This is a unique park that protects the tallest sand dunes in North America, as well as the high peaks of the Sangre de Cristo Range. I started at the small, but well curated Visitor Center, which gi…Full review by phvi2617
Mar 23, 2025
Although a little out of the way, this is an attraction that we're glad we took the time to visit. We visited before the spring ice runoff, so there wasn't a stream to cross, and although it was supe…Full review by P-n-DTravelinDuo
Jan 18, 2025
Very nice experience climbing the dunes The kids loved it Exhausting but well worth it Bring a board for sledding down the dunesFull review by johnkH3652VO
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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