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Plan Your Visit
Key Information
Choosing an Entrance PassDo you have or qualify for a discounted America the Beautiful Pass?If you already have an America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass, that's the only entrance pass you need. Seniors, military, visitors with a permanent disability, and families with a 4th grader are eligible for a free or discounted America the Beautiful pass. How often do you plan to visit national parks in the next 12 months?If you don't qualify for a discounted America the Beautiful pass, we recommend choosing an entrance pass based on your trip plans.
Entrance PassesGreat Sand Dunes Annual Pass If you visit Great Sand Dunes more than once in a year, consider purchasing an annual pass to save money. The Great Sand Dunes Annual Pass admits the pass holder(s) and all family members in the vehicle into the park for one year from date of purchase. Interagency national passes are also available at the Entrance Station. Standard Entrance Pass$15.00–$25.00
Visitors will be charged only one of the following fees. Entrance fees are charged only when the Entrance Station is open. Entrance passes may also be purchased in advance through recreation.gov .
For VehiclesIf you enter the park in a motorized vehicle, your entrance pass covers both you and your passengers. Your passengers do not need a separate pass. Costs for vehicles with more than 15 passengers are listed below under Organizations and Businesses. Fees are charged only when the entrance station is open in the spring, summer, and fall seasons or when the visitor center is open in the winter season. Fees can be paid by cash, check, or credit card. Passes may also be purchased in advance online through recreation.gov . In-person Purchase Locations
Motorcycle and riders
Valid up to 7 days In-person Purchase Locations
For Individuals without a VehicleIf you enter the park on a bicycle or on foot and are at least 16 years old, you need your own entrance pass. Children under the age of 16 don't need an entrance pass. Entrance Fee for Bicycles or Walk-In Visitors In-person Purchase Locations
For Organizations & Businesses15+ passenger vehicle, age 16+ In-person Purchase Locations
This fee is for a commercial group of 1-6 people in a smaller vehicle. Valid for 7 days. In-person Purchase Locations
This fee is for a commercial group of 7-15 persons in a van. Valid for 7 days. In-person Purchase Locations
This fee is for a commercial group of 16-25 persons in a mini-bus. Valid for 7 days. In-person Purchase Locations
This fee is for a commercial motor coach with 26+ capacity. Valid for 7 days. In-person Purchase Locations
 Annual Entrance - Park$45.00 If you visit Great Sand Dunes more than once in a year, consider purchasing an annual pass to save money. The Great Sand Dunes Annual Pass admits the pass holder(s) and all family members in the vehicle into the park for one year from date of purchase. In-person Purchase Locations
America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass
Covers entrance fees and standard amenity (day-use) fees at lands managed by
Depending on the type of entrance fee charged at a site, covers
America the Beautiful Passes are non-refundable, non-transferable and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. Passholders must show valid photo identification (ID) with each pass. How to Get an America the Beautiful PassIn Person (Recommended)Passes can be purchased or picked up at over 1,000 federal recreation sites. Order Online, Receive by MailTo receive your pass by mail, order online at the USGS Online Store . Online orders are for physical passes, not digital passes, and may take up to three weeks to be processed and delivered. Order receipts may not be used in place of a physical pass. We recommend ordering at least three weeks in advance of your visit, or picking up a pass in person instead. 2025 Free Entrance Days in the National ParksCome experience the national parks! All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone (other fees, including timed entry or reservation fees, may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates:
Colorado Residents: The 'Keep Colorado Wild Pass' connected with your Colorado vehicle registration is valid only for Colorado State Parks and does not grant admission to Great Sand Dunes National Park. 
NPS/Micaela Hoag Do I need to buy a pass in advance or make a reservation to visit?There are no advance reservations, timed entries, or visitor limits at Great Sand Dunes. It is optional to purchase your entrance pass in advance. How can I purchase entrance fees?Fees can be paid by credit card, debit card, Google Pay, or Apple Pay. Entrance passes may be purchased in advance online. How are my fee dollars used?Learn about current projects at Great Sand Dunes that are funded by Your Fee Dollars at Work. Do schools need to pay an entrance fee?School groups, and educational organizations whose primary purpose for visiting is education, may qualify for an Educational Entrance Fee Waiver. Please click on the link below to obtain the waiver request form. This waiver is for park entrance fees; Great Sand Dunes does not charge for programs. To learn about free education programs, visit our Education pages. Questions or Comments?
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Last updated: May 1, 2025