Ivanpah East Dry Lake
Ivanpah Dry Lake Recration Area
Write a Review Calada, CA 92309 760-326-7000 Official WebsiteGPS: 35.5662, -115.3901
Overview of Ivanpah East Dry Lake
Access to Ivanpah East Dry Lake is located next to the California Lottery Store near the Fashion Outlets of Las Vegas in Primm, NV.
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads.
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Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by RWandVJ on 4/25/2023
Longest RV Reported: 30 feet (Travel Trailer)
Reported by 2TheWest on 4/25/2022
Pad Type dirt
Elevation 2,591 ft / 789 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 760-326-7000
Kirbs asked on 4/3/2022
Does anyone know if dogs can be off leash at Ivanpah East Dry Lake? Thanks!
Reviews of Ivanpah East Dry Lake 5 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 4/25/2022
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Last reported 11/20/2021
“Good. Quiet. Not crowded. Easy Access.”
Reviewed 4/25/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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After reading many of the reviews with "instructions" on how to get to the so-called camping area (the area with the pair of vault toilets), we stumbled along the wrong road and therefore make this post to clarify the previously posted directions. It is true "do not follow your GPS". It is also true that you have to enter from Nevada... more
After reading many of the reviews with "instructions" on how to get to the so-called camping area (the area with the pair of vault toilets), we stumbled along the wrong road and therefore make this post to clarify the previously posted directions. It is true "do not follow your GPS". It is also true that you have to enter from Nevada after exiting I15 at the Primm (Nevada) exit (just northeast of the Nevada/Colorado state line) and drive to the rear of the multi-casino complex where you will be greeted with several signs for the BLM Ivanpah Dry Lake Recreation Area. The trouble is . . . there are lots of signs and at least two roads. We were 'lured' to take the sandy road along the fence line (the fence line divides California and Nevada and defines the edge of the Recreation Area) for two reasons: 1) there was a large parking lot with several informational signs for this Area on this sandy road; and, 2) there was a large Ivanpah Dry Lake sign (just past the parking area with those informational signs) also along the sandy fenceline road. But, alas, notwithstanding all this enticement, driving along this dubious road (sand is not deep enough to get stuck even considering our 2 wheel drive, low clearance, ProMaster), this road only leads you to a closed gate with no access to the dry lake bed or the noted vaulted toilets. The entrance you want is the first entrance, a right turn through a gate (with a lock which, we gather, is generally not locked). There are signs here, too, but they are of lower 'key' and merely alert you to the rules. We were initially reluctant to enter as we thought this was the access to the dry lake itself - - on which motor vehicles are prohibited. It is the entrance to the dry lake, but it also includes a very drivable and well marked road that takes one along the edge of the dry lake to the toilets and to a spacious gravel area for parking/camping. There was only one other camper there the night we stopped and two wind-surfing wheeled vehicles on the dry lake. Frankly, for us, the several brightly illuminated "solar aggregators" across I15 were of more interest than those occasional dry lake wind surfer. And, as noted by others, the site was very quiet - - could see, but rarely hear I15's traffic.
RWandVJ would stay here again
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“Not Open”
Reviewed 9/7/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Tried to access this spot and the gate was closed. The West Dry Lake gate was open and a good overnight!
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“Don’t use gps for the East dry lake ”
Reviewed 4/25/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 30' (Travel Trailer) |
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Get off 15 N at Primm. Turn Right. Go to Las Vegas and turn right. Follow around to the Lotto Store and end of outlets. You will see a dirt road and the BLM sign. We drove to the first parking area. Only ones here. You can hear the freeway. It was a nice place to stop for the night. If you need a toilet, it’s farther down the roa... more
Get off 15 N at Primm. Turn Right. Go to Las Vegas and turn right. Follow around to the Lotto Store and end of outlets. You will see a dirt road and the BLM sign. We drove to the first parking area. Only ones here. You can hear the freeway. It was a nice place to stop for the night. If you need a toilet, it’s farther down the road than we traveled.
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Verizon 4G
2TheWest would stay here again
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“Great for a quick overnight”
Reviewed 11/20/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Easy to access. Don’t follow Google map’s route. Watch the video and follow that route instead. The dry lake bed was surprisingly smooth to drive on. Location is far enough from I-15 that the car noise is mostly a low drone. Don’t think too many people use this place. The vault toilet was very clean. Verizon and T-Mobile serv... more
Easy to access. Don’t follow Google map’s route. Watch the video and follow that route instead.
The dry lake bed was surprisingly smooth to drive on. Location is far enough from I-15 that the car noise is mostly a low drone.
Don’t think too many people use this place. The vault toilet was very clean.
Verizon and T-Mobile service was good.
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Verizon 4G
T-Mobile 4G
Dangerbear would stay here again
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“Great for an overnight”
Reviewed 9/15/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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We were going to stay overnight in the parking lot at Cactus Pete’s, but then we saw the reviews of this place, which is just behind the Flying J and casino. This is so much nicer! We didn’t go much past the gate, but we got into the desert with incredible sunset views. It’s much quieter, not so close to the freeway or the bright ... more
We were going to stay overnight in the parking lot at Cactus Pete’s, but then we saw the reviews of this place, which is just behind the Flying J and casino.
This is so much nicer! We didn’t go much past the gate, but we got into the desert with incredible sunset views. It’s much quieter, not so close to the freeway or the bright casino lights.
I definitely recommend this as a stopover. The downside is that, even in September, the temps can be hot. We hung out in the shade of the casino until sunset before moving out on to the BLM land.
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Ardnasmoo would stay here again
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“Not worth it”
Reviewed 4/18/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
| RV Length: | 22' (Class B) |
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Tried to stay here, but was foiled by "Authorized Vehicles Only" signs and the roads didn't seem to be headed anywhere inspiring. Decided to keep driving and stay in the Mojave National Preserve.
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
- Dispersed Camping
Recreation
- OHV
- picnic area
- recreation trail
Facilities
- restrooms: vault
Pets
- pets
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