About Pinon Flats Campground
Number of accommodations: 89
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Hiking
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Pet friendly
RV Utilities and Hookups
- 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
Kaitlyn P
VerifiedAugust 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: Loop 2
This was a lovely campsite with easy access to the dunes as well as being nearby the visitor’s center and some mountain. My first night, I settled in after going for a short walk and watching the sun set behind the dunes. I also woke up early to summit the dunes the next morning and viewed the sunrise from on top of the first dune ridge before returning to camp for breakfast. I will definitely stay at this sites again in the future to do some more exploring around the national park.
Megan P
VerifiedJuly 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: Loop 2
A good location, not far from hiking trails and the sand dunes. Site was pretty private, close to the bathroom. Saw lots of birds and deer in the campground.
Ann R
VerifiedJuly 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: Loop 1
What a great campground! Fabulous views of the Sand Dunes, the camp hosts were super friendly, and the bathroom was immaculate. This is the place to stay when visiting this park. We were able to rise early and hike up to the top of the Dunes before it got too toasty (July visit). So convenient to have our campsite (we were in a tent) so close; there was even a trail directly connecting the campground and the Dunes. Highly recommend.
Megan P
VerifiedJuly 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: Loop 2
A good location, not far from hiking trails and the sand dunes. Site was pretty private, close to the bathroom. Saw lots of birds and deer in the campground.
Ann R
VerifiedJuly 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: Loop 1
What a great campground! Fabulous views of the Sand Dunes, the camp hosts were super friendly, and the bathroom was immaculate. This is the place to stay when visiting this park. We were able to rise early and hike up to the top of the Dunes before it got too toasty (July visit). So convenient to have our campsite (we were in a tent) so close; there was even a trail directly connecting the campground and the Dunes. Highly recommend.
Heidi W
VerifiedJuly 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: Loop 2
Been coming here 20 years. Although more crowded than ever, it’s still an amazing place to come.
Ashley V
VerifiedJuly 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Loop 1
Great campsite! The cleanest bathrooms I have ever seen before.
Heidi W
VerifiedJuly 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: Loop 2
Been coming here 20 years. Although more crowded than ever, it’s still an amazing place to come.
Ashley V
VerifiedJuly 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Loop 1
Great campsite! The cleanest bathrooms I have ever seen before.
Russ C
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 075, Loop: Loop 2
Enjoyed the sand dunes against the backdrop of the mountains. Visitors Center was worthwhile, and the film gave an excellent presentation of the area's history. Campground was set among the pinon pines, with adequate space between sites. A mix of 80% tents and 20% RVs. Only complaint was on our exit. Stopped at the dump station, intending fill our fresh tank. However, instead of a threaded hose connection which is required for such a fill via a hose, the water source hose was a smoothly welded connection that would work just fine filling a 5 gallon water container, but was useless for an RV. C'mon Sand Dunes, fix that!!
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 5, 2026
