We stayed here one night. Sites were not as crammed as some NP campgrounds we have been to. Bathrooms were clean. There is a dish washing station but it was closed due to time of year - the water spigots were still functional though. On Verizon I got 2 bars and was able to use my hotspot to work on my laptop. There’s a trail to the dunes from the campsites and a small camp store that is open 4-7pm that sells firewood, snacks and essentials. No showers here but there are wash off stations at the dunes. Also, you can pay $6 for a hot shower at the Sand Dunes Lodge about 10 minutes away. Some campsites actually have views of the dunes and mountains. We enjoyed our stay very much!

Went to the Sand Dunes on 8/28-8/29. Reserved a campsite in the recreation.gov app a few days prior after watching for a while. We got site 29. Big enough for an rv but we only have a tent. The bear box was literally right next to the tent pad lol. There's restrooms with sinks for dishwashing. I didn't visit the camp store but I guess you can buy firewood there. No gathering wood from the ground. The park rangers patrol the area regularly. One got out and gave me a friendly reminder to register the plates on my vehicle. Nearby campers were quiet for the most part. People stood up kinda late but it really calmed down around 11. Overall, the campsite is in perfect proximity to the dunes. The sunset was amazing to watch. Our site had some obstruction from trees but a 100 foot walk and the view of the sunset was perfect.

Awesome views and nice spacious site. Quiet until the families unloaded their RVs with children and the white girls partied till 1am. Decent little camp store too.

Overall a wonderful experience! We would definitely stay here again. Bathrooms were clean, water was near the site, and the Dunes are so much fun! Two reasons for the 4 stars instead of 5. 1) the sites are so close to each other. The site next to us had about 8 people at it and they were so loud the entire time. 2) the bear boxes really need to be sprayed for spiders. We had 4 spiders (that we saw) and 2 spider egg nests in our bear box. Idk why they think I’d put my food in there 🤢.

Beautiful location! My favorite part about this site was that their were tons of great hiking trail surrounding the campsites. My least favorite part were the bugs, if you stay here don’t forget your bug spray.

Inside Great Sand Dunes National Park you will find this typical NP campground. Lots of somewhat confusing loops, but the higher you go the better the views. Sites are nicely laid out, clean, and there is some privacy thanks to low shrubs and trees. There is even a little camp store staffed by park rangers, stop by, they really like to talk! Water spigots seem to be spaced well(not as far apart as in other campgrounds), and the vault toilets were clean, if in need of servicing. There are some great hikes close by as well as easy access to the dunes. You do have to go outside the park to rent sand boards/sleds.

We had a first class view of the dunes from our campsite and it was stunning. Wouldn’t want to stay anywhere else while enjoying this park. It was windy and there were a lot of mosquitoes but the views and nearby trail access to the dunes made it all worth it. Very kid friendly spot! Bathrooms were clean and close by.

In peak season (here on a Wednesday) it is busy here and online reservations are really recommended.  This is a common campground set up (drive loop with sites patched along the way). The website was great for seeing reviews/ratings of specific sites. Booked 24 hrs in advance and got lucky with "prime" site, which was the last available site for my date. A little noisy with so many families in a full campground. But I would definitely return. Great mountain and dune hikes with trails easy to access from the campgrounds. Bear lockers, tent pads, picnic tables, fire rings at each site. Deer just feet from my site and mosquitos are there but manageable. 

NOTE: campsite fee does not include park entrance fee ($25/car)

Started to get kind of crowded towards the end of the week but it’s a beautiful spot with stellar views and access to the dunes.

Obviously being in the park is fantastic and gorgeous. The campsites are close together, we could hear other sites chatting til 2AM. Our site was specifically great because of trees (no wind). Bathrooms are clean but no hand soap. The store has weird hours, doesn’t open til 2PM. If you want to rent a sand board you’ll have to exit the park and go to the Great Sand Dunes lodge, they sell out by noon. Lastly please drive the speed limit, I got a huggge ticket and they were constantly pulling people over in the park. But overall I’d camp there again! Happy camping!!

This camp site is a mile or so from the base of the Dunes and river. It’s a nice enough location but the camp sites feel pretty close together. There’s not many trees and such to make it feel like there’s much privacy.

The campsites are super sandy (obviously lol) and watch out for lots of prickly cactus. A portion of the sites are paved for RVs. It’s super tight to maneuver in and out with a camper.

Views are pretty amazing! But some sights have (a lot) better views of the Dunes than others. Besides birds we haven’t seen much while life but there are bear boxes at the camp sites

My oldest has insisted that we return every year now! We love the sand dunes! So many adventures and memories to be had! And the campsite is so clean and quiet. Zapata Falls is a must too! No water this time of year on the Dunes but still a great time!

