National Park · Colorado
Great Sand Dunes National Park
The tallest dunes in North America
StateColorado
Best seasonLate spring & fall
Don’t missClimbing the High Dune
TerrainGiant dunes below alpine peaks
Great Sand Dunes piles the continent’s tallest sand dunes against the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in southern Colorado — climb them, sled them, and splash in the seasonal creek at their base. Late spring and fall are the sweet spot.
What to see
- High Dune climb
- Medano Creek (spring)
- Sandboarding/sledding
- Zapata Falls (nearby)
- Star parties
Check the park’s official site for current entrance fees, timed-entry or permits, road and seasonal closures before you go.