Nevada Day Trips Sand Mountain Recreation Area Nevada

Sand Mountain is one huge pile of sand 600 feet high. Off road vehicle of every size and description race up and down this hill at up to 90 miles an hour. On holiday weekends some of the fastest hill climbers in the country come to compete in unofficial races up and down the mountain. The Sand Mountain recreation area is about around 5,000 acres with all the action occurring around the base of the huge sand dune. A gravel road leads off highway 50 to San mountain. Just about any car can drive the road up to the dune but playing in the sand is only for off road capable vehicles. Just a quarter-mile west of the turn-off to Sand Mountain is a dirt road leading to one of the best-preserved Pony Express stations in Nevada. If you are planning a journey along highway 50 take the short side trip and see this amazing mountain of sand.
 
Super Bowl - San Mountain
 
Gravel road to the dune
Super Bowl - Sand Mountain
Gravel road to the dune
Sand Mountain Winter
Sand Mountain Nevada
Sand Mountain Winter
Sand Mountain Nevada
ighway 50 heading to Sand Mountain
ATV race on busy weekend
Highway 50 heading to Sand Mountain
ATV race on busy weekend
Ruins of Pony Express Station
Camping area
Ruins of Pony Express Station
Camping area
Sand Mountain is located east of Fallon, Nevada, about 25 minutes along Highway 50 (about 100 miles east of Lake Tahoe). If you visit in the early months of the year, it is possible to see a little snow here and there. Typically by the end of March/April, temperatures will be in the mid-60s to 70s and daytime riding can be enjoyed. There are three toilets, but no running water or electricity. Fee Area: $90/year $40/week - Collected by BLM. Bring plenty of water and gas Sand Mountain is out in the middle of the nevada desert. Summers are very hot, winters are very cold.
 
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