BLM wilderness (~26,000+ acres) protecting the tall, vehicle-free northern Algodones / Imperial Sand Dunes north of State Route 78. Hiking and horseback only — the quiet counterpart to the Gecko Road OHV playground already in the atlas south of the highway. Tallest dunes rise in the central wilderness core.
Field facts
| Region | Imperial County, CA |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 33.0800, -115.1300 |
| Manager | BLM El Centro Field Office |
| Use | Foot and horse only (no vehicles/mechanized) |
| Acreage | ~26,000+ wilderness acres |
| Sister area | Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area (OHV, S of Hwy 78) |
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