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That's crazy!

Thank you! Been wondering about this. Hopefully the 127 gets fixed before the season starts.

2 hours ago, dunefreak said:

 

They still have to pave the pay station area and up to the top by the ranger station, but the road is paved and 2 lanes all the way from the highway to just past the water crossing. They may have some shoulder work they'll be doing but it looks done to me! It's awesome. 

Awesome, thank you!

The road is 100% complete now? Or are there a few small things left? Thanks for the update!

You have to be persistent and catch them at just the right time. I spoke with them today about purchasing a season pass physically from their office and the person I spoke with said they aren't selling them from their office and wasn't sure if that will change.

Guess I better not let the buggies take all the glory. 😉

Oh wow, glad I didn't buy one yet. Hope they sort that situation out.

It looks like they have updated the site to include the season pass options. I have not done it yet so I don't know if it will complete your transaction.

8 hours ago, SandBox_Kid said:

Thanks for the info, but that is posted on the main home page 😉:

 

 

Welp! I feel stupid. That's what I get for sticking to the forum side only. Gonna have to check the news section more often. Thanks.

It looks like we will be able to purchase Passes through Recreation.gov now (link below). I followed the link and under the "Need to Know" section it clearly states that both Weekly and Annual Passes are available but I could only find weekly passes to purchase. Maybe Annual Passes will become available soon. In any case, I think this is great news. 

LINK: https://www.recreation.gov/activitypass/e210305d-b769-11eb-87ed-16dbf55c498d

"There was one small camp with tents"

When you gotta dune, you gotta dune!

I'm happy about it.

I think any negative side effects will only be sparse and temporary. It is going to be my goal to not allow my brain to "cherry pick" the inevitable negatives as reason to ruin a good day at the dunes.

Sorry it took so long for this:

I've been going for about 10 years.

- Use the map provided on the ultra4 website, at the gate, or on Cartotracks.

- Camp wherever you can find room (there are a lot of people and most of the "best" spots will already be taken), ideally away from trails or you will be dusted out and up all night.

- Spectator areas: Hammertown jumbotron, Backdoor, Chocolate Thunder, (there will probably be a jumbotron at those two locations as well), turkey claw and Lasernut Alley (this is fairly new); again use provided map to find.

- If all else fails, follow a random group and see what you see; it's all good!

Have Fun!

2021-2022 Season Passes are available for purchase now (as of 16 September 2021) at BLM Barstow over the phone. The office is still closed to in-person transactions and they are not sure when it will open up again. The info tab on this site has all the info you need to get a hold of them but for quick reference their phone number is 760-252-6000. Have a safe season!

On 9/2/2021 at 1:25 PM, Car Ramrod said:

Maybe a week or 2 before Halloween so you can get some practice and familiarize yourself with the dunes for your first time before the craziness of Halloween. 

100% agreed! Halloween is not the best time to "feel out" Dumont.

I saw this question when it was first posted and I thought about replying but hesitated. To the OP: I am sure a lot of people have some useful ideas on this but not knowing how those reading it will ultimately implement any suggestions is probably causing others to hesitate as well. It's risky and those involved are young. Your best bet is to talk one-on-one with others about ideas. Sorry, I can't be more helpful here.

I believe all those UTV truck racks sit mostly in the bed of the truck which would conflict with your 5th wheel.

Coming from SoCal I believe the Mobile on Bear Valley Road in Victorville has E85.

Mall Chevron
14250 Bear Valley Rd, Victorville, CA 92392
(442) 243-6650
https://maps.app.goo.gl/A8YQgysic4xMbpRo6

If anyone brings one of the new Yamaha RMAX UTVs to Dumont I would really like to hear a ride report especially if it is the RMAX4 (the 4 seater). Any info on tire choice, modifications, number of passengers, where you took it, where you didn't feel comfortable going with it, I would love to give you a virtual high-five. I know this may be a shot in the dark or may just take some time before someone does this and sees this post but anything would be super appreciated.  Thanks!

On 10/23/2020 at 10:35 AM, dunefreak said:

Oh ok, I'm not sure why I read ONE Verizon. Derrr 😄🤦‍♂️

Oops! Bad punctuation. Should be " Verizons' "

On 10/19/2020 at 1:25 PM, doyoucare said:

any updates since last post on 9-18?

We had a camp with 2 Verizon's and 4 AT&Ts staring at the tower over at the little dunes between 15-18th of October and only the Verizon's had service (very good service at that).