Things to do in Great Sand Dunes National Park

Popular picks: Sandboarding on the dunes · Hiking the Dunes Loop Trail · Exploring Medano Creek · Stargazing at night · Wildlife watching · Photography opportunities · Picnicking in designated areas · Visiting the Visitor Center · Participating in ranger-led programs · Exploring nearby trails in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains · Camping under the stars · Attending seasonal events or festivals · Exploring the surrounding San Luis Valley · Birdwatching in diverse habitats · Discovering local flora and fauna

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San Luis Valley Museum$4.5
Explore local heritage and Native American artifacts near Great Sand Dunes.
Trinidad History Museum$4.3
Discover regional borderlands history and historic homes at Trinidad History Museum.
San Luis Valley Brewing Company$$3.7
Local craft beers and hearty comfort food near Great Sand Dunes
Rio Grande National ForestFree3.3
Explore vast wilderness landscapes bordering Colorado's iconic Great Sand Dunes
Dunes OverlookFree
Enjoy sweeping elevated views of Colorado's iconic sand dune fields.
Little Medano CreekFree
A scenic seasonal stream flowing through Great Sand Dunes National Park
Saguache CreekFree
A scenic natural stream flowing through Colorado's historic San Luis Valley
Twin LakesFree
Discover the Beauty of Twin Lakes
Wolf Creek PassFree
Scenic high mountain pass along Highway 160 in southern Colorado
Zapata FallsFree
Hidden waterfall tucked in a rocky canyon near Great Sand Dunes

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