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Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve (U.S. National Park Service)

Dunes Among a Diverse Landscape

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! Read More

Foreground forest, grasslands, a creek, dunes, and snow-capped mountains

Plan Your Visit

Things to do, current and forecast conditions, camping and lodging, and more...

Teen girl and boy sliding down a dune on a sand sled

Things to Do

Sand sledding, Medano Creek beach play, experiencing the night, forest hiking, climbing to alpine lakes and peaks, and more...

A woman relaxes at a campsite surrounded by trees, dunes and mountain

Camping

Camping options in and near Great Sand Dunes

Last updated: February 19, 2025