Elk are sometimes seen by visitors along the park entrance road or County Lane 6, primarily fall through spring.
Open 24/7 year round! There are no timed entries or reservations to visit. The tallest dunes in North America are the centerpiece in a diverse landscape of grasslands, wetlands, forests, alpine lakes, and tundra. Stay on a moonless night to experience countless stars in this International Dark Sky Park!
The National Park Service welcomes the newest Chief of Visitor and Resource Protection Zachary Parkes at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. The selection was made earlier this year by Superintendent Andrea Compton.
National Park Week starts Saturday, April 20 with a fee-free day! Each day has a different theme to highlight various aspects of Great Sand Dunes and the National Park Service as a whole.