Eureka Dunes
The tallest sand dunes in the state of California.
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Eureka Dunes Details
The tallest sand dunes in the state of California, the Eureka Dunes are located in the remote Eureka Valley (reachable via Big Pine Road). The dune field measures only three miles long by one mile wide, but what they lack in girth they make up for in height: the tallest rise 680 feet above the valley's dry lakebed. The dunes can be climbed, but expect a strenuous workout. Besides the views, the ascent may be worth it if you get to experience the mysterious "singing sands" -- when very dry, these dunes actually can emit a bass-like sound when their sands shift.
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Eureka Dunes Campground (Primitive)
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