Great Sand Dunes

Against the backdrop of rugged 14,000-foot peaks in the Sangre de Cristo mountains, the 30-square mile dune field, with no designated trails, invites you to explore freely. The highest elevation in the park is 13,604'.

The natural system of the Park ranges from sand dunes to forests, from cottonwood groves to majestic mountain peaks and tundra.

Play in intermittent Medano Creek, hike forest trails, or camp in the back country. The Visitor Center and Campground areas are about 8200' above sea level.

Shadows on the dunes!!!!!! Who could it be?????? Spooky!!!!