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Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve

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"Hike the biggest dune to see an amazing landscape."(10 Tips)
"Bring boogie board style foam snow sleds"(5 Tips)
"Crazy fun! Bring lots of water :)"(2 Tips)
"hike out to the dunes to see or do some sand boarding."(2 Tips)

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Kévin DunglasAugust 13, 2016
Hike the biggest dune to see an amazing landscape. Rent a board in the last fuel station before the entrance to have fun and good sensations in the sand.
DawnJuly 7, 2014
Reserve a campsite early to ensure a place at the base of the dunes. Bring boogie board style foam snow sleds for the best success sledding.
CNNFebruary 19, 2015
Covered in snow, the magnificent dunes become a sledder's paradise in winter. The Sangre de Cristo Mountains are the perfect backdrop to this Western winter wonderland. Read more
Nate FolkertAugust 28, 2021
hike out to the dunes to see or do some sand boarding. wear clothes and shoes you can thoroughly rinse in the shower at the parking lot.
Alejandro JaramilloAugust 4, 2013
Bring closed shoes. Come early morning or late in the evening if you want to hike during Summer or else you will get feet burned in 115 degree sand. Careful with pets. Very hot on their feet.
Crystal FauntJuly 25, 2018
Very unique and fun place to be during any season. Night sky is very clear here.
NatalieSeptember 20, 2016
$15 to get a regular car in. And worth every penny to see the tallest sand dunes on the continent.
Ian RussellJanuary 30, 2018
Craziest thing we have ever seen!!! Everyone must go!’ Take lots of water
Rhia WinkelmanApril 13, 2011
Best time for photography is late afternoon or daly evening as the sun rises behind the dunes. Great camping lots, beware of plentiful deer!
Jennifer MilanoJuly 27, 2012
Buy a plastic sled sold at the gas station near the entrance. Put your cameras in plastic bags for the hike.
Eben HallJanuary 26, 2016
You CAN make it to the top (just bring water).
KirstenOctober 14, 2012
Yes, you should come here. Yes, you should attempt the climb. Yes, you will get wind blown and sand in your eyes. Pretty epic though.
Callie StephensJuly 3, 2013
Picturesque scene...plus you can bring your pups! Just bring water for everyone.
DanielAugust 10, 2014
Fun place to go with friends!
ColoradoJanuary 23, 2012
Learn how these seemingly inexplicable dunes — North America’s tallest — came to be nestled up against the dramatic Sangre de Cristo mountains. Then go out and play on Colorado’s most unique “beach.”
Mike MontoyaNovember 13, 2012
a must see if your in the arera , highest alpine desert........
Michael NapoliJune 19, 2012
It's a longer walk out to the dunes than it looks. Go early in the morning and bring water.
Kelly NMay 10, 2014
Beautiful - well worth the drive
FlorianJuly 28, 2011
Great sandboarding area! Dont go when it's windy! You will be sandblasted!
Adam JackMay 4, 2011
This is Colorado's beach! :) Great for families when the snow melt is running across the sands.
Fateh SinghJuly 2, 2012
Bring a turban for the windy days at the top!
Stefan D.November 18, 2015
Rent a sand board and ride down the dunes! Fun!!
ColoradoAugust 24, 2010
The Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve contains the tallest sand dunes in North America, and is one of the most fragile and complex dune systems in the world.
Russ AvinaJune 18, 2015
Truly a gem in Colorado!
Katelyn SchwarzJune 29, 2014
Def rent sleds! Crazy fun! Bring lots of water :)
Jason KnollJune 1, 2011
Do yourself a favor and go to the top. Nice 360 view.
Peter GrosskreuzFebruary 27, 2013
Great place to take Boy Scouts for a camp out
Melissa DagdaganMay 29, 2012
Before you try to hit up the Sahara Desert, take a stab at walking through these dunes!
Jim O'DonnellSeptember 7, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Bring a sled!
Melissa DagdaganMay 29, 2012
Pretty freakin ridiculous!
Mike HendersonAugust 2, 2010
Shoes not sandals especially if you plan on hiking. Trust me.
Max GoldbergSeptember 4, 2011
Bring a camera.
National Wildlife FederationMarch 15, 2011
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