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Kelso Dunes


Kelso Dunes
Mojave National Preserve
Essex, CA
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Bun Boy Motel $49 35.3 mi 56.8 km 3 of 5 stars
Hotel Nipton $78 50.4 mi 81.0 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Primm Valley Resort & Casino $55 54.1 mi 87.1 km 3 of 5 stars
Buffalo Bill's Resort & Casino $44 54.2 mi 87.3 km 3 of 5 stars
Buffalo Bill's Resort & Casino Hotel Primm N/A 54.2 mi 87.3 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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Silver Spur Steakhouse 54.1 mi 87.0 km 4 of 5 stars
GP's 54.1 mi 87.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Teriyaki 58.1 mi 93.4 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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Mitchell Caverns 14.6 mi 23.4 km 4 of 5 stars
Alien Fresh Jerky 35.1 mi 56.5 km 4 of 5 stars
World's Tallest Thermometer 35.3 mi 56.8 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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“Kelso Dunes” PlanetWare.com
“Park Service pumps life into Kelso Depot in Mojave Desert” SignOnSanDiego.com
“The Life & Love of Sand Dunes” Desert USA
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 5 attractions in Essex
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Traveler Description: One of the areas in California where one can view the unique aspects of sand dunes.
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Attraction type: Geological formation
Address: Mojave National Preserve Essex, CA
Tel: 760 255 8801

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“very cool”
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5 of 5 stars
kcsims99 13 contributions
waterford,mi
Mar 26, 2008

Only made it up 2/3 of the way to the highest dune, but wow. I just didn't have time. You'll need 3 hours for the climb, and water. more

“Spent a half an hour there and it was awe-inspiring”
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4 of 5 stars
RoadTrip19Mom 52 contributions
Baltimore, MD
Aug 16, 2007

We got there at 9:30 AM in August and it was still brutally hot. The walk from the parking lot, while brief in steps, felt quite long and considering any climbing was daunting as we got to within 1/4 mile of the dunes with three kids and two out of shape city-bred parents. Especially after we had passed the sign... more

“Giant Sand Dunes”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Syracuse, NY
Jul 14, 2003
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The Kelso Sand Dunes are worth more than a quick visit. To get out and hike the dunes I would plan on two hours minimum. You could easily spend a half day or more here, exploring, picnicing (bring your own as there are no facilities). Great photo opps of friends and family standing and sliding on dunes! more

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Mojave National Preserve, Essex, CA
Tel: 760 255 8801