Panoramic view with sunflowers and green fields in the foreground, sand dunes lit by the sun with soaring mountains in the background.
Rolling sand dunes with snowy mountains in the background.
Night sky with the Milky Way over dark sand dunes.
Nighttime. Glowing tent on dark sand dunes. A few stars and clouds in the sky.
Person poses in front of sand dunes.

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly

Available sites

89 total sites

About Pinon Flats Campground

Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is in the San Luis Valley of south-central Colorado at an elevation of 8.2 ft. The dunes lie on the eastern edge of the valley at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Range. The dunefield is part of the nearly 150,000 total acres of the park and preserve that also protects alpine lakes, tundra, six peaks over 13 ft, ancient spruce and pine forests, large stands of aspen and cottonwood, grasslands, and wetlands. The park is part of a fragile, dynamic system that influences and sustains the tallest dunes in North America. President Herbert Hoover established the park unit as a national monument by presidential proclamation on March 17, 1932 through the Antiquities Act. The Works Progress Administration constructed the Superintendent’s Residence, now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. But otherwise, GRSA did not see a great deal of development during the New Deal. Park development did not occur in earnest until Mission 66. During this period, the NPS was able to construct a Visitor Center, the Pinon Flat Campground (88 sites), a picnic area, five comfort stations, six single family residences and a triplex, while also building or improving roads and trails through the park. The Visitor Center shows the motivation of the Western Office of Design and Construction to configure designs to corresponding regions using principles of “regional modernism.” Built in the Pueblo Revival style, the Visitor Center mimics adobe construction through modern materials and forms blended with traditional materials and forms seen during the CCC-era in Cecil Doty’s work. Following Mission 66, Congress designated nearly 91% of the monument as wilderness in 1976, which certainly limited the park’s ability to further develop visitor and administrative facilities. GRSA became a national park and preserve in 2000, which also included a transfer of land from the Rio Grande National Forest. The dunes have long stood as a landmark for travelers from ancient North Americans to Southern Ute, Jicarilla Apaches, Navajos, early explorers, gold miners, homesteaders, ranchers, farmers and migrant field workers, to you - today's park visitor.

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Photography

Photography

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 1 to Oct 30

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

89 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ 003, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 004, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
⛺ 005, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 006, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 007, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 009, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 010, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 011, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 012, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ 013, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 014, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ 015, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 016, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 017, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 018, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 019, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 020, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ 021, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 022, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 023, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 024, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 025, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ 026, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 027, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ 028, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 029, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
⛺ 030, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 031, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 032, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 033, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 034, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 035, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 036, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ 037, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 038, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 039, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 040, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 041, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ 042, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 043, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ 044, Loop: Loop 1 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 045, Loop: Loop 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 046, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 047, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
⛺ 048, Loop: Loop 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 049, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 050, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 051, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ 052, Loop: Loop 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 053, Loop: Loop 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 054, Loop: Loop 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 055, Loop: Loop 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 056, Loop: Loop 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 057, Loop: Loop 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 058, Loop: Loop 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 059, Loop: Loop 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 060, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 061, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 062, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 063, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ 064, Loop: Loop 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 065, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 066, Loop: Loop 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 067, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 068, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 069, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ 070, Loop: Loop 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 071, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 072, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 073, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 074, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 075, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 076, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 077, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
⛺ 078, Loop: Loop 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 079, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 080, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 081, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 082, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 083, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
⛺ 084, Loop: Loop 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 085, Loop: Loop 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 086, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 087, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ 088, Loop: Loop 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ A, Loop: Group Loop Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ B, Loop: Group Loop Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ C, Loop: Group Loop Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly

Reviews (1452)

What Guests Are Saying

Pinon Flats Campground offers a beautiful and well-maintained setting with stunning views of the dunes. The facilities, including clean bathrooms and ample shade, enhance the camping experience, making it ideal for short visits. While there are some noise and lighting concerns, the campground's peaceful atmosphere and proximity to outdoor activities make it a favorite among visitors.

Review Summary

4.6
1452 reviews
5
70.9%
1030
4
18.3%
265
3
6.9%
100
2
3.0%
44
1
0.9%
13

Jeremy L

Verified

August 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: Loop 2

5

Worth the stay!! We loved it and the convenience to the park!

Laura P

Verified

August 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: Loop 2

5

Campground was nice, bathrooms clean. Our site had nice shade. Would definitely camp here again.

