Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
11500 Highway 150
Mosca CO 81146-9798, 719-378-6300
Special Topics: Mountains � Wildflowers �
Recreation Activities: Auto Touring � Camping � Climbing � Educational
Programs � Fishing � Hiking � Horseback Riding � Wildlife Viewing
Camping Areas
Pinyon Flats
Open All Year
Details
Pinyon Flats campground is open year-round, and has 88 campsites available on a
first-come, first-served basis. 6 people, 2 tents maximum per site. Sites fill
most nights in summer. Fire grates, picnic tables, flush toilets and drinking
water available. The campground is located in pinon/juniper forest and has
excellent views of the dunes and the Sangre de Cristo mountains. Winter low
temperatures average between 0 and 13 degrees F. Firewood can be purchased in
the visitor center between 9-4:30. Sites are $14 per night.
Lodging Options
Additional Information
Getting There
Plane
Limited air service is available to Alamosa, Colorado. Airports in Colorado
Springs, Denver, and Albuquerque are all within 4 hours drive.
Car
Great Sand Dunes National Monument is located 35 miles northeast of
Alamosa,Colorado, reached by US Highway 160 and Colorado Highway 150 from the
south. or from Colorado Highway 17 and County Six Mile Lane from the west.
Bus
Greyhound Bus Lines serve Alamosa and Blanca, CO, but do not enter the park.
Getting Around
By foot, bicycle, or personal vehicle. Please note: bicycles are not permitted
on trails. |
