Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve

Because the dunes and surrounding mountains are designated wilderness, this is a great place to enjoy unspoiled natural beauty in a variety of ways. Whether you play in Medano Creek, build a sand castle, slide down the dunes, go birdwatching in wetlands or ascend a 13,000-foot peak, you will discover plenty of kinds of outdoor recreation for all ages.

Attraction Activities: Birding, Camping, Natural Wildlife Viewing

Hours: 24 hours per day

Attraction Type: Archaeological Site, Nature Interpretive Center, Nature Tours, Scenic Highway/Byway

Attraction Facility Amenities: ADA Compliant, Brochures, Bus Parking, Gift Shop, Guided Tours, Interpretive Displays, Maps Available, Parking, Pets on Leash, Printed Guides Available, Restrooms, Self-Guided Tours, Vending Machines

Attraction Price: $

Payment Methods: Cash

Activity Levels: Difficult, Easy, Intermediate, Moderate

Recreation Type: Adventure/Backcountry Guide, Hiking/Nature Trails, National Forest, National Park, Nature Experience, Nature Preserve, Nature Tours, Playground, Protected Species Habitat, Scenic Highway/Byway, Water Recreation

Recreation Activities: Backpacking, Birding, Camping, Four-wheeling, Natural Wildlife Viewing

Information Types: Brochures

Visitor Service Activities: Interpretive Trails

Visitor Service Facility Amenities: Nature Preserve

Payment Methods: Cash

$ - Less than $100 | $$ - $101 - $200 | $$$ - $201 and Up