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Jean Roach Dry Lake Bed

Saturday, December 23, 2023

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Other Names

Sheep Mountain, Hidden Valley, Mccullough Pass, Mojave Desert, Jean Dry Lake Area, Jean Dry Lake Bed

Last Known Status

Open

This dry lake offers plenty of camping and staging opportunities for RVs and is a great place for novice riders to learn or practice their skills. There are some surrounding trails along the edges of the dry lake bed, particularly to the north, however most just consist of sharp rocks and deep sand. There is, however, typically less dust and wind here than at nearby Eldorado Dry Lake Bed, and the lake bed is a bit larger. You may encounter one of the dedicated rangers who enforce the shooting regulations and often check for spark arresters.

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REGULATIONS

Permit Required	Yes	NVOHV sticker required
Dates Open	Year-Round
Other ATV Stickers Accepted	Yes	Nevada registration is not required if the vehicle is already registered in another state and will be located in Nevada for no more than 15 days.
Spark Arrestor	Yes	A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. strictly enforced
Noise Limit	Yes (96 dB)
Whip Flags	Not Required
Maximum Vehicle Width	No Restriction
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes	Permitted
ATVs	Permitted
UTV & SXS	Permitted
SUVs & Jeeps (registered)	Permitted
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered)	Permitted
2 Stroke Engines	No Restriction
Camping	No Restriction	(camp anywhere)
Campfires	No Restriction
Night Riding	Yes	Not Recommended
Trail Blazing	Permitted
Alcohol	No Restriction
Rule Enforcement	Some	Dedicated Rangers/Officers Armed OfficersJeep/SUV Patrol

TERRAIN

Approx Size	42,880 acres (67 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail	20
Climate Type	Desert
Elevation	2700 to 4000 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Not Marked, Not Rated, Not Maintained
Loose Dirt	Little
Hard Pack	Mostly
Sand	Some
Mud	Little
Dust	Little
Rocks	Some	surrounding trails
Trees	None
Steep Hills	Few
Water Crossings	None
Small Jumps	Few
Large Jumps	None
Berms	None
Sand/Gravel Pits	None
Single Track	None
Roads	All
Intersections	All
Rider Traffic	Some
Shade	None
Ranges/Gunfire	Some
Hazards	Few	(hazards not marked) Beware of cliffs.
Novice	Mostly
Amateur	Little
Expert	None

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails, Dry Lake Bed

Land

BLM

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	1-5 Miles (S)	Jean
Diesel	1-5 Miles (S)	Jean
Water	1-5 Miles (S)	Jean
RV Hookup	5-20 Miles (N)	Oasis Las Vegas RV Resort (800) 566-4707
RV Disposal	5-20 Miles (N)	Oasis Las Vegas RV Resort (800) 566-4707
Campground	5-20 Miles (N)	Thousand Trails (702) 451-4647
Conv Store	5-20 Miles (N)	Las Vegas

FEES & PASSES

Parking	(None)
Entry	(None)
Riding	(None)
Camping	(None)

RATINGS

Pros	free, camp or stage anywhere, not windy
Cons	no shade, no single track, uninteresting terrain, dry, hot
Our Rating	Fair
Recommended Stay	Full Day winter/cooler months
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Jean, NV

Trail Map

From: Las Vegas, NV
1) Take I-15 south to Sloan Road Exit (exit 25)
2) Turn left (east) off the ramp, go under the overpass
3) At stop sign turn right (south), proceed approx. 9 miles
4) Turn left (south-east) at Four Star Aggregates sign (paved road), proceed approx. 2 3/4 mile
5) Look for white spray painted arrow on road pointing left (east). Follow to dry lake bed
6) Stage anywhere.