Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve

National Park Service, Colorado.

Open 24/7 year round! There are no reservations to visit or limit on the number of visitors in the park and preserve, but there is currently a limit of 10 visitors at a time in the visitor center due to COVID restrictions. The tallest dunes in North America are the centerpiece in a diverse landscape of grasslands, wetlands, forests, alpine lakes, and tundra. Explore this website to learn more!

Camping and Day Use

• Pinon Flats Campground

Activities and Experiences

• Great Sand Dunes National Park Backcountry Permits

Site Passes

• Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve Site Pass

Nearby Activities

• Auto Touring
• Biking
• Camping
• Climbing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic & Cultural Site
• Horse Camping
• Horseback Riding
• Hunting
• Picnicking
• Swimming
• Water Sports
• Wildlife Viewing

Directions

To access the main park area, including the Dunes Parking Lot, Visitor Center, and Pinon Flats Campground, take US 160 to CO 150 from the south, or CO 17 to Lane 6 to CO 150 from the west. The national park is at the north end of CO 150.

Additional Information

• Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve Map
• Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve Official Website

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