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 limited capacity in the visitor center. 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!
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
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Families
Wheelchairs
Activities
Hiking
Swimming
Photography
Horseback Riding
Four Wheeling
Fishing
Hunting
Biking
Atv Riding
Stargazing
Camping
Rock Climbing
Orienteering
Guided Tours
Snowshoeing
Waterskiing
Wildlife Watching
Accessibility Description
Great Sand Dunes is continually working to improve access so that everyone can experience this unique landscape. If you have special needs or particular questions, please contact a staff member at 719-378-6395, or email us.
Detailed accessibility information is available on the Great Sand Dunes website.
Non-Commercial Vehicle and Occupants
Entrance fee is $25.00.
Passenger vehicle with all occupants; fee valid for 7 days.
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.
Weather
Temperatures are relatively cool all year, thanks to the park and preserve's high elevation. Conditions are most often calm, but winds can arise, especially in spring and during storm fronts. Daytime temperatures feel warmer here year round due to intense high-altitude sunlight, and a scorching mid-day summer sand surface. Plan to explore the dunes morning or evening during summer. Nights are cool in summer, and frigid in winter. Visit the Great Sand Dunes website for the most accurate weather forecasts.
