About Pinon Flats Campground
Number of accommodations: 89
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2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Pet friendly
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- Dump station on site
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- Pet friendly
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Reviews (1174)
What Guests Are Saying
Pinon Flats Campground is praised for its clean facilities, well-maintained restrooms, and stunning views of the Great Sand Dunes. Many visitors appreciate the campground's proximity to various park activities, making it convenient for exploring the dunes. However, some reviews mention that the campsites are close together, and noise from neighboring campers can be an issue. Overall, it's regarded as a lovely spot for camping with family and enjoying the natural beauty of the area.
What Guests Are Saying
Pinon Flats Campground is praised for its clean facilities, well-maintained restrooms, and stunning views of the Great Sand Dunes. Many visitors appreciate the campground's proximity to various park activities, making it convenient for exploring the dunes. However, some reviews mention that the campsites are close together, and noise from neighboring campers can be an issue. Overall, it's regarded as a lovely spot for camping with family and enjoying the natural beauty of the area.
Review Summary
molly b
VerifiedMay 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: Loop 2
Had a view of the Great Sand Dunes. Bathroom was clean and easily accessible. Very sweet campground shop keeper was super helpful, had a great selection, and even drove around to campsites with firewood!
Lori A
VerifiedMay 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: Loop 2
Clean and scenic campground. Hiking trails from the campground, so not always necessary to drive. Very nice visitor center and friendly staff.
Vickie H
VerifiedMay 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: Loop 1
Our site was perfect! Easy walk to the base of the Sand Dunes. Short drive to Zapata Falls. Bathrooms were clean and well stocked. Bring a towel as there are no paper towels after washing.
Kuljeet J
VerifiedMay 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 076, Loop: Loop 2
Great!
Thomas Y
VerifiedMay 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Loop 1
Lovely campground with great views of the dunes. The sites were relatively close together and most people had campers, so it wasn't an issue. The bathrooms were way above what I expected based on the National Park website description. The toilets have running, potable water at the sinks and flush toilets. Same at the visitor's center. All the sites had a place for wood fires which was nice for the cold weather we experienced the first week of May (it snowed). We had toddlers with us (2yrs and 4 yrs). The nature trail book was terrific to keep them interested. We cross off a lot of items on the Junior Ranger booklet on this trail. Since it was cold and windy, we didn't hike up to the dunes. However we did make sand mountains on the flat part of the dunes a few hundred feet from the parking lot.
The picnic area was spacious and had nice pavilions. And the bath house / changing room at the dunes parking lot was super nice. Overall, the campground and the park amenities were above what I was expecting based on the National Park website. Nice for a 2 day visit.
Rob G
VerifiedMay 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: Loop 1
Great location but the campsites are small, so even with our small popup, it took some skillful backing up to get into the small spot. Otherwise it's a great campground and you can't beat the access to the dunes.
Warren H
VerifiedMay 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: Loop 2
Way too small
Jeff c
VerifiedMay 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: Loop 1
Good campground. Well maintained. Camp spots. With enough room. Great view of dunes Good bathroom facilities. Camp ground host was very helpful
Cedric C
VerifiedMay 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: Loop 1
I stayed one night at the Piñon Flats Campground, and it’ll be one that I’ll remember fondly. After visiting the dunes and making a quick trip to the Point of No Return, I went to the campgrounds and stopped by the campground store. I had a nice time talking with the owner about the area and stuff then went to my camp site and set up my tent, which was pretty easy after I figured that I could use one of the rocks as a hammer for driving in stakes. The bathrooms were surprisingly clean and accessible. Overnight there was a light blanket snow and seeing the dunes glow in the moonlight was charming. And in the morning, packing up was quick and the roads were clear. Just remember to check the weather and pack warm clothes.
Sarah O
VerifiedMay 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: Loop 1
Enjoyed camping in the park - able to purchase firewood when we got there as we didn't have time to stop on the way in. Sites are close but have trees in between so you don't feel too on-top of your neighbors. Bathrooms were clean! And beautiful views whether you can see the dunes or not.
Location Pinon Flats Campground
Address:
11500 Highway 150
Mosca, CO, 81146
United States
From Highway 160, turn north on Highway 150 and follow for 16 miles to the entrance of Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve. Continue 5 miles north on the park's main road to reach the campground entrance.
From Highway 285, turn south onto CO-17 and follow for 36 miles (58 km). Turn east onto Lane 6 and follow for 16 miles (26 km) to Highway 150. Turn north onto Highway 150 and follow for 2.6 miles (4 km) to the entrance of Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve. Continue 5 miles (8 km) north on the park's main road to reach the campground entrance.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.7447 / -105.507
Elevation: 2505 feet
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.
- 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.
- 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. 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: June 4, 2026
