Imperial Sand Dunes (Glamis) season by RV

The off-road dune season at the BLM’s Imperial Sand Dunes.

Dates
Permit season Oct 1 – Apr 15 (not posted)
From downtown LA
223 mi · about 4 h 13 min (car, no traffic)
Venue
Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area
RV camping
On-site RV camping

Checked against blm.gov Oct 28, 2026.

Dates and getting there

The off-road dune season at the BLM’s Imperial Sand Dunes.

Permit season Oct 1 – Apr 15. Check the official site before you plan dates.

Drive: about 223 road miles from downtown LA, roughly 4 h 13 min by car (OSRM routing checked 2026-10-28, no traffic). Allow more in an RV.

RV camping at the event

On-site RV camping.

  • Permits are required from October 1 through April 15: $55 a week in advance, $70 a week onsite, or $185 for the season. Check the BLM page for holiday closures. BLM Imperial Sand Dunes

Where to stay

6 RV-friendly campgrounds within 60 mi of the venue. Drive times are OSRM car estimates from the venue, no traffic. Availability not checked; event weekends fill early.

  • Rivers Edge RV Resort, listing photo
    Photo: Campspot listing
    Rivers Edge RV ResortWinterhaven · 78 min drive (53 mi) · Electric · RVs up to 48 ft (listing data)From $55/night listed; may change for event datesReserve on Campspot ↗
  • Yuma River Front KOA Journey, listing photo
    Photo: KOA listing
    Yuma River Front KOA JourneyYuma · 82 min drive (56.1 mi)From $50/night listed; may change for event datesReserve on KOA ↗
  • Ehrenberg / River Sands KOA Holiday, listing photo
    Photo: KOA listing
    Ehrenberg / River Sands KOA HolidayEhrenberg · 82 min drive (69.9 mi)Rate on the booking siteReserve on KOA ↗
  • Desert Holiday RV Resort, listing photo
    Photo: Campspot listing
    Desert Holiday RV ResortYuma · 86 min drive (58.7 mi) · Electric · RVs up to 45 ft (listing data)From $40/night listed; may change for event datesReserve on Campspot ↗
  • McIntyre RV Resort, Blythe, CA, listing photo
    Photo: Campspot listing
    McIntyre RV Resort, Blythe, CABlythe · 90 min drive (64 mi) · Electric · RVs up to 40 ft (listing data)From $50/night listed; may change for event datesReserve on Campspot ↗
  • Sundance, Yuma, Arizona, listing photo
    Photo: Campspot listing
    Sundance, Yuma, ArizonaYuma · 96 min drive (69.3 mi) · Electric · RVs up to 45 ft (listing data)From $30/night listed; may change for event datesReserve on Campspot ↗

RVs open for the event dates

Dates aren’t posted, so availability can’t be checked yet.

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Imperial Sand Dunes (Glamis) season RV FAQ

When is Imperial Sand Dunes (Glamis) season?

Permit season Oct 1 – Apr 15. The official site (blm.gov) hasn’t posted fixed dates as of Oct 28, 2026.

Can I camp in an RV at Imperial Sand Dunes (Glamis) season?

Permits are required from October 1 through April 15: $55 a week in advance, $70 a week onsite, or $185 for the season. Check the BLM page for holiday closures.

How far is Imperial Sand Dunes (Glamis) season from Los Angeles?

About 223 miles, roughly 4 h 13 min by car from downtown LA (OSRM estimate, no traffic). Allow more time in an RV.

Where can I stay with an RV near Imperial Sand Dunes (Glamis) season?

6 RV-friendly campgrounds in our data are within 60 miles, including Rivers Edge RV Resort, Yuma River Front KOA Journey, Ehrenberg / River Sands KOA Holiday. Availability isn’t checked; book with each campground.

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