Overview of entrance requirementsAll visitors MUST have
Entrance PassesStandard Entrance Pass$20.00–$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 .
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 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
2023 Fee-free DaysNo entrance pass required on these days:
There are no reservations or timed entry permits to visit Great Sand Dunes. Below are various options for entrance fees and passes. 
Electronic Passes Available Through Recreation.govEnjoy the convenience of purchasing your pass before you arrive. Digital park entrance passes are available on recreation.gov at no additional cost. Once purchased, passes for Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve must be either printed or saved on your mobile device prior to use. Connectivity is limited or non-existent in the park, therefore printing the permit or saving it on your phone (so you can access it even if there is no wi-fi or cell service) is highly recommended.
If you wish to purchase an America the Beautiful, National Parks & Federal Recreational Lands Passes, such as the Annual, Access, or Senior pass, please inquire at the park's entrance station upon arrival. 
NPS/ Sydney Stover Entrance FeesFees are charged only when the entrance station is open. Fees can be paid by check, credit card, or cash. 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. Educational Entrance Fee WaiverSchool 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. Educational Entrance Fee Waiver Request Form (updated 2023) Questions or Comments?
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Last updated: May 22, 2023