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Gecko Campground

First-come, first-served Gecko Campground: Bureau of Land Management campground in Imperial Sand Dunes, California near Brawley. First-come, first-served. Location, fees and the official reservation link.

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Campground details

Gecko Campground is the largest campground in the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area. It consists of a north loop and a south loop. These loops are paved roads and offer numerous vault toilets.

  • Managed by: Bureau of Land Management
  • Recreation area: Imperial Sand Dunes
  • Nearest town: Brawley
  • Reservations: First-come, first-served (not reservable online)
  • Phone: 760-337-4400
  • Dataset: Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  • Map point: 32.93972, -115.14278

Before you go: Availability, fees, seasons and fire rules change. Always verify on the official site (Recreation.gov or the managing agency) before you go. First-come campgrounds can fill early.

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