| Alt Names |
Ehranberg Sandbowl, Ehrenberg Cibola OHV Routes, Ehrenberg Sandbowl OHV Area, Sand Bowl OHV Area, The Eherenburg Sandbowl OHV Area, Ox Bow Road, Limekiln Wash, Colorado River, La Paz County |
| DESCRIPTION |
This small sand dune area has numerous side trails that lead to and from the main play area. The main staging area has loading ramps, vault toilets, picnic tables and shade armadas and while it is RV accessible the staging area is very small and is not recommended for large vehicles. Overnight camping is allowed as long as you pay for the next day. Fees are $5 / per vehicle.
***ANNOUNCEMENTS*** (March 2010)
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| LOCATION |
| Nearest City |
Ehrenberg, AZ |
| GPS Coordinates |
N 33º 35.396' W 114º 31.402' |
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From: Ehrenberg, AZ
1) Take I-10 to Ehrenberg exit (exit 1)
2) Turn south off the exit ramp and go over bridge, veer right onto Frontage Rd.
3) Continue about .3 miles, look for 10,000 video store on the left and turn here onto dirt road (if you go pass video store you've gone too far)
4) Continue about 1 mile. Main entrance is on the left. |
| AREA TYPE |
| Area Type |
Trail, Dunes |
| QUALITY |
| Pros |
nice day use area, surrounding trails lead directly to the sandbowl area |
| Cons |
main staging area is small - RV accessible but not recomended |
| Rating |
 Good
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| Recommended Stay |
Full Day
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| TERRAIN |
| Square Miles |
3 |
| Climate Type |
Desert |
| Elevation |
200 to 400 ft. |
| Trail Maintenance |
Not Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained |
| Loose Dirt |
 None |
| Hard Pack |
 Little |
| Sand |
 All |
| Mud |
None |
| Dust |
None |
| Rocks |
Little |
| Trees |
 Few |
| Steep Hills |
 Some |
| Water Crossings |
None |
| Small Jumps |
Some |
| Large Jumps |
Few |
| Berms |
None |
| Sand/Gravel Pits |
None |
| Single Track |
None |
| Roads |
Few |
| Intersections |
All |
| Rider Traffic |
Few |
| Shade |
Few |
| Ranges/Gunfire |
None |
| Hazards |
Few |
| Novice Terrain |
Some |
| Amateur Terrain |
 Mostly |
| Expert Terrain |
Little |
| REGULATIONS |
| Permit Required |
No |
| Dates Open |
Year-Round |
| Spark Arrestor |
Yes |
| Noise Limit |
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| Night Riding |
Yes |
| Flags |
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| Two Strokes |
No Restriction |
| Cross Country |
Some Areas |
| ATVs |
No Restriction |
| UTVs |
No Restriction |
| 4x4s (registered) |
No Restriction |
| Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies |
No Restriction |
| Bicycles |
No Restriction |
| Hiking |
No Restriction |
| Horseback |
No Restriction |
| Camping |
No Restriction |
| Campfires |
Prohibited |
| Alcohol |
No Restriction |
| Fireworks |
Prohibited |
| Firearms |
Prohibited |
| Law Enforcement |
Few/Periodic |
| FEES |
| Parking Fee |
No ($0.00)
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| Entry Fee |
Yes ($5.00 per vehicle)
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| Riding Fee |
No ($0.00)
|
| Camping Fee |
Tent: $0.00
RV: $0.00
Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00
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| KEY SERVICES |
| First Aid |
5-20 Miles (NW) |
| Gasoline |
1-5 Miles (NE) |
| Diesel |
1-5 Miles (NE) |
| Water |
1-5 Miles (NE) |
| RV Hookup |
1-5 Miles (N) |
| RV Disposal |
1-5 Miles (N) |
| Campground |
1-5 Miles (N) |
| Conv Store |
1-5 Miles (NE) |
| Swim Area |
1-5 Miles (N) |
| Water Body |
1-5 Miles (N) |
| Boat Ramp |
1-5 Miles (N) |
| CONTACTS |
| Contact Info |
BLM - Yuma Field Office
2555 E. Gila Ridge Road
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 317-3200
yfoweb_az@blm.gov
www.blm.gov
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| Ehrenberg Sandbowl OHV Area Photo |
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| The main entrance to the OHV area is clearly marked. You can't miss it. |
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| There are a mixture of terrain types here, primarily deep sand dunes surrounded by hard packed dusty trails. |
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| The main pit is very large, but most of the hills are not very steep. |
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| The main staging area is very small, with a self-pay station, a few picnic areas, and enough parking for small trailers only. |
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