Recreation area

Buttercup Ranger Station

Imperial Sand Dunes · Winterhaven · California — managed by Bureau of Land Management

First-come, first-served — no online reservations

About this campground

Buttercup Ranger Station is located off of Grey's Well Road near Interstate 8. This station offers visitors a location to purchase their dunes permit, gather information and seek medical aid. This station is open Friday through Sunday from mid-October to mid-April during the high visitation period.

Getting there

Access the Buttercup Ranger Station by traveling on Interstate 8. Exit onto Gray's Well Road exit and continue west.

Contact
760-337-4400

Activities

  • WILDLIFE VIEWING
  • DAY USE AREA
  • INFORMATION SITE
  • PHOTOGRAPHY
  • AUTO TOURING
  • CAMPING
  • HIKING
  • OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE
  • RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

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