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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Sep 16, 2024
One of the most unique, interesting parks. Did not expect such beautiful foliage and wildlife. Saw a doe with her two fawns. The dunes are beautiful at sunset. The park is somewhat out of the way but… Full review by shenslee
Sep 13, 2024
Arrived too late for the visitor centre but the dunes were beautiful. The landscape is truly unique and I would have liked to have been able to spend rather more time here. Full review by RoverP
Sep 10, 2024
We are well on our way to see all of the national parks. We thought we knew what to expect at great Great Sand Dunes, since we have pretty big sand dunes in Michigan. But these are even bigger, and v… Full review by GoGoJen
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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