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Pinon Flats Campground

Pinon Flats Campground
Pinon Flats Campground
Pinon Flats Campground
Pinon Flats Campground
Night sky with the Milky Way over dark sand dunes.

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly

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 8,175 feet. 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 13,000 feet, 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.

Number of accommodations: 89

Campground Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly
  • Dump Station
    Dump Station

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently open - Apr 1 to Oct 30

Sites & Availability

89 Sites Available

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Price
🚐 002, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
003, Loop: Loop 1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 004, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
005, Loop: Loop 1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
006, Loop: Loop 1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
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007, Loop: Loop 1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
009, Loop: Loop 1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 010, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
$20.00
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🚐 011, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 012, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
013, Loop: Loop 1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
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🚐 014, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
$20.00
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015, Loop: Loop 1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
016, Loop: Loop 1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 017, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 018, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 019, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 020, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
021, Loop: Loop 1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
022, Loop: Loop 1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
023, Loop: Loop 1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
024, Loop: Loop 1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 025, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
026, Loop: Loop 1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
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🚐 027, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
028, Loop: Loop 1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 029, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
030, Loop: Loop 1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
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🚐 031, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
$20.00
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🚐 032, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
$20.00
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🚐 033, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
$20.00
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🚐 034, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
$20.00
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🚐 035, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
$20.00
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🚐 036, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
037, Loop: Loop 1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 038, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
$20.00
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🚐 039, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
$20.00
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🚐 040, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
$20.00
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🚐 041, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
042, Loop: Loop 1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 043, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
044, Loop: Loop 1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
045, Loop: Loop 2
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 046, Loop: Loop 2
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 047, Loop: Loop 2
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
048, Loop: Loop 2
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 049, Loop: Loop 2
No Hookups
$20.00
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🚐 050, Loop: Loop 2
No Hookups
$20.00
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🚐 051, Loop: Loop 2
No Hookups
$20.00
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052, Loop: Loop 2
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
053, Loop: Loop 2
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
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054, Loop: Loop 2
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
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055, Loop: Loop 2
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
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056, Loop: Loop 2
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
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057, Loop: Loop 2
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
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058, Loop: Loop 2
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
059, Loop: Loop 2
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 060, Loop: Loop 2
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 061, Loop: Loop 2
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 062, Loop: Loop 2
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 063, Loop: Loop 2
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
064, Loop: Loop 2
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 065, Loop: Loop 2
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
066, Loop: Loop 2
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 067, Loop: Loop 2
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 068, Loop: Loop 2
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 069, Loop: Loop 2
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
070, Loop: Loop 2
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 071, Loop: Loop 2
No Hookups
$20.00
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🚐 072, Loop: Loop 2
No Hookups
$20.00
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🚐 073, Loop: Loop 2
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 074, Loop: Loop 2
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 075, Loop: Loop 2
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 076, Loop: Loop 2
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 077, Loop: Loop 2
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
078, Loop: Loop 2
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 079, Loop: Loop 2
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 080, Loop: Loop 2
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 081, Loop: Loop 2
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 082, Loop: Loop 2
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 083, Loop: Loop 2
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
084, Loop: Loop 2
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
085, Loop: Loop 2
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 086, Loop: Loop 2
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 087, Loop: Loop 2
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
088, Loop: Loop 2
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
A, Loop: Group Loop
40 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$65.00
/ per night
B, Loop: Group Loop
40 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$65.00
/ per night
C, Loop: Group Loop
30 guests · Pet Friendly
$65.00
/ per night

Reviews (569)

What Guests Are Saying

Pinon Flats Campground is well-regarded for its friendly camp host, Nancy, and beautifully maintained facilities, including clean restrooms and stunning views of the sand dunes. The campground offers a peaceful atmosphere, ample tree cover, and easy access to hiking trails. However, some sites are small and not fully accessible for individuals with mobility challenges, and issues with noise from other campers have been noted. Overall, it is a memorable camping experience with great amenities.

Review Summary

4.6
569 reviews
5
71.9%
409
4
17.6%
100
3
6.5%
37
2
3.2%
18
1
0.9%
5

Danielle M

Verified

September 1, 2025 Stayed at: 006, Loop: Loop 1

4

Stayed for one night. Bathrooms were flush with running water and it was great. Very clean.

