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Dune weather summary: Buttercup Valley, 91°, 7 mph, alert: Extreme Heat Warning. Dumont Dunes, 78°, 7 mph. Hungry Valley SVRA, 71°, 11 mph, alert: Heat Advisory. Imperial Sand Dunes / Glamis, 94°, 6 mph, alert: Extreme Heat Warning. Johnson Valley OHV Area, 88°, 3 mph. Oceano Dunes / Pismo Beach, 57°, 6 mph. Ocotillo Wells SVRA, 91°, 1 mph, alert: Extreme Heat Warning.

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Buttercup Valley 91° 7 mph Dumont Dunes 78° 7 mph Hungry Valley SVRA 71° 11 mph Imperial Sand Dunes / Glamis 94° 6 mph Johnson Valley OHV Area 88° 3 mph Oceano Dunes / Pismo Beach 57° 6 mph Ocotillo Wells SVRA 91° 1 mph

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Buttercup Valley

Buttercup Valley sits just off Interstate 8 near the Arizona border, a smaller dune area that catches the Glamis overflow crowd. Easy freeway access and good sand make it a popular quick-trip and warm-up spot.

Buttercup Valley riding area
Location Interstate 8, near Felicity, CA (Imperial County) (opens in new tab)
Coordinates32.7517095, -114.9282417
Size

Weather

Season Conditions

Low desert — same heat pattern as Glamis.

Jun-Sep 105-118F

Off season.

Oct-Apr 65-85F days

Riding season.

Area info, weather, and conditions are informational only and may be inaccurate or out of date. Verify weather, closures, permits, and hazards before and during any trip. See Terms.

Permits

Passes & Requirements

Required
1
Season
October 1 - April 15
Weekly Fee
$55 (same ISDRA permit as Glamis)
Season Pass
$150 (annual)
Green Sticker

Covered by the same Imperial Sand Dunes permit as Glamis.

Gas

Fuel off I-8. Yuma, AZ is ~20 minutes.

Food

Food notes are coming soon.

Vendor Row

No formal vendor row. Glamis is 30 minutes north for parts and supplies.

Rules

Ride Notes

  • ISDRA OHV permit required Oct 1 - Apr 15
  • Green sticker required year-round
  • Whip flags required
  • Helmets required under 18