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Nearest Top-Rated Accommodations
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Bun Boy Motel $49 32.2 mi 51.7 km 3 of 5 stars
Hotel Nipton $78 46.9 mi 75.5 km 3 of 5 stars
Primm Valley Resort & Casino $48 52.5 mi 84.4 km 3 of 5 stars
Roughley Manor $147 55.3 mi 88.9 km 5 of 5 stars
Sacred Sands $274 64.7 mi 104.1 km 5 of 5 stars
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Nearest Top-Rated Restaurants
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Big Boy 32.2 mi 51.7 km 3 of 5 stars
John's Place 61.9 mi 99.5 km 4 of 5 stars
Utopia Yogurt 67.3 mi 108.3 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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World's Tallest Thermometer 32.2 mi 51.7 km 4 of 5 stars
Alien Fresh Jerky 32.2 mi 51.8 km 4 of 5 stars
Fashion Outlets of Las Vegas 52.3 mi 84.1 km 4 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 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 5 attractions in Essex
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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Reviews of Kelso Dunes

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“very cool”
5 of 5 stars
kcsims99
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”
4 of 5 stars
RoadTrip19Mom
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”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Syracuse, NY
Jul 14, 2003
0/1 found this review helpful

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