Cahuilla Ranger Station

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<p>Cahuilla Ranger Station is located off of Gecko Road. This station offers visitors a location to purchase their dunes permit, gather information and seek medical aid. This station is open Friday through Sunday from mid-October to mid-April during the high visitation period.</p><p>The BLM is replacing the Cahuilla ranger station to improve services for visitors in the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area. </p><p><strong>Key benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Safer, larger, more efficient public parking area. </li><li>New modernized ranger station building to better support the BLM's visitor services and operations.</li></ul><p><strong>Timeline</strong></p><p>Summer 2026: Temporarily relocate the Cahuilla Ranger Station to Cement Flats during construction.</p><p>Late 2026: Demolish existing ranger station.</p><p>2027: Construction of new ranger station begins.</p><p>Summer 2028: New ranger station opens to the public.</p><p><strong>Frequently Asked Questions </strong></p><p><em>Where do I buy my permit if the Cahuilla Ranger Station is closed?</em><br>Permits can be purchased at the temporary ranger station at Cement Flats, approved off-site vendors, or online at www.isdpermits.net.</p><p><em>Will medical care still be provided?</em><br>Yes. The BLM will have emergency medical service trailers at the temporary ranger station at Cement Flats to assist with walk-in medical needs and injuries.</p><p><em>Why is the BLM building a new ranger station?</em><br>The current ranger station is nearly 40 years old and has significant maintenance challenges. A modern, larger facility is needed to continue providing medical care and other essential services to visitors.</p><p><em>How will the new ranger station construction affect visitor services?</em><br>While the new station is being built, the BLM will continue to provide law enforcement, emergency medical services, trash collection, sand removal, and bathroom cleaning.</p>

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