(Recreation Permit fees are being adjusted)....The new fees go into effect October 1.

The Bureau of Land Management announced the fe adjustments for the Imperial Sand Dune Recreation Area. The new fee structure will see weekly permits purchased off-site rise to $55. Weekly permits purchased on-site will cost $70, The price for an annual season permit will be $185. The fees are required for all primary vehicles from October 1 through April 15 annually. The fees are a critical funding source for management and maintenance of the recreation area. The funds also support essential visitor services, including emergency medical responce, search and rescue operations, and law enforcement patrols. The dunes attract millions of visitors every year.