Sidewinder Road cuts through private land before hitting this small block of BLM land. It continues through another patch of private land and then onto a large area of BLM land so make sure you’re on public land before setting up camp.
It’s pretty barren with desert brush and a view of the mountains. The ground is dirt and closely packed smooth stones. Rolling is fairly easy.
There’s plenty of room for any RV. Sidewinder 32.78392, -114.7575
I went out Sidewinder from the freeway a few years ago. Things were fine for the first mile or so, but then the road got narrower, looser and deeper. I was afraid I'd get stuck. So I made a multi-point U-turn, got back on the highway and found a place along Ogilby. I've never been back to Sidewinder. Obviously, you drove it without trouble.
ReplyDeleteGood to know! We drove on the dirt road for about 3/4 of a mile before turning off so we didn't hit the loose stuff. I was fascinated by the stones covering the ground - very smooth and polished and tightly fit together to make a desert pavement. Also coated with desert varnish. I guess whatever formed the dunes polished the stones too.
DeleteThat area was a bit too bleak for us so we probably won't go back either.
But, was it warm???
ReplyDeleteWarmer than Henderson! It's been so windy that being outside all day is not comfortable - still managed to be out for most of the afternoon hours though. Looks like you'll get some of the warmer weather that's coming next week - yay!
DeleteI think we might pass on this one :-)
ReplyDeleteIt's good for an overnight stop. Easy to get to and quiet.
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