Grasslands, large dunes, and snow-capped peaks at sunset — The view at the park entrance contrasts giant dunes and snow-capped mountains. NPS/Patrick Myers

Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve

National Park · Colorado · National Park Service

Camping

The tallest dunes in North America are the centerpiece in a diverse landscape of grasslands, wetlands, forests, alpine lakes, and tundra. Stay on a moonless night to experience countless stars in this International Dark Sky Park! Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week year-round. There are no timed entries or reservations to visit.

Plan your visit

Know before you go

Phone: (719) 378-6395
Official site: www.nps.gov
Managed by: National Park Service

Getting there

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What's here

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Activities & features: Arts and Culture · Craft Demonstrations · Live Music · Auto and ATV · Auto Off-Roading · Astronomy · Stargazing · Biking · Mountain Biking · Camping · Backcountry Camping · Car or Front Country Camping · Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use) · Group Camping · RV Camping · Climbing · Mountain Climbing · Compass and GPS · Orienteering · Fishing · Freshwater Fishing · Fly Fishing · Food · Dining · Picnicking · Guided Tours · Hands-On · Arts and Crafts · Volunteer Vacation · Hiking · Backcountry Hiking · Front-Country Hiking · Off-Trail Permitted Hiking · Horse Trekking · Horse Camping (see also camping) · Horseback Riding · Hunting and Gathering · Hunting · Junior Ranger Program · Tubing · River Tubing · Skiing · Cross-Country Skiing · Downhill Skiing · Snow Play · Snowshoeing · Swimming · Freshwater Swimming · Water Skiing · Wildlife Watching · Birdwatching · Park Film · Museum Exhibits · Shopping · Bookstore and Park Store · Gift Shop and Souvenirs