The view at the park entrance contrasts giant dunes and snow-capped mountains.
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
National Park & Preserve · CO
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.
Park report
Alert: Danger
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesGreat Sand Dunes At Stage 2 Fire Restrictions - No Open Fires.
Fee: Entrance - Private Vehicle
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$25
Alert: Caution
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesSpeed Limits are Much Lower Inside Park than Surrounding Highways
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesSand Board and Sand Sled Rentals Not Available In Park.
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesPiñon Flats Campground, sites can be reserved 3 months in advance for 2026
Fee: Entrance - Non-commercial Groups
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$15
Fee: Entrance - Motorcycle
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$20
Campgrounds Available
How this is rated
Good: campgrounds available in this park3 campgrounds
Visitor Centers
Good2 visitor centers
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available56 activities
Park Name
InfoGreat Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
Designation
InfoNational Park & Preserve
State(s)
InfoCO
Phone
Info(719) 378-6395
grsa_interpretation@nps.gov
Pass: Annual Entrance - Park
Info$45
Operating Hours
InfoThe park and preserve are open 24/7 all year
Visitor Center: Entrance Station
InfoSee park for hours
Visitor Center: Great Sand Dunes Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoAfrican American Heritage, Archeology, Arts + 55 more
Weather Info
InfoTemperatures are relatively cool all year at the park elevation 8000 ft. Conditions are most often calm, but winds can arise, especially in spring and during storm fronts. Daytime temperatures feel wa
Getting There
InfoTo 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 nationa
Location
Info37.7926° N, -105.5920° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website