Facility · Nevada ·
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management
Las Vegas Field Office (Bureau of Land Management NV) · Open Access
Jean Dry Lake provides hundreds of miles of trails to the casual and expert Off-highway vehicle enthusiast alike. At the center of the area is the area's namesake, Jean Dry Lake. Although the name implies that the lakebed is dry, it has the potential of flooding and holding water long after a rainfall. After substantial precipitation events, the lakebed can hold several inches to several feet of water. Travel on the lakebed after a precipitation events is not recommended. Outside of the dry lakebed, motorized vehicle use is limited to existing roads and trails.
Jean Dry Lake is approximately 26 miles south of Las Vegas. Take Interstate-15 South to the Sloan Road exit (exit 25). Make a left and head to Las Vegas Boulevard. On Las Vegas Boulevard make a right and travel approximately 10 miles to Knight Ranch Road. Make a left onto Knight Ranch Road. From here Jean Dry Lake Bed is visible.
35.80489, -115.27425 · 35°48'17.6"N 115°16'27.3"W
Typically 102°F in Jul, down to 54°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 55 | 59 | 67 | 75 | 87 | 98 | 102 | 100 | 91 | 78 | 63 | 54 |
| Low °F | 32 | 35 | 39 | 45 | 54 | 62 | 69 | 66 | 60 | 50 | 38 | 32 |
| Precip in | 0.9 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Stay limit: 14 days
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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