The Dry Valley Off-Highway Vehicle Area is located in Washoe County, Nevada. The area is located east of Wendel, California and west of Reno, Nevada off of Sand Pass Road and High Rock Road. The roads and trails traverse a wide variety of terrain including flat, sandy, high desert sagebrush country to steep lava rock c
Likely — the pass usually covers this.
Charges a day-use (standard amenity) fee the pass usually covers — confirm on site.
- Fee type Standard amenity (day-use) fee — A day-use amenity fee for the developed area.
- Source Find on Recreation.gov ↗
- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Likely
- Official pagewww.recreation.gov ↗
- Contact 530-257-0456 · BLM_CA_Web_EL@blm.gov
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Dry Valley Off-Highway Vehicle Area — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
Depends Does the America the Beautiful pass work here?
Probably — Dry Valley Off-Highway Vehicle Area charges a fee the pass usually covers, but we haven’t confirmed it directly. Check with the managing agency before you go.
Depends Can you ride OHVs or ATVs here?
Yes — off-highway vehicle use is among the activities here. Stay on designated routes and check any permit or registration rules.
Yes Can you bring a dog?
Generally yes — dogs are welcome when kept under control (usually leashed). Confirm any local rules.
Depends Are drones allowed?
Sometimes — often allowed away from wilderness and developed or crowded areas, with rules. Check locally before you fly.
Nearby sites
Dry Valley Rim
CheckThis Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
Fort Sage Off-Highway Vehicle Area
LikelyCharges a day-use (standard amenity) fee the pass usually covers — confirm on site.