Plan Your Visit

Foreground forest, grasslands, a creek flowing at the base of dunes, and snow-capped mountains
Take time to explore beyond the dunes into grasslands, forest, alpine lakes and peaks.

NPS/Patrick Myers

 
 
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Click on this image to download the Great Sand Dunes Visitor Guide (accessible pdf, 6 mb)
Download a free Great Sand Dunes Visitor Guide (accessible pdf, 6 mb) to plan your time and activities at Great Sand Dunes spring through fall.
 

Planning for...

 
Fall colors at the base of dunes with snowcapped mountain

Conditions to Expect Each Month


 
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Weather Forecast and Information

 
Campground

Camping, Lodging, and Food

 
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Things to Do

 
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Medano Creek

 
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Free Ranger Programs

 
Woman and Baby on the Dunes at Night

Experiencing the Night


 
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Medano Pass Primitive Road

 
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Mobile Device Connectivity

 
Dog on Leash

Pets

 
Sandhill Cranes Flying with Dunes in Background

Sandhill Crane Migration (Spring and Fall)


 
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Hunting

(only in national preserve during legal seasons)

 

Last updated: September 24, 2024

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

Visitor Center
11999 State Highway 150
Mosca, CO 81146

Phone:

(719) 378-6395
General Park and Preserve information: (719) 378-6395 Emergencies (Police, Fire, Medical): Dial 911. Non-emergencies (Police, Fire, Medical): call (719) 589-5807

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