Can you reserve a site at Clayton Valley Sand Dunes?

No. Clayton Valley Sand Dunes is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Clayton Valley Sand Dunes

Facility · Nevada ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

Tonopah Field Office (Bureau of Land Management NV) · Open Access

4,298 ft
Elevation

Clayton Valley Sand Dunes was designated as a SRMA in the Tonopah RMP and ROD. The site is closed to competitive recreational events. OHV use is limited to existing roads and trails. OHV use on un-vegetated sand areas is allowed.

Getting there

Travel SR 265 to Silver Peak continue on the road past the industrial plant, continue down the Oasis Divide Road for approximately 6.3 miles, Dunes are located on the right.

37.68277, -117.61291 · 37°40'58.0"N 117°36'46.5"W

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Typical weather

Typically 97°F in Jul, down to 45°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	46	53	62	68	78	89	97	95	85	72	57	45
Low °F	19	24	33	39	49	57	63	61	51	38	27	18
Precip in	0.3	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.3	0.2	0.7	0.4	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

Stay limit: 14 day

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Clayton Valley Sand Dunes

Can you reserve a site at Clayton Valley Sand Dunes?: No. Clayton Valley Sand Dunes is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
How long can you stay at Clayton Valley Sand Dunes?: 14 day

Camping near Clayton Valley Sand Dunes

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Mizpah Hotel 33.8 mi · Facility
Eureka Dunes Campground (Primitive) 39.6 mi · Facility
Grandview Campground 39.7 mi · Campground
Mesquite Spring Campground 51.5 mi · Facility
Horton Creek Campground 56.9 mi · Campground
Sage Flat Campground 58.2 mi · Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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