Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve - Plan Your Visit

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Great Sand Dunes
Operating Hours & Seasons


The Park is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Visitor Center open daily, closed on federal holidays.

Local Partners & Information Resources


Alamosa Chamber of Commerce


Getting There


Plane

Limited air service is available to Alamosa, Colorado. Airports in Colorado Springs, Denver, and Albuquerque are all within 4 hours drive.

Car

Great Sand Dunes National Monument is located 35 miles northeast of Alamosa,Colorado, reached by US Highway 160 and Colorado Highway 150 from the south. or from Colorado Highway 17 and County Six Mile Lane from the west.

Bus

Greyhound Bus Lines serve Alamosa and Blanca, CO, but do not enter the park.

Getting Around


By foot, bicycle, or personal vehicle. Please note: bicycles are not permitted on trails.