Proceed past Ludlow for 28 more miles and exit at the Amboy/Kelbaker road. At the bottom of the exit turn left and cross under the freeway.

Proceed north 12 miles on the 2-lane paved road. At 12 miles, there to your left, should be a dirt road and sign mentioning "Kelso Dunes". Take that left road and proceed 3 more miles and voila- you'll be in the parking lot, right in front of large sand dunes.

It is recommended that you arrive prior to sunset for setup, if for no other reason, than to enjoy a photo opportunity- beautiful dunes and the setting sun. Who knows, you may even hear one of Kelso's famous shifting sand "booms".

Expect a 3 to 4 hour drive time to this site. It is acceptable to the Park Department to observe from this site, but "camping" is not. However, an unofficial camp area is located  about 1/4 mile further down this road near the sand quarry.