Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes
Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes
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Jenn Nolen
Saint Louis, MO
May 2021
This is the type of stop where you can spend as much or as little time as you want. I think we spent about 45 minutes. There's no official trail so just park and walk around.
Sand gets very hot so arrive early if you want to walk in sandals or you have kids who want to play in the sand.
Parking and pit toilets available.
Sand gets very hot so arrive early if you want to walk in sandals or you have kids who want to play in the sand.
Parking and pit toilets available.
Written May 26, 2021
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Donna R
St. George, UT
May 2021
I visited Death Valley in mid-May, just as the temperatures were starting to rise. I spent one evening at the sand dunes, through sunset and the experience was just amazing. Temps were in the low-90s even as the sun went down and it was actually quite comfortable walking around on the dunes. There are no paths, you just head out. I suppose if you tried hard enough you could get lost but it is highly unlikely. You can walk as far as you feel like, up as steep a dune face as you think you can handle. The next morning, I returned for sunrise which was, also, amazing. The temperature was ~80*F, again very comfortable for a morning walk in the sand. These sand dunes are my personal favorite part of Death Valley. But, please, be considerate, and keep your voices down. Part of the appeal is how quiet it can be in this park and no one wants to hear your conversation or listen to your children yell or cry.
Written May 13, 2021
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Dhruven Vora
San Jose, CA
Oct 2020
Death valley is full of surprises like sand dunes. It occupies a small patch in the vast expanse of valley. I am still surprised how this could be created. Early morning is the best time to visit imo since the sand is cold and walking barefoot is a great experience.
Written October 26, 2020
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MongozDad
Seattle, WA
Jan 2020
We enjoyed a short trek across the sand dunes. We saw little bits and traces of local wildlife like a beetle scurrying in the sand ,and a snake's tracks across the dunes. After our short hike in to the desert, we joined a group of people who were sand surfing down one of the dunes. It was a blast, but be sure to pick one that is high enough and steep enough for a good ride! Otherwise you could stop halfway down, and be left high and dry.
Written April 24, 2020
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ELKW
United States
Jun 2019
There are several sand dunes area in the Death valley, but this one seems to be the most accessible one, after parking the car, you can walk a short while to see the sand dunes, you can use your camera to zoom it to take a closer look of the sand dunes pictures, you can also walk to those sand dunes, but it may take an hour to do so, as walking on the sand would be much more slower than walking on the normal road. How much spend here depending on how long you want to walk, how far you want to go. But as the weather is so hot, and there is no shade, it's better not to stay too long time there, or you can choose early morning or after sunset to come if you want to stay longer. Besides the sand dunes, the dried plants on the sand are also photographic.
Written May 5, 2020
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Traveler918
West Des Moines, IA
Mar 2022
I'm sure these dunes are scorching in summer, but in March they were lovely. We went about an hour before sunset and stayed through sunset -- many others did the same. Just pick a dune, relax, and watch the ever-changing play of light and shadow. One note: The bugs come out at sunset!
Written March 20, 2022
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Roger Dunbar
Goodyear, AZ
Oct 2020
This was a cool place to checkout. I really like checking out sand dunes and hiking in the sand. The large dunes are quite a ways if you want to hike to them. We hiked about 1/2 way out into the dunes. We could see the large dunes and saw the ambitious people hiking to them, but we had a good view. October was a good time to go because it was only in the 70's so you could actually hike without getting Heat Stroke. This place is only about 1 hour from Beatty where stayed. I would check this out if you are at Death Valley National Park.
Written November 20, 2020
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Gary
Culver City, CA
Feb 2021
Most people park in a lot off Hwy 190 to visit these dunes. However if you continue on Highway 190 to Scotty's Castle Road and turn right ....... and proceed on Scotty's Castle Road until you reach Stovepipe Wells Road and turn left onto Stovepipe Wells Road you will reach another small parking lot.
Near the parking lot you will see a marker identifying the original Stovepipe Well - and from there you can walk out into the dunes about one mile. There really is no trail. You just wander among the dunes ...... turning around periodically to keep a point of reference to where you left your car.
During my visit in late February I was the only person out among the dunes, avoiding the primary part of the dunes that most people visit.
Near the parking lot you will see a marker identifying the original Stovepipe Well - and from there you can walk out into the dunes about one mile. There really is no trail. You just wander among the dunes ...... turning around periodically to keep a point of reference to where you left your car.
During my visit in late February I was the only person out among the dunes, avoiding the primary part of the dunes that most people visit.
Written March 5, 2021
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Mel52088
Woodville, WI
Mar 2022 • Couples
We did this near sunrise and we’re able to see some neat shadows and wildlife tracks, including sidewinder rattler markings. We didn’t go all the way out to the largest dune, but about halfway or so. Enjoyed the walk and the peaceful morning.
There is a bathroom, but someone coming out said there was a spider that looked like a giant crab, so I didn’t go in.
There is a bathroom, but someone coming out said there was a spider that looked like a giant crab, so I didn’t go in.
Written April 3, 2022
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thesarahbella
Tennessee
Aug 2019 • Friends
My friends and I had been to Death Valley before but not visited the dunes and we will certainly be back. It’s crazy to look at the scale of some of these dunes. They’re extremely beautiful and you feel almost like you’re in a different world when you begin hiking through them. Just make sure you bring sunscreen and plenty of water! We did this is mid-August, so it was HOT but still a great time.
Written January 26, 2020
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7continents_50states
East Brunswick, New Jersey
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.
Written June 14, 2017
BrendaIliana2015
Phoenix, Arizona
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!
Written May 26, 2015
Gavin B
Paihia, New Zealand
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.
Written June 4, 2015
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