Jean Dry Lake Bed is a small dry lake located just 3 miles east of Jean, NV and I-15. It is an endorheic dry lake, which means that any water that falls within it does not flow out to other bodies of water like rivers or oceans. Water loss occurs mainly due to solar evaporation and seepage.
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Jean Dry Lake Bed is a popular destination for off-road racing as well as commercial photo shoots and major feature films. The flat ground amplifies shadows, helping to create a dramatic summertime look.
Currently, Jean Dry Lake Bed is the location of Seven Magic Mountains, a two-year art exhibit featuring seven brightly colored boulders.
“Seven Magic Mountains” by designmilk is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
Jean Dry Lake Bed on the Silver Screen
Here are a few popular movies that have used Jean Dry Lake Bed as a filming location.
Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas
Filming at Jean Dry Lake Bed for the Mint 400 off-road race was scheduled to take place over the course of a few days. However, rain interfered with the type of shot the production team wanted to get so they had to “bring in a jet engine mounted on a truck and sacks of Fuller’s earth to create the dust necessary to make the scene effective.” (Source)
Watch the trailer below:
“Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas – trailer HD” by MyEdit
The Hangover
Jean Dry Lake Bed was the filming location used for the scene in which winnings are exchanged for the wrong Doug. Filming took place even on days where wind gusts reached 50 mph. (Source)
Watch the trailer below:
“The Hangover (2009) Official Trailer #1 – Comedy Movie” by Movieclips Trailer Vault
Casino
The scene where Ace and Nicky meet up was filmed at Jean Dry Lake Bed. (Source)
Watch the trailer below:
“Casino Official Trailer #1 – (1995) HD” by Movieclips
If you are looking for a barren desert landscape to shoot your next production at, be sure to visit Jean Dry Lake Bed.
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