Nicholas L

Verified

August 30, 2025 Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop 1

5

Absolutely incredible views. This is a quick 5 minute drive from Oasis restaurant and thr visitor center, with an amazing view of the dunes and mountains, we had a lovely time here!

Patrick P

Verified

August 29, 2025 Stayed at: 066, Loop: Loop 2

5

Beautiful and clean campground. I would highly recommend visiting.

Jeong Y

Verified

August 29, 2025 Stayed at: 030, Loop: Loop 1

5

Sand dunes view and almost all day shade. Small but very good camp site.

David R

Verified

August 28, 2025 Stayed at: 011, Loop: Loop 1

5

Small spots with one tent pad. But it was nice. Could see the Dunes and walk to them easily from camp.

JoAnn A

Verified

August 27, 2025 Stayed at: 072, Loop: Loop 2

4

Nice campground. Site was level and had a nice view of the Sand Dunes. Bathroom was clean with flush toilets and a wash sink and potable water outside the bathroom. No showers and no hookups. There was no gate or check in location, which was strange but it looked like maybe the ranger just walked by and checked to see if the sites were occupied? There was also a nice easy trail right off of the campground that you could hike to the sand dunes from the campground. There was also a free dump station. Sites are kind of close together but did have some trees/bushes in between. The sites/parking pads are short, so pay close attention to the size restrictions. At this site, the tent pad, fire ring and picnic table are elevated slightly above and behind the parking pad. Overall a pleasant place.

Tyler K

Verified

August 27, 2025 Stayed at: 044, Loop: Loop 1

5

So gorgeous so out in the middle of nowhere but also worth the travel. Truly and completely a unique outdoor experience.

Linda I

Verified

August 25, 2025 Stayed at: 076, Loop: Loop 2

5

The campground was an unexpected gem. Views from many of the sites were beautiful. The bathrooms were well maintained and in good shape. I would highly recommend a stay here.

Paul K

Verified

August 25, 2025 Stayed at: 025, Loop: Loop 1

5

Great experience camping at Pinon Flats Campground! Only recommendation to future campers to is to be sure to look at the pictures of your campsite. The campsites aren't all the same and may not accommodate your setup. I got a bit lucky with this, but could have easily been out of luck.

Jason P

Verified

August 25, 2025 Stayed at: 067, Loop: Loop 2

5

Well-maintained campground, lots of sites. Stayed in site 67 which had awesome views of the sand dunes, close to restrooms, potable water spigots, and the overview trailhead. Most of the sites in the 60s have greats views of the sand dunes. This campground had some of the cleanest restrooms (with flush toilets) I've ever seen in any campground. Got lucky and reserved a site 2-3 days before arrival due to cancellations. Easy access to the main visitor parking lot and trails from the campground. Staff were friendly and informative. I would definitely camp here again.

Location Pinon Flats Campground

Address:
11500 Highway 150
Mosca, CO, 81146
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 37.7447 / -105.507

Elevation: 2505 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

You must have a reservation to camp at Piñon Flats Campground. First-come, first-serve camping is not available.

General

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.

General

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.

General

There is no waiting list for campsites and staff cannot hold available sites at the campground. 

General

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. 
Trailers, RVs, and Vehicles cannot block the road and must be parked on pavement.

General

Generator use is permitted only between the hours of 8-10am, 12-2pm, and 5-7pm.

General

Nothing can be attached to any trees or vegetation, to include hammocks, ropes, garbage bags, etc.

General

No showers, hookups or laundry facilities available in the park.

General

Never leave fires unattended! Extinguish fire with water, not dirt.
Firewood gathering is prohibited; wood may be purchased at the camp store.

General

Utilize bear boxes at all times and keep campsite clean. No food, garbage, or cooking equipment may be left unattended. 
Picnic tables cannot be moved from one site to another.

General

Scooters, skateboards, and inline skates are not permitted in the campground.
Drones are not permitted anywhere within park boundaries.
Fireworks are prohibited.

General

Pets must be on leash at all times and not left unattended.
Pick up after pets, dispose of waste properly.

General

Group sites are tent-only; no RVs or trailers allowed.

General

An entrance pass is required while in the park and is not included in the camping fee.

General

For emergencies, dial 911 from your cell phone.

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