Imperial Sand Dunes - Cahuilla Ranger Station

Brawley, CA · Off roading area

Rating
4.8/5
★★★★★ 4.8
Reviews
20
Rank in Brawley
#2
of 19 hotels
City Percentile
83%
rating percentile
Address
Imperial Sand Dunes - Cahuilla Ranger Station, 4500 Gecko Rd, Brawley, CA 92227
Phone
(760) 344-3919
Website
www.blm.gov/visit/imperial-sand-dunes
Status
Closed · Opens 8:30 AM

Imperial Sand Dunes - Cahuilla Ranger Station is a hotel located in Brawley, CA. It is one of 19 hotels listed in Brawley. Its 4.8-star rating is above the Brawley city average of 4.2 stars. It ranks #2 among Brawley hotels by combined rating and review volume. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Saturday8 AM–4 PM
Sunday8 AM–4 PM
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
Friday8 AM–4 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Mr. Solo Yolo · Sep 2025

Been wanting to go here and finally decided at the last moment to go during Labor day weekend. Suck it was very hot and the sand was very hot too so didn't stay long. Very happy I went though. Will go again during the colder month.

★★★★★ 5.0 Alcabreraphoto · Jan 2026

I have had the pleasure of capturing some memorable moments in the Sand Dunes of Glamis.

★★★★☆ 4.0 John Luck · Feb 2026

God placed Glamis in SoCal for us that enjoy off-roading.

★★★★★ 5.0 shai ben · Nov 2025

Nothing beats glamis dunes. Coming every year and keep coming for many more.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Ursala Houser · Dec 2020

I must admit when my husband first suggested we go out to the middle of the desert in December I thought he was crazy! Upon arriving I continued that same train of thought. It wasn't until we jumped into the razor and took off into the hills that I understood what the draw to this desert wonderland was. Climbing up the dunes and racing down them is an experience I can't really explain. But I would recommend it to anyone who has the chance. Unless of course, you have a weak heart, because riding the dunes is not for the faint of heart. My only complaint is that there is no curfew (or at least it isn't endorced). The camper a few spots down from us was up until 3 or 4 am the whole weekend, which make for a rough nights sleep. If you don't have the opportunity to go out and ride th

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Good For Kids

Services

Off roading areaTourist attraction

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