Glamis, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Glamis
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Glamis, California at dusk, November 2000
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 Glamis
Location in California
Glamis
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Imperial County |
| Elevation | 400 ft (102 m) |
Glamis is a small, undeveloped community in Imperial County, California. It's located in the desert, about 22 miles (35 km) northeast of Holtville. Glamis is mostly known as a popular spot for people who love off-road vehicles, especially because it's right next to the huge Algodones Dunes.
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Where is Glamis Located?
Glamis was once a stop along the Southern Pacific railroad line. It sits on the eastern edge of the famous Algodones Dunes. This area is where the railway crosses State Route 78. Other old train stops nearby include Acolita, Clyde, Ruthven, and Ogilby.
What Can You Find in Glamis?
Glamis doesn't have many permanent buildings. You'll mostly find the "Glamis Store," "Boardmanville Trading Post," and "Glamis Dunes Storage." The storage facility is important because it's the only place to get fuel for vehicles. Hundreds of thousands of visitors come here every year. Many of them are ORV users who explore the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area. This recreation area is in the southern part of the dune system. People often use "Glamis" or "Glamis Dunes" to talk about these areas, even though it's not the official name for the entire dune system.
History of Glamis and Its Name
Glamis had a post office that opened and closed several times over the years. It operated from 1886 to 1888, then 1899 to 1901, 1917 to 1920, 1921 to 1923, and finally from 1940 onwards. The community got its name from Glamis Castle in Scotland. This castle became very famous because of William Shakespeare's play, Macbeth.
Local Industries Near Glamis
Glamis is the closest community to the new Mesquite Regional Landfill. This landfill is being built to handle trash that arrives by train, mostly from Los Angeles County. Glamis is also near the Mesquite Mine, which is a gold mine.
