Open 24/7 year round! There are no limitations, 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!
Dunes and Crestone Peaks at Sunset
The view at the park entrance contrasts giant dunes and snow-capped mountains.
Girls Sand Sledding
Rent specially designed sand sleds to slide on the dry sand. Note: cardboard, snow sleds, saucers, and other items don't slide on dry sand.
Elk, Grasslands, Dunes, and Sangre de Cristo Mountains
Elk are sometimes seen by visitors along the park entrance road or County Lane 6, primarily fall through spring.
Lower Sand Creek Lake, Great Sand Dunes National Preserve
Spectacular alpine lakes are part of the backcountry of Great Sand Dunes National Preserve
Upper Sand Creek Basin, Great Sand Dunes National Preserve
Sand Creek Basin, part of Great Sand Dunes National Preserve, contains lush forests and alpine lakes.
Fall Colors Along Mosca Creek, Great Sand Dunes National Park
Fall is a pretty time to visit the park, with great colors and generally nice weather.
Gold Cottonwoods, Dunes, and Cleveland Peak
Experiencing Great Sand Dunes in the quieter seasons of fall and winter can be a rewarding experience.
Girl Floating Medano Creek
Visitors can float Medano Creek's waves during late spring peak flow, in years of good snowpack
