Keyhole Campground
Open year-round. Permits required October 1 through April 15 ($55-$70 weekly, $185 season) via isdpermits.net. No permit required mid-April through September. Ranger stations operate Fridays through Sundays during permit season only. 14-day stay limit.
About
Keyhole Campground is the smallest campground within the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area, managed by the Bureau of Land Management's El Centro Field Office. The paved keyhole design accommodates a large group or a few smaller groups seeking a base for exploring the dunes. The Imperial Sand Dunes span over 40 miles with dunes often reaching 300 feet high, making it a premier destination for off-highway vehicle recreation, photography, and wildlife viewing. Camping here is primitive. Fire restrictions prohibit burning hazardous materials or wood pallets. Glass beverage containers are banned. Permits are required October 1 through April 15 at $55 weekly (advance purchase) or $70 onsite, with season permits at $185. Outside the permit window, no permit is needed but services are limited. A 14-day stay limit applies. Pets must be kept on a leash no longer than six feet. All vehicles require a safety flag extending 8 feet from the ground.
Directions
From Brawley, take Highway 78 east. Turn onto Gecko Road; the campground is on the left side of the road.
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | — |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $55 - $185 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| BLM_CA_Web_EC@blm.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (760) 337-4400 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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