know and they are a fair walk from parking lot. You could ask the visitor center
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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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Why is it called Death Valley?
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Have become part of our western history.
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