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
San Luis ValleyFree4.8Explore a vast alpine basin filled with mountains, wildlife, and dunes.
Turquoise LakeFree4.8Scenic mountain reservoir located near Leadville, not Great Sand Dunes
Bishop CastleFree4.7A monumental handbuilt stone castle nestled in Colorado's San Isabel Forest
Colorado Gators Reptile Park$4.7A unique sanctuary featuring rescued alligators and exotic reptiles in Colorado
Great Sand Dunes Visitor CenterFree4.7Your essential starting hub for exploring North America's tallest sand dunes
Lathrop State ParkFree4.6Colorado's first state park features lakes, camping, hiking, and mountain views
La Veta PassFree4.6Scenic mountain pass serving as a gateway route to southern Colorado
Mount Massive TrailFree4.6Challenging high-altitude trail leading to the summit of Colorado's second-highest peak
Pawnee ButtesFree4.6Explore the Majestic Pawnee Buttes
Sand Dunes Swimming Pool$4.6Soak in geothermal hot spring waters near Great Sand Dunes
Alamosa National Wildlife RefugeFree4.5A peaceful wetland refuge for birdwatching in Colorado's San Luis Valley
Mount OxfordFree4.5Mount Oxford is a challenging Sawatch Range peak in central Colorado
Royal Gorge Bridge$$4.5Experience the Majesty of the Royal Gorge Bridge
San Luis Valley Museum$4.5Explore local heritage and Native American artifacts near Great Sand Dunes.
Trinidad Lake State Park$4.5A scenic Colorado state park offering boating, camping, fishing, and hiking.
Trinidad History Museum$4.3Discover regional borderlands history and historic homes at Trinidad History Museum.
Mount LindseyFree4.1Majestic fourteen thousand foot peak in Colorado's Sangre de Cristo Range
San Luis Valley Brewing Company$$3.7Local craft beers and hearty comfort food near Great Sand Dunes
Rio Grande National ForestFree3.3Explore vast wilderness landscapes bordering Colorado's iconic Great Sand Dunes
Dunes OverlookFreeEnjoy sweeping elevated views of Colorado's iconic sand dune fields.
Little Medano CreekFreeA scenic seasonal stream flowing through Great Sand Dunes National Park
Rainbow TrailFreeA long scenic backcountry trail extending near Great Sand Dunes Park
Saguache CreekFreeA scenic natural stream flowing through Colorado's historic San Luis Valley
Twin LakesFreeDiscover the Beauty of Twin Lakes
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