About Pinon Flats Campground
Number of accommodations: 89
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly -
Dump Station
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2026 Season availability
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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.
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
Michael H
VerifiedAugust 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 076, Loop: Loop 2
Nice campsite with a good view of the dunes.
Park is beautiful, restrooms are clean and the campground is in good condition.
Only problem was very noisy neighbors who partied loudly until we banged on their RV door at 11:00p.m. Obviously not the fault of NPS, just a shame some people have no respect for others.
Alexander S
VerifiedAugust 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: Loop 1
Well-kept campground. Very busy during peak season. Facilities were clean. Excellent access to the dunes.
Todd B
VerifiedAugust 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: Loop 2
Don't miss the camp store! Well stocked and open from 7:30am (fresh coffee!) to 7:30pm. It's at the entrance of loop two. Mosquitoes are thick for half an our at sunrise and again at sunset. Super clean bathrooms. Excellent camp hosts.
Cindy W
VerifiedAugust 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: Loop 2
I picked up a last minute cancellation and got a good site that I was very happy with.
Loni C
VerifiedAugust 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: Loop 1
This is the perfect campground for someone who wants to enjoy the views of the dunes! Bathrooms were clean and the sites were spacious. Only recommendation would be for there to be rules in place about adjacent sites to mind their headlights at night. We had several ‘blinding’ moments.
Lisa L
VerifiedAugust 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: Loop 1
Loved the campground and the campsite. Lots of trees and there was a dry creek next to our site. But we gave it a four because of the red ants that took over most of the site. Not sure why they were there, but they weren't leaving. Seems fair. They were there first. That left us a small area by the campfire ring, so no camp fires. And the ants didn't bother us, so we were all good. Oh, the bathrooms are right across the lane, super convenient. There's also a parking slot to pull into. Easy drive to the Sand Dunes parking lot if it's too hot to take the trail, also located right by the restroom.
Angela D
VerifiedJuly 31, 2024 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: Loop 2
The layout of the campground is great. Not a lot of room for big rigs, so very huge generators if any. Lots of shade opportunities no matter what aspect. Caution, there’s wind every evening off the mountains. But it blew the mosquitoes away. But sometimes also too strong to have a campfire. The reservation system left something to be desired however. We had two campsites but only really needed one once we got there. I tried to release the one I had. But, no one could help me at the visitor center because it’s booked through Recreation.gov. There was no Wi-Fi so I couldn’t , get on the Internet to change the reservation. The camp Ground Host couldn’t help either.
It worked out in the end, since we found someone who could actually use the Extra campsite. Another issue with the reservation system I think is that there were lots of empty campsites that were marked reserved. Not sure how to solve that, but even a slight increase in the fee or perhaps of forfeiture after a certain time like nine or 10 o’clock at night. All in all a fun visit.
Moira B
VerifiedJuly 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: Loop 1
Awesome view, tons of mosquitoes bring spray.
Serge P
VerifiedJuly 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: Loop 2
Great park.
Great hosts.
Great facilities.
Mosquitos are no joke!
Peter G
VerifiedJuly 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: Loop 1
Great views. Clean bathrooms. No showers. Overall really good.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.7447 / -105.507
Elevation: 2505 feet
Policies & Rules
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You must have a reservation to camp at Piñon Flats Campground. First-come, first-serve camping is not available. |
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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. |
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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. |
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There is no waiting list for campsites and staff cannot hold available sites at the campground. |
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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.
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Generator use is permitted only between the hours of 8-10am, 12-2pm, and 5-7pm. |
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Nothing can be attached to any trees or vegetation, to include hammocks, ropes, garbage bags, etc. |
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No showers, hookups or laundry facilities available in the park. |
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Never leave fires unattended! Extinguish fire with water, not dirt.
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Utilize bear boxes at all times and keep campsite clean. No food, garbage, or cooking equipment may be left unattended.
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Scooters, skateboards, and inline skates are not permitted in the campground.
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Pets must be on leash at all times and not left unattended.
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Group sites are tent-only; no RVs or trailers allowed. |
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An entrance pass is required while in the park and is not included in the camping fee. |
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For emergencies, dial 911 from your cell phone. |
