This is an easy park and stop where you can walk as far as you wish along the sand dunes. It was quite busy when we were there but most people do not walk out very far. It is interesting the amount of geologic and topographic diversity in Death Valley from sand dunes to mining operations. These dunes are not a big or extensive as others in the southwest such as White Sands, NM; Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado or the Imperial dunes between Californian and Arizona, but it is worth a stop if you have time. read more

Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes - The dunes looking northeast - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me

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Death Valley is not covered with sand. Less than one percent of the desert is covered with sand dunes. Driving along the road, you can enjoy the beautiful shadowed ripples and stark, graceful curves covered with fine red sand. For dunes to exist there must be a source of sand, prevailing winds to move the sand, and a place for the sand to collect. The eroded canyons and washes provide plenty of sand, the wind seems to always blow, especially in the springtime. There are only a few areas in the park where the sand is "trapped" by geographic features such as mountains. The sand dunes of Death Valley National Park are excellent places for nature study and recreation. All of the dunes in Death Valley National Park are protected as wilderness, off-road vehicle travel is not permitted anywhere in the park. Must stop to walk on the Mesquite Flat Sand Dune and play! read more

Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes - Amazing sand dune texture - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me