Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve

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.

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Caution Impassible Section of Medano Pass Primitive Road Due to Muddy Conditions

A deep muddy section between the 7th and 8th creek crossing, 9.3 miles northeast of the junction of the main park road of the Medano Pass Primitive Road is causing many vehicles to become mired and stuck. Travel in...

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Information Great Sand Dunes Currently at Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

As of August 18th, Great Sand Dunes is under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions. All wood and charcoal fires must be in established fire rings in designated campsites or picnic sites. No other open fires are allowed. Fires...

Caution Speed Limits are Much Lower Inside Park than Surrounding Highways

Speed limits for the park include 30 MPH near the park boundary and Great Sand Dunes Sign, and as low as 10 MPH near the Headquarters and Entrance Station. Speed limits are in place to protect park visitors,...

Information Sand Board and Sand Sled Rentals Not Available In Park.

Sand boarding and sand sled rentals are located in local communities surrounding the park. Visitors are encouraged to arrange rentals BEFORE coming to the park.

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Information Piñon Flats Campground, sites can be reserved 3 months in advance for 2026

Due to the need for improvements in Piñon Flats Campground, sites can be reserved 3 months in advance beginning in 2026.

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Where to stay

Which side of Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve actually saves you drive time — with live rates, not "top-10 from nowhere".

🏕️ In-park & campgrounds

Wake up inside the gate — first light at the trailhead, no morning commute.

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🛏️ Gateway-town hotels

Rooms minutes from the entrance with pools, breakfast and parking.

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🚐 RV & camper vans

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GETTING THERE

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✈️ Nearest airports

We map the closest regional and major airports for each park we cover in depth.

🚗 Rental cars

A car is essential at most parks — book early for summer and holiday weekends.

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🅿️ Parking & shuttles

Where lots fill by 8 AM and which shuttle skips the stress — see "Know before you go" above.

GUIDED TOURS

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🌅 Sunrise & summit tours

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🚤 Signature experiences

Boat, wildlife and scenic tours matched to Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve.

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👪 Family-friendly outings

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Is there a live webcam for Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve?

Yes — 3 official National Park Service webcams are embedded on this page, so you can see the conditions before you drive.