The Jean and Roach Dry Lake Area provides hundreds of miles of trails to the casual and expert Off-highway vehicle enthusiast alike. At the center of the area is the area’s namesake, Jean Dry Lake, with Roach Dry Lake to the south along Interstate 15.
Although the name implies that the lakebed is dry, it has the potential of flooding and holding water long after a rainfall. After substantial precipitation events, the lakebed can hold several inches to several feet of water. Travel on the lakebed after a precipitation event is not recommended. Outside of the dry lakebed, motorized vehicle use is limited to existing roads and trails.
To the north and east, trails will take the rider to the hills surrounding the McCullough Wilderness and Sloan Canyon National Conservation Areas. No motorized use is allowed in these areas.
For more information visit the BLM website!
For rules and regulations on OHV use in Nevada, visit Nevada's OHV website.
Lodging and other services are not too far from the trails. Primm Las Vegas and Boulder City are the closest resource centers.
For more non motorized or boating fun, be sure to take a trip to the Colorado River or Lake Mead Recreation Area!
Camping and other recreation activities are also located at Big Bend State Recreation area near Laughlin.
This trail system borders several wilderness areas, only hikers and equestrians are allowed within the wilderness boundary. Motorized and mechanized use is only permitted on surrounding non-wilderness trails. Please be respectful of the wilderness boundary and only travel on designated roads and trails for your activity type. Horses are allowed and only certified weed free hay can be brought in
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Several staging areas and trail heads are located east of the 15 freeway near Jean.
This area is known to have Cryptobiotic soil. Please stay on designated roads, trails and washes and only camp at established sites to avoid disturbing the crust soil. Learn more about the importance of cryptobiotic soil here.
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