Nice campground with a trail from the campground to the dunes. We visited August 2020. Visitor Center was closed inside due to social distancing but you could order through a window to get what you needed. Road and parking are nice and paved with sites big enough for a tent or two. There’s bear bins at each site along with fire rings and picnic tables. Plenty of trees to offer shade. Bathrooms were clean but no showers. Cell service was limited. Some sites were ADA accessible which was nice. The campsites didn’t offer a lot of privacy but you aren’t out in the open either. It was a blast being so close to the dunes and exploring. Just make sure you fill up your gas tank before driving to the park

A wonderful campground where you can walk directly to the Sand Dunes. Beautiful views from camp. Bathrooms are nice and there are dishwashing stations available.

The campground it’s beautiful and it has its own trail to the dunes. The amount of spots is limited considering the amount of people that visit the park. They have an air station, first time I see this in a park. The dump station and potable water is outside the campground.

This campsite is located in the Great Sand Dunes National Park. A well maintained campground with asphalt roads throughout, including the campsite parking area. Each campsite includes a level dirt area delineated with a low rock wall, a large metal bear proof food storage locker, a metal fire ring with grate and an aluminum picnic table. There is no water, sewage or electric at any of the sites, although at only $20 a night that is quite acceptable. Plan to pick and reserve your site about 6 months in advance as this national park is very popular.

The Sand Dunes are pretty cool and my dog loved playing in the water. Some of the campsites seem close together, our campsite was an “end unit” and so it had more separation and privacy from the other campsites. Bear bins are provided in each campsite.

Overall, we had a great trip. Our site didn’t have the best sight of the Dunes, but there were many around us that did. We had good shade though, which we were thankful for. The creek was dry, but we a fairly easy walk up the dunes with our 4 and 5 year old. I would suggest buckets and shovels for the young kids. There were a lot of no-see-um bugs which chewed our ankles to shreds at our campsite. Also, please follow the campsite rules to a T! We got written a ticket because we didn’t put our trash in the bear box when we went on a little hike. The rangers are sticklers! 

In all, I highly recommend this campsite. I noted that when we come back, I am going to look for openings in sites 65, 67, 69, 86 and 22 (best views!!)

We were on site 34. Great views of the dunes. We could walk about 1/2 mile and get to the dunes with easy access to trails right by our site. We enjoyed sledding on the dunes and took the primitive road to Castle Creek picnic area which was pretty cool to walk in the creek.

We were driving up to Crested Butte and managed to snag a spot at Pinion Flats one night on the way up. It did not disappoint. There was a trail straight to the dunes from the campsite. The dunes were visible from the campsite and it was amazing. There were mountains behind the site and dunes in the front view. So beautiful. The campsite itself had plenty of space for me and my 4 friends and my dog. There was a grill ring and bench and also a bear box for food. Will say I got bit 2 times by fire ants at the site. Other than that, great location! We were at campsite 49.

The location of this campground is fantastic, and we were able to reserve a spot in mid-June, but it was the worst wind ever. It kept us up all night and even pulled the rain fly right off of our tent. We ended up sleeping in the car because it was too much. Check the weather ahead of time and don’t camp if it’s going to be crazy windy.

A busy campground, it's very difficult to get a spot without a reservation, and people start roaming and asking if your leaving before 6AM. Some sites are definitely better than others, but beggars can't be choosers. Be bear aware.  Always a good amphitheater chat from the rangers. Our favorite time to go is near Memorial day or early June when the river is flowing. A favorite memory.

Love the silence!

What a great experience! The front of the campground has views on the sand dunes and if you go at beginning of summer there is a river running through the National Park.

This campground was good, solid, the sites were roomy with picnic tables and bear boxes. There were plenty of toilets which had self flushing features and running water for sinks. Also there was a dish washing area, which we love! The mosquitos were awful, swarming like I have never seen, so be prepared. Storms are normal, while we were there we had severe thunderstorms and sat it out in our tent listening to our Midway weather radio, it was scary! There is a camp store, but they have very limited hours, we never got there when they were open. The park itself is unique, lots of fun. Cell service was limited for us, but I think Verizon has coverage. No showers, but this was a great find, the rec center in Alamosa charged 2.00 and 1.00 for each additional person. The showers and bathrooms were clean, lots of hot water with good pressure.

A great site that’s well kept and clean. Very easy access to dunes. Can’t wait to go back!