News Release

Great Sand Dunes Seeks Vendor to Operate the Pinion Flat Campground Store in the Park

The Pinion Flats Campground historically averages 50,000 campers each season.

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News Release Date: January 30, 2026

Contact: Sierra Willoughby, 719-378-6341

Contact: Zachary Parkes, 719-378-6321

MOSCA, Colo. – The National Park Service is seeking a vendor to provide sales of vended beverages, firewood and ice at the Pinon Flats Campground within Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. These services will be conducted under a Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) and the agreement period will cover the 2026 and 2027 seasons.

The Piñon Flats Campground is located one mile north of the Great Sand Dunes Visitor Center. The campground is open April through October and typically hosts 50,000 campers per year. The CUA holder is responsible for vending non-alcoholic beverages in vending machines and selling firewood, bagged ice, sundries and limited camping supplies at the campground store.

More information on this business opportunity, including how to submit a proposal, and the link for the official request for proposals on SAM.gov can be found on the park website at Go.nps.gov/GRSA_CUAs.

For specific inquiries about this opportunity, please contact the Park Permit Office at e-mail us or 719-378-6321.