TIPS FOR VISITING SAND MOUNTAIN

Provided by the U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management

There is a designated camping area near the base of Sand Mountain. Vault toilets are provided; however, visitors should bring plenty of water for drinking and washing as none is available at the site. Campfires are permitted, but there is no wood available. Spring and fall offer the best weather at Sand Mountain. Mid-winter months can be cold and wet, and summer days can be hot, dry and windy.

• Razorbacks or slipfaces exist at the top of the mountain and many of the surrounding dunes. The mountain is constantly shifting. Be careful where you top out.
  
• Wearing your helmet, gloves and boots will help reduce injuries;
  
• Use of a fluorescent orange "whip flag," extending at least 8 feet above ground level when the vehicle is stopped is MANDATORY on ALL off- highway-vehicles (OHVs) using the recreational area. Lighted whip masts should be used at night.
  
• Limit your speed to 15 mph around the camp area and 25 mph on all access roads.
  
• Do not drink and drive!
  
• Spark arresters are required on all OHVs.
  
• An emergency telephone is located at the entrance to the recreation area on U.S. Highway 50. The nearest hospital is Fallon.
  

Enjoy your visit!