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Members' reviews on GREAT SAND DUNES NATIONAL PARK & PRESERVE
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Visited in april 2024
Loved star gazing in this beautiful national park!
Visited in april 2024
Hidden gem, definitely a unique experience. The park doesn’t rent out the boards for sliding, get them at the place just before the park. It is a bit of a walk from the parking lot to the actual dunes.
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Visited in april 2024
Who goes to a National Park and doesn't leave a 5-star review or have a, "5-bags-of-popcorn," good time? The aforementioned < 5-star people are the people that I really want to meet to encourage them to just remain safely in their toilets like the obvious Ghoulies that they are. What, was the sand too sandy? Were the dunes too great? Was there too much sand...or not enough sand? Was the scenery too breathtaking? You know what is the only thing 1-star about the Great Sand Dunes National Park? The person that leaves a < 5-star review. They know who they are.
Visited in april 2024
Gorgeous!
Visited in april 2024
Dramatic landscape. All seasons are good here but it is cool to experience the Medano River.
Visited in april 2024
Very Sandy! Warm sun and a dip in the creek. One of my favorite national parks!
Visited in april 2024
Very cool place! Much bigger than expected. Bring a sled, go on a cool day. The dog loved it!
Visited in april 2024
Absolutely stunning! Next time we would bring a picnic blanket to the base of the dunes and make a day of it. Don’t forget to bring a sled!
Visited in april 2024
Incredible experience here. I wanted to mention that THIS is country’s largest SAND DUNES. Make sure to stop by the little shop on your way to the dunes for sand board/ sled rentals, very fun! Bring extra wax.
Visited in april 2024
My son and I had a great time!!! Got there a little late for the board/sled rentals (close at 3:30pm) but had great time walking up the dunes which pictures don’t do justice of how big they are!
Visited in april 2024
If you can, you should definitely rent a boogie board and hike to the top so you can sled down. Looked like great fun. Serene and peaceful. The Dunes in the distance look like a painting.
Visited in april 2024
Great camping spots, fun sledding on the dunes, but rent he wood ones at the oasis store.
Visited in april 2024
It is very cool. It is spread out but well worth it
Visited in april 2024
A truly unique experience, even among the National Parks. Much more impressive than expected.
Visited in april 2024
One of the best kept secrets in Colorado.
Mountains surrounding sand dunes with a stream in certain spring months.
Don’t forget the small towns along the ways, and make a loop back to denver the opposite direction that you came.
Mountains surrounding sand dunes with a stream in certain spring months.
Don’t forget the small towns along the ways, and make a loop back to denver the opposite direction that you came.
Visited in april 2024
It is an amazing location, you visit the visitor center to learn about the area and check out the gift shop, out into the sands a major hike especially if you aren't used to altitude, to the stream that pulses and even up into the nearby mountains. Also the night sky is amazing to see, though plan around the moon for the best experience.
Visited in april 2024
The Great Sand Dunes are beautiful, interesting and so much fun!
Visited in april 2024
Amazing. Glad we went when it was still a bit cold, although I wouldn’t go in the winter. The weather changes quickly here.
The climb can be challenging. I share some experience in the video here (full on my IG).
Don’t make my mistake and get some proper hiking boots, if you gonna hike this thing for a while. That sand is getting everywhere for sure and it will be a challenge to get rid of it. Especially if sliding down those slopes.
Also, make sure to check the weather in advance and dress appropriately. I saw way too many people walking a bit only to realize they were risking freezing to death with the high winds and a snow cloud that suddenly came down the mountains.
It’s quite epic really and words cannot truly describe it. Be prepared to do some serious cardio and be out of breath. It’s high altitude so make sure you are in good enough condition to take in the challenge.
It is both difficult in the heart and the muscles as the feet tend to sink in under each step, especially during warmer months and if it hasn’t rained recently, making the climb more difficult.
The climb can be challenging. I share some experience in the video here (full on my IG).
Don’t make my mistake and get some proper hiking boots, if you gonna hike this thing for a while. That sand is getting everywhere for sure and it will be a challenge to get rid of it. Especially if sliding down those slopes.
Also, make sure to check the weather in advance and dress appropriately. I saw way too many people walking a bit only to realize they were risking freezing to death with the high winds and a snow cloud that suddenly came down the mountains.
It’s quite epic really and words cannot truly describe it. Be prepared to do some serious cardio and be out of breath. It’s high altitude so make sure you are in good enough condition to take in the challenge.
It is both difficult in the heart and the muscles as the feet tend to sink in under each step, especially during warmer months and if it hasn’t rained recently, making the climb more difficult.
Visited in april 2024
It's out of the way for some of us, but if your traveling thru southern Colorado, it's worth your time to stop.
Visited in april 2024
We visited the Sand Dunes for the sole purpose of climbing to the top of the highest dune, which was grueling and fun with great views. If the creek is flowing, it might be fun to hang out below as well. Renting sleds is a popular activity but I found out rather quickly that the sand is not a welcoming place to fall. It hurts. Would also recommend long sleeves, long pants, sunglasses at a minimum but goggles are even better - the blowing sand also hurts. Please don’t bring your dog; the sand is entirely too hot for their feet.
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Visited in april 2024
Amazing place
Visited in april 2024
The Great Sand Dunes was an amazing experience for my group of friends.
We brought sleds and slid down the sides of the dunes near the parking lot, ran around in the river, and I climbed to the summit of high dune during the sunset. Looking down from the summit of the dunes at twilight was a surreal experience for me, and one that I would love to have again someday.
It got crazy windy here after the sun went down and sand started blowing everywhere, and it almost hurt to get pelted with the sand, so I would be mindful of the wind and plan appropriately.
We brought sleds and slid down the sides of the dunes near the parking lot, ran around in the river, and I climbed to the summit of high dune during the sunset. Looking down from the summit of the dunes at twilight was a surreal experience for me, and one that I would love to have again someday.
It got crazy windy here after the sun went down and sand started blowing everywhere, and it almost hurt to get pelted with the sand, so I would be mindful of the wind and plan appropriately.
Visited in april 2024
Loved it there!! It was so fun running down there and seeing so many people slide down there on sleds as well!! I so totally wanna go back there again!!!
Visited in april 2024
An experience like no other!
Visited in august 2022
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ces dunes sont très impressionnantes, on les voit de loin, se détachant sur les montagnes à l'arrière, ce contraste est superbe. En arrivant au parking, on les rejoint en traversant une petite rivière (quelques cm d'eau, pas plus), c'est très agréable pour se rafraichir un peu. Si vous voyagez avec des enfants ou des jeunes, n'hésitez pas à prendre une luge en plastique pour dévaler les dunes. par contre si vous voulez monter tout en haut allez y plutôt le matin pour éviter les grandes chaleurs, la plus haute dune mesure quand même 230m
Visited in september 2019
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Ce site de dunes de sables au milieu d’une vallée agricole est étonnant. Comment sont- elles arrivées là ?
Le Visitor Center, situé à l’entrée, est bien organisé et présente une exposition et un film interessants. Comme souvent, les Rangers sont disponibles pour répondre à nos questions.
C’est assez rigolo de grimper en haut des dunes et de descendre en courant ou glisser sur un carton.
Un peu excentré par rapport au circuits traditionnels.
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Le Visitor Center, situé à l’entrée, est bien organisé et présente une exposition et un film interessants. Comme souvent, les Rangers sont disponibles pour répondre à nos questions.
C’est assez rigolo de grimper en haut des dunes et de descendre en courant ou glisser sur un carton.
Un peu excentré par rapport au circuits traditionnels.
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Visited in june 2016
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Fantastique !
Une fois la voiture garée se diriger vers les dunes pied nus vu qu'il faut traverser la rivière.
C'est surprenant de trouver de si grandes dunes de sables au milieu de ce paysage.
Attention par contre au coup de soleil. Avec le vent qui souffle on ne sent pas la chaleur. Pensez à prendre de la crème solaire et beaucoup d'eau.
Une fois la voiture garée se diriger vers les dunes pied nus vu qu'il faut traverser la rivière.
C'est surprenant de trouver de si grandes dunes de sables au milieu de ce paysage.
Attention par contre au coup de soleil. Avec le vent qui souffle on ne sent pas la chaleur. Pensez à prendre de la crème solaire et beaucoup d'eau.
GREAT SAND DUNES NATIONAL PARK & PRESERVE
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11999 State Highway 150 (CO-150), Mosca,
Great Sand Dunes National Park,
The United States Of America
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+1 719 378 6399
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Visitors to the Great Sand Dunes can enjoy various activities such as sandboarding, sand sledding, hiking, and photography. Medano Creek, which flows at the base of the dunes seasonally, offers a unique aquatic experience where visitors can splash around and cool off during the warmer months.