• Dunes and Sangre de Cristo Mountains at Sunset

    Great Sand Dunes

    National Park & Preserve Colorado

Things To Do

Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is 150,000 acres of grasslands, wetlands, dunes, forests, alpine lakes, and rugged 13,000' peaks. Discover the many Outdoor Activities you can do here. This year's Visitor Guide gives suggestions on basic trip planning and ways to plan your time. For more assistance, call a ranger at the Visitor Center at 719-378-6399.

Did You Know?

Upper Sand Creek Lake

Alpine lakes such as Upper Sand Creek Lake are part of the mountain watershed of Great Sand Dunes, and provide a dramatic contrast to the stark dunefield. More...