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Fee & Permit Information 2013-2014
When do I need a permit?
Permits are required from October 1 through April 15 each year.
Who needs a permit?
One permit is needed per primary vehicle. A primary vehicle is any street legal vehicle used for transportation to the recreation site. A permit is required at all times while in the fee area. Please keep your permit until you exit the fee area.
How long do I have to purchase a permit?
The permit is required immediately upon arrival to the recreation area. When you purchase your permit before you arrive at the dunes, you save money.
Off-site
Season permit $150 - valid from October 1 through April 15 each year
Weekly permit $ 35 - valid for seven consecutive days.
On-site Season permit $150 - valid from October 1 through April 15 each year
Weekly permit $ 50 - valid for seven consecutive days.
Online
BOGO $10 Off!
For each $35 weekly permit purchased online, purchase a second one (at the same time) for $25. The second permit may be purchased for any weekly time frame.
Off-site (outside Imperial Sand Dunes fee boundary.)
Over the phone: 1-800-832-7664
www.imperialsanddunes.net
Various vendors located throughout CA and AZ.
On-site (within Imperial Sand Dunes fee boundary.)
Ranger stations
Various dune-area vendors
New! **Season Permit is a Sticker**
The Season permit will be sold as a sticker to be permanently affixed to the windshield of a primary vehicle. Temporarily affixing this sticker (e.g. taping) is not an acceptable means of properly displaying the permit and may result in a citation. Individuals who use multiple primary vehicles may find it less costly to purchase weekly permits in multiples of two through the online BOGO $10 Off! promotion.
Recreation Fee Area
Covers the entire Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area and its 1 mile planning area boundary. This includes, but is not limited to, Buttercup, Gecko Rd, Glamis, Gordon's Well/Dunebuggy Flats, Mammoth Wash, Ogilby, Osborne, along both sides of the Coachella Canal and Ted Kipf Rd. See map.
Short-term Visitation Areas
Permits are not required for short-term visitation at Osborne Overlook, the Plank Road Cultural Resource Site, the Buttercup and Cahuilla Ranger Stations,* or the Watchable Wildlife Area.
*Short-term visitation areas are posted.
Can I upgrade my weekly permit(s) into a season permit?
No.
Can I still replace my permit if it is lost or stolen?
No. A non-commercial special recreation permit has a value. When a permit is carelessly lost, forgotten or misplaced the price of having to buy another one or receiving a citation becomes an unwanted expense. It is important (and the visitor's responsibility) to secure the permit inside the vehicle making sure it is properly displayed at the same time. Tip: keep vehicle windows rolled up and doors locked at all times.
Does my America the Beautiful (Golden Access/Age/Eagle passports) pass reduce the fees?
No. America the Beautiful passes only apply to "entry" and "use" fees. America the Beautiful program discounts do not apply to the "non commercial special recreation permit fees" which are charged in this off-highway vehicle area. Please see the back of your America the Beautiful pass for more details.
Please Remember...
Purchasing a permit does not give you the right to break the law. Under certain circumstances, a law enforcement officer may revoke your permit, evict parties temporarily or for the season, if warranted. To avoid such actions, adherence to all laws are vital to have a safe and successful weekend. If your permit has been revoked, you will not be refunded.
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