About Pinon Flats Campground
Number of accommodations: 89
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2026 Season availability
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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
Will V
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: Loop 1
We loved our stay here! The campsite was well maintained and beautiful. There were some loud visitors nearby, and not everyone understands proper bear/food protocol.
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!!
Will V
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: Loop 1
We loved our stay here! The campsite was well maintained and beautiful. There were some loud visitors nearby, and not everyone understands proper bear/food protocol.
Douglas S
VerifiedJuly 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Loop 1
The site that we reserved was not made for a trailer and a truck. It required jackknifing of our trailer, which was a no go. The campsite was was noisy up till midnight. Whoever designed the campsite flip-flopped a lot of the campsite so that you couldn’t back into the site you had to turn into the site on a one way road. It was crazy. It was very upsetting. Our campsite also was tilted and was sloped d and we almost lost our trailer. This site was A12 and we won’t be returning again.
Douglas S
VerifiedJuly 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Loop 1
The site that we reserved was not made for a trailer and a truck. It required jackknifing of our trailer, which was a no go. The campsite was was noisy up till midnight. Whoever designed the campsