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Heber Dunes SVRA, located three miles north of the Mexican border crossing at Highway 7 (Calexico/Mexicali) in Imperial County, is the most recent addition to the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Division. This 343 acre SVRA is especially popular with ATV riders; however, some dune buggies, utility vehicles and motorcycle riders also visit the park.
Heber Dunes SVRA offers a variety of recreational challenges including winding trails through the creosote studded sand dunes, large "fine sand" sand dunes, and dry lake beds with hard packed clay. Riders are asked to use caution on the narrower trails where visibility is limited, and all ATV riders are required to use whips/flags as a safety precaution at the park.
Restrooms with showers are available. The old riverbed of the Alamo River formed the area with deposits of sand where tamarisk trees have taken hold. Much of the outer border of the park is native vegetation and the park as a whole creates the effect of being an island in a sea of agricultural fields. The most prominent features within the park are sand dunes and extensive vegetation, primarily tamarisk trees.
The park is for day-use only - no camping is allowed. Visitors are reminded to exit the park prior to 9pm when it closes and the gates are locked.
Note: Some former uses of this park are prohibited for the safety of the public, including: recreational shooting, hunting, and paint ball related activities.
Getting There
South of El Centro and Interstate 8 this park is located eight miles east of the community of Heber on Heber Road. Access is via Interstate 8 to State Highway 111 or 86. Highway 86 becomes Heber Road where it intersects Highway 111.
Heber Dunes is bordered by Heber Road to the north and the Alamo Canal to the south and east. The new International border crossing into Baja, California, Mexico is located three miles south of the park.
South of El Centro and Interstate 8 this park is located eight miles east of the community of Heber on Heber Road. Access is via Interstate 8 to State Highway 111 or 86. Highway 86 becomes Heber Road where it intersects Highway 111.
Heber Dunes is bordered by Heber Road to the north and the Alamo Canal to the south and east. The new International border crossing into Baja, California, Mexico is located three miles south of the park.
Climate/Seasons/Recommended Clothing
This is a desert environment with summer time temperatures well above one hundred degrees. The months of October through May are the most popular times to visit the park.
Summer and fall weather is usually hot and dry with average temperatures ranging from the high 70s to low 100s. July is typically the warmest month. Temperatures during the winter months range from the high-to-low 70s to the mid-to-low 40s. On average the most precipitation occurs in January. Spring weather varies with temperatures ranging from the low 50s to the low 90s.
This is a desert environment with summer time temperatures well above one hundred degrees. The months of October through May are the most popular times to visit the park.
Summer and fall weather is usually hot and dry with average temperatures ranging from the high 70s to low 100s. July is typically the warmest month. Temperatures during the winter months range from the high-to-low 70s to the mid-to-low 40s. On average the most precipitation occurs in January. Spring weather varies with temperatures ranging from the low 50s to the low 90s.
Operating Hours & Contact
The park is open daily from 7am-9pm
Red Sticker Season
Available year-round
Telephone: 760-767-5391
The park is open daily from 7am-9pm
Red Sticker Season
Available year-round
Telephone: 760-767-5391
Accessible Features
While more accessibility improvements are pending, the park now has a fully accessible restroom with van accessible parking located adjacent to the park office.
Be the first to add a trip in this destination!While more accessibility improvements are pending, the park now has a fully accessible restroom with van accessible parking located adjacent to the park office.
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