Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve

About

Open 24/7 year round! There are no timed entries or reservations to visit. 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!

Activities

• 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

Location

37.79256812, -105.5919572