Things to do in Great Sand Dunes National Park
Popular picks: Sandboarding on the dunes · Hiking the Dunes Loop Trail · Exploring Medano Creek · Stargazing at night · Wildlife watching · Photography opportunities · Picnicking in designated areas · Visiting the Visitor Center · Participating in ranger-led programs · Exploring nearby trails in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains · Camping under the stars · Attending seasonal events or festivals · Exploring the surrounding San Luis Valley · Birdwatching in diverse habitats · Discovering local flora and fauna
Medano CreekFree5.0Experience a seasonal splash along North America's tallest sand dunes
Mount Sneffels WildernessFree5.0Explore dramatic alpine peaks and pristine hiking trails in San Juan Mountains
Spanish Peaks WildernessFree5.0Explore rugged alpine peaks and quiet wilderness trails in southern Colorado
Star DuneFree5.0Conquer North America's tallest sand dune for spectacular sweeping mountain views
Buffalo Peaks WildernessFree4.9Discover the Majestic Buffalo Peaks Wilderness
Crestone Mountain Zen Center$$4.9A tranquil Zen Buddhist monastic retreat center in the Crestone mountains.
Crestone NeedleFree4.9Towering 14er peak offering technical climbing and rugged mountain vistas
Greenhorn MountainFree4.9High mountain peak offering stunning panoramic views in southern Colorado
High DuneFree4.9Climb the main dune ridge for breathtaking views of the park.
Medano PassFree4.9A scenic high clearance four wheel drive road through mountain wilderness
Mount AnteroFree4.9Explore the Heights of Mount Antero
Mount WilsonFree4.9Explore the Majesty of Mount Wilson
Baca National Wildlife RefugeFree4.8Discover serene wetland habitats and abundant wildlife near Great Sand Dunes
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National ParkFree4.8Explore the Majestic Black Canyon of the Gunnison
Crestone PeakFree4.8Challenge Colorado's seventh highest peak for incredible Sangre de Cristo views.
Cuchara PassFree4.8A scenic high mountain pass along Colorado's Highway of Legends
Lobo OverlookFree4.8Panoramic mountain views from a scenic Continental Divide vista point
Mount BlancaFree4.8Majestic alpine peak looming over the Great Sand Dunes region
Mount PrincetonFree4.8Explore the Majestic Mount Princeton
Museum of FriendsFree4.8An eclectic contemporary art museum showcasing unique works in historic Walsenburg.
Point of No ReturnFree4.8The gateway where paved driving ends and four-wheel adventure begins
Ruedi ReservoirFree4.8Scenic mountain reservoir located near Basalt on Colorado's Fryingpan River
Sand Dunes National ParkFree4.8Experience North America's tallest sand dunes set against dramatic alpine peaks
Sangre de Cristo MountainsFree4.8Dramatic mountain peaks towering over Colorado's iconic Great Sand Dunes
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