• Dunes and Sangre de Cristo Mountains at Sunset

    Great Sand Dunes

    National Park & Preserve Colorado

Dunes Among Diversity

The tallest dunes in North America are the centerpiece in a diverse landscape of grasslands, wetlands, conifer and aspen forests, alpine lakes, and tundra. Experience this diversity through hiking, sand sledding, splashing in Medano Creek, wildlife watching, and more!

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Features

  • Woman Hiking Dunes

    Outdoor Activities

    Hiking, beach play, sand sledding, picnicking, backpacking, photography, free ranger programs, and more!

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  • Tent in Cottonwood Trees

    Camping and Lodging

    Camping options in the national park, plus area campgrounds and lodging.

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  • Kids Splashing in Medano Creek

    Medano Creek

    Current conditions, flow forecast, video podcast, and what to expect month-by-month in an average year.

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  • Girl Snow Sledding

    Weather

    While the sand can get hot on summer afternoons, air temperatures are surprisingly cool at this high elevation. Park weather forecasts and info.

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  • Truck on Medano Pass Primitive Road

    Medano Pass Primitive Road

    Current conditions, openings/closures, road information, and camping information.

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  • Ranger Program

    Programs and Events

    Free ranger programs and special events make your visit even more rewarding.

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Did You Know?

View of dunes from summit of Mt. Herard

The 750' dunes look small from the alpine summit of 13,297' Mt. Herard, part of Great Sand Dunes National Preserve. More...