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Clayton Dunes

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Clayton Valley Sand Dunes was designated as a Special Recreation Management Area in the Tonopah Recreation Management Plan. The site is closed to competitive recreational events.

OHV use is limited to un-vegetated sand areas and existing roads and trails.

Note: Take some time to visit the Alkali Hot Springs, which is about 7 miles off of HWY 95 on Silver Peak Rd.

Directions

​From Goldfield, head north on US Hwy 95. Turn left on Alkali Road and pass the Alkali Hot Springs.

From Goldfield: Head northwest on US-95 for 5 miles. Turn left onto Silver Peak Rd (a.k.a. Alkalai) and go approximately 25 miles, into Silver Peak. Turn left onto SR-265, and then left onto Silver Peak Oasis Divide Rd. and drive for 3.6 miles. Turn left onto S. Clayton Valley East-West Road for about 3 miles. Dunes are located on the right.

Note: Take some time to visit the Alkali Hot Springs, which is about 7 miles off of HWY 95 on Silver Peak Rd.

Rules of the Road

Land Manager: Bureau of Land Management

BLM Field Office - Tonopah
1553 South Main Street
Tonopah, NV 89049

(775) 482-7800

bmfoweb@blm.gov

Motor vehicles are permitted on designated trails and un-vegetated dune areas only.

Always plan ahead and prepare for uncertainty. Travel with warm clothing, first aid, food, water and appropriate tools to fix a problem.
Traveling in groups is always a good idea, as well as informing someone of where you will be going.

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