Wendy P

Verified

August 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: Loop 2

4

It’s a very nice campground, but the picture online at the reservation site didn’t match the reserved site…

Alan G

Verified

August 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: Loop 1

4

This is one of my favorite places on the planet. I have camped here multiple times in the 26 years I’ve live in Colorado and brought my kids here for meteor showers and to learn the stars well into their adolescence. This is a nationally recognized dark sky park. Therefore it is utterly INCOMPREHENSIBLE that there is an LED lit Pepsi machine that shines directly into Loop One from the camp store. I get that there has to be some light at the entry sign and the bathrooms. Those could be done better, but at least they serve a purpose, point toward the ground, and while they are also LED, they are dimmer and yellower. The Pepsi machine is bright white. It is an insult to the idea of dark sky certification. Whoever authorized this needs to be fired. It is a creation of utter disrespect and disdain toward the sky and anyone interested in viewing it.
I will absolutely go back because it is beautiful, the campground is well-maintained, and the campsites are great. But this is abhorrent.

Joseph F

Verified

August 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Loop 1

5

Always love Piñon Flats! Nicely spaced campsites. Beautiful views. Quiet!

This campground isn’t for the big rigs. Tents, camper vans, pickup campers and an occasional 25 ft motorhome (ours) are perfect for the locale. Generator hours are a bit restrictive, but that makes for a QUIET campground.

We’ve visited many times an expect to visit more.

Mark M

Verified

August 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: Loop 2

3

There were several sightings of one bear in particular. who got food from at least 2 campsites. This campground needs bear proof boxes at each site. We stayed at Great Sand Dunes the night before and each site had a box. No bear issues.

Heidi P

Verified

August 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: Loop 2

3

Site was peaceful
And quiet we had the loop to ourselves. Overgrown flowers were beautiful.

Kyra F

Verified

August 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: Loop 1

5

The grounds and facilities were well kept. The scenery and views are top notch. A warning to future campers in August, there are very strong winds that will rip your tent from its stakes. Overall an amazing experience and we will be booking again!

James F

Verified

August 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: Loop 2

5

Fun event. Would be nice to have scissors or nail clippers provided to use for cutting disregarded Fishing line. A strap/rope of some type to help keep the grabbers from sinking would be nice as well. Otherwise very fun.

David A

Verified

August 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: Loop 1

5

Clean campgrounds and facilities. Beautiful views

Location & Directions for Pinon Flats Campground

11500 Highway 150, Mosca, CO 81146 United States

Elevation: 2,505 ft

Getting There

<p>From Highway 160, turn north on Highway 150 and follow for 16 mi to the entrance of Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve. Continue 5 mi north on the park's main road to reach the campground entrance. </p>
<p>From Highway 285, turn south on...

Nearest town

Mosca, CO - 24 mi

About 28 min to downtown

Highway access

Pinon Flats Campground is accessible via Highway 160, which is approximately 16 miles away, and Highway 285, which is about 36 miles away. Highway 150 provides direct access to the campground from both highways.

Policies & Rules

General

  • You must have a reservation to camp at Piñon Flats Campground. First-come, first-serve camping is not available.
  • Choose your site carefully. If you arrive in camping equipment that is larger than the site, there will not be an alternative site available and you will have to find accommodation outside the park.All tents and gear must fit within established tent pads and/or within rock wall.
  • Maximum of 8 people, 2 tents, 2 vehicles per site. Not all sites fit 2 tents or 2 vehicles, a trailer counts as a vehicle. Please see each individual site details, warnings and need to know for specifications.There must be at least one adult (18+) staying in each site.
  • There is no waiting list for campsites and staff cannot hold available sites at the campground.&nbsp;
  • Total combined length limit is 35 feet. RVs over 35 feet, or combined vehicle plus trailer length over 35 feet, are not allowed in the campground.&nbsp; Trailers, RVs, and Vehicles cannot block the road and must be parked on pavement.
  • Generator use is permitted only between the hours of , and .
  • Nothing can be attached to any trees or vegetation, to include hammocks, ropes, garbage bags, etc.
  • No showers, hookups or laundry facilities available in the park.
  • Never leave fires unattended! Extinguish fire with water, not dirt. Firewood gathering is prohibited; wood may be purchased at the camp store.
  • Utilize bear boxes at all times and keep campsite clean. No food, garbage, or cooking equipment may be left unattended.&nbsp; Picnic tables cannot be moved from one site to another.
  • Scooters, skateboards, and inline skates are not permitted in the campground. Drones are not permitted anywhere within park boundaries. Fireworks are prohibited.
  • Pets must be on leash at all times and not left unattended. Pick up after pets, dispose of waste properly.
  • Group sites are tent-only; no RVs or trailers allowed.
  • An entrance pass is required while in the park and is not included in the camping fee.
  • For emergencies, dial 911 from your cell phone.

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Last updated: October 18, 2026

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