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  • Halloween Weekend Kicks Off Dune Season at Dumont Dunes

    The 2025/26 Dumont season is here, and the first big holiday weekend is just around the corner! Mark your calendars for Halloween weekend, October 30 – November 2, 2025.
    As always, Halloween is one of the most popular and fun weekends at Dumont. Camps fill up, costumes come out, and the dunes light up with glow whips, spooky setups, and plenty of Halloween spirit. Many duners go all out decorating their camps with lights, inflatables, and themed displays—making the night rides through camp a tradition of their own.
    🕸️ Trick-or-Treating
    Saturday night trick-or-treating around camp is back again this year. Kids (and adults!) can make the rounds in costume, and it’s always a blast to see the creativity that shows up in the dunes. Be sure to bring some candy to hand out so everyone can join in the fun!
    🚗 Trunk-or-Treat at Vendor Row
    The Friends of Dumont Dunes group will also be hosting their annual Trunk or Treat at vendor row on Saturday night. This is a safe and fun way for kids to load up on candy, and for everyone to join in the Halloween celebration.
    Saturday, November 1st, 🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, 📍 West end of Vendor Row, Dumont Dunes, 🚗 Vehicle lineup starts at 3:30 PM — don’t forget to back in your rigs so kids can enjoy the treats safely!
     
    As always, please remember to:
    Bring your whip flag and dune permit
    Pack out all your trash
    Be safe and look out for others, especially at night when the dunes get busy.
     
    Halloween weekend is the perfect way to kick off another season at Dumont—big crowds, cool weather, decorated camps, candy, and plenty of dune action.
     
    See you in the sand! 🏁

    Thanksgiving Weekend 2025 - Dumont Dunes

    It’s almost time for Thanksgiving at Dumont!
    Thanksgiving Weekend falls on November 27–30, 2025, and it’s one of the more popular trips of the year.
    Thanksgiving is all about family, friends, food, and dunes. Camps start filling up early, and by the weekend, Dumont is alive with action — big camps, nonstop dune runs, and the famous vendor row set up with food, gear, and merch.
    Expect cool mornings, sunny afternoons, and plenty of fast lines in the sand. The Thanksgiving crowd brings out everything from sandcars to side-by-sides, dirtbikes and quads. 
     
    If history holds, we can also expect to see the Dune Masters and Sand Pipers out there hosting their annual hill climbs, and possibly some drag action as well. Stay tuned for confirmation as the weekend gets closer.
     
    A few tips before you go:
    Grab your Dumont passes ahead of time and have your OHVs registered or have a CA non-resident sticker— rangers will be out.
    Arrive early if you want your usual camp spot.
    Bring firewood and pack for cold nights — it gets chilly once the sun drops.
    Be respectful, keep it safe, and leave the dunes cleaner than you found them.
     

    Buggy Roundup 13 — December 11–14, 2025 at Dumont Dunes

    The annual Buggy Roundup is back for its 13th year!
    Join us December 11–14, 2025, for the ultimate group buggy camping weekend dedicated to sandcars, good people, and clean dune fun at Dumont Dunes.
     
    Buggy Roundup is all about bringing the sandcar community together for a relaxed, no-pressure weekend of group rides, campfire, and hanging out in the dunes. There’s no racing, no formal agenda — just a great time with friends, old and new.
    If you’ve got a buggy and love the dunes, this is the trip you don’t want to miss!
     
    👉 Dates: December 11–14, 2025
    👉 Location: Dumont Dunes, CA across from bathroom 10
    👉 Who: Buggy owners and friends of the Dumont Dune Riders community
     
    Stay tuned for everything you need to know — camping info, what to bring, and how to be part of this year’s Roundup.
     
    Let’s make Buggy Roundup 13 one for the books!
    See you in the sand! 
     
    More details on the calendar post 
     
     

  • Upcoming Events

    • Halloween Weekend 2025
      30 October 2025 07:00 AM Until 02 November 2025 07:00 AM
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      This year Halloween is on a Friday night! Therefore Halloween weekend will be Oct 31-Nov 2nd. Lots of people pre-plan their work days off super early so hopefully this helps! We'll have to wait and see, but trick or treating and Halloween festivities will likely still be Saturday night but we'll see if the community makes their plans for Friday. 
       

    • Thanksgiving at Dumont
      27 November 2025 08:00 AM Until 30 November 2025 08:00 AM
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      Thanksgiving Weekend falls on November 27–30, 2025, and it’s one of the more popular trips of the year.
       
      If history holds, we can also expect to see the Dune Masters and Sand Pipers out there hosting their annual hill climbs, and possibly some drag action as well. Stay tuned for confirmation as the weekend gets closer.
    • Buggy Roundup 13
      11 December 2025 08:00 AM Until 14 December 2025 08:00 AM
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      Dates: December 11–14, 2025
      Location: Dumont Dunes
      What is it? Group dune trip for buggy people (not an official or organized event)
      The Buggy Roundup is a long-standing Dumont tradition — a gathering of sandcar enthusiasts who come together once a year to enjoy the dunes, camp as a group, and have a great time. There are no sponsors, no fees, and no competition — just pure dune fun.
      🏕️ Camp Setup
      We’ll set up camp in the usual buggy camp area (across from bathroom 10 in the main camping area).
      Everyone is welcome to join the group camp, but there’s plenty of space if you prefer to camp nearby.
      Please park smart and help keep camp organized — large circle style if possible.
       

       
      🕶️ What to Expect
      Group dune runs throughout the weekend
      Big campfires each night
      Plenty of downtime to hang out, talk cars, and meet new people
      A chance to see some of the coolest sandcars around
       
        
       
      ⚙️ Basic Rules & Etiquette
      To keep the Roundup fun and safe for everyone:
      1) Don’t Be a D*ck
      We’ve never had any issues at Buggy Roundup — let’s keep it that way. This weekend is about good vibes, fun dune runs, and hanging out with great people. No drama, no attitude. If you cause problems or bring negative energy to camp, you’ll be asked to leave. Simple as that.
      2) Keep the Music Down
      We all enjoy a good party, but please be respectful of everyone in camp. With so many RVs packed close together and all kinds of musical tastes, loud music isn’t cool. Bring your tunes, just keep the volume to your own camp area so everyone can enjoy their weekend.
      3) Drive Safe — No Reckless Behavior
      Safety comes first. That means no unsafe driving or stunts near camp and no aggressive passing on group rides. If you need to pass someone, only do it when it’s 100% safe — like cutting an entire dune with plenty of space. Never surprise the person in front of you. We’re here to have fun and keep it safe.
      4) Buggies Only for Group Photos & Sandcars & Coffee
      This trip celebrates sandcars and buggies, so please keep side x sides, quads, bikes, and ATCs out of the group photos and Sandcars & Coffee lineup. That said — if you love buggies, you’re welcome to camp and hang with us! Just respect that this weekend is for sandcars. You’re free to join group rides, but let the buggies line up first. Different types of machines don’t mix well on the same dune runs.
       
       
       
       
      RSVP
      No need. Just show up.  You can RSVP on here or message just me, @dunefreak, or DM Dumont Dune Riders on FB or IG to let me know you're coming but it's not necessary. 
       
      This weekend is all about good vibes, great people, and fast lines (when conditions allow lol).
      Let’s keep the tradition alive and make Buggy Roundup 13 another legendary weekend at Dumont!
       

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  • Did you Know?

    1. Named After a Railroad Man 
    Dumont Dunes was named after Harry Dumont, a railroad engineer for the Tonopah and Tidewater Railroad in the early 1900s. The tracks once ran near the dunes to haul borax from Death Valley.

    2. Old School Buggy Mecca 
    Dumont was where early rail builders tested their homemade creations. Some of the first long-travel rails ran there in the late ’70s and early ’80s.

    3. “Comp Hill” Has Always Been the Proving Ground 
    Comp Hill (short for “Competition Hill”) got its name back when duners used to line up and drag race to the top for bragging rights.

    4. Home of the Dune Masters & Sand Pipers 
    Two long-time dune clubs — the Dune Masters and the Sand Pipers — have been organizing events, races, and charity runs at Dumont for decades. Their Thanksgiving and Presidents’ Weekend races are legendary.

    5. The Tallest Dune Tops 400 Feet! 
    The biggest dunes at Dumont rise more than 400 feet from base to crest — that’s taller than the Statue of Liberty!

    6. A Movie Star Dune 
    Parts of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi were filmed nearby in the Dumont/Death Valley region. Locals claim a few props and set pieces were once spotted buried in the sand.

    7. Razorbacks Are Born Every Summer 
    Each off-season, windstorms reshape the dunes completely. Riders who return every fall say it’s like a brand-new playground every year.

    8. Ghost Towns Nearby 
    Just beyond Dumont lie the remains of Amargosa and Ibex, old mining ghost towns that supplied borax and salt to the region — perfect side trips for history buffs.

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