Explore the tallest dunes in North America at Great Sand Dunes National Park. Kids can play in the sand, roll or slide down a dune, splash in Medano …See more
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Aug 30, 2024
This was a very interesting and special National Park. First of all, you could see the Sand Dunes for miles before even entering the park. It was very fun to be able to walk anywhere around the dun… Full review by Carol and Ray L
Aug 28, 2024
Amazing views! I want to go back and camp in the park just to have more time to explore. We just did a quick stop on our way somewhere else Full review by Sophia B
Aug 26, 2024
Be sure to stop at the visitor center to learn more about how geography shaped and continues to shape this park. It's a short drive from the visitor center to the parking lot where you access the sa… Full review by adcrumpton
Best place to camp in a pop-up. I have two small boys and a dog. Needs hookups. I would really like a place with a camp fire and great view of the sky.
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We stayed at the nearby KOA, only about 20 minutes from the Dunes Nat’l park. It had all the amenities, and a great view from the campground of the mountains.
Hi, planning to head over this week. I keep reading about reservations online but cant seem to figure out how to get passes to enter. Do they sell enterance tickets there? Also how does experiencing it at night work (not camping there) Thanks!
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Reservations are likely for the campgrounds--not for day use. But apparently they are doing that at the gate which causes delays. They may also be delaying people from entering …
Reservations are likely for the campgrounds--not for day use. But apparently they are doing that at the gate which causes delays. They may also be delaying people from entering the park to keep the numbers down. I saw them doing that at Black Canyon as well two weeks ago. My advice: 7:00 AM visitors--no problem with crowds...11:00 AM visitors...you take your chances.
Going last week in July with 2 dogs in a small SUV. Suggestions for our day with the dogs including what time we can get there?
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Definitely go early and/or take something to put on your dog’s feet. We arrived at 10am and by 11am the sand was burning our feet when with sandals on. Many people were wearing …
Definitely go early and/or take something to put on your dog’s feet. We arrived at 10am and by 11am the sand was burning our feet when with sandals on. Many people were wearing socks only and that seemed to be a great way (for humans) to enjoy the sand dunes without worrying about shoes filling up with sand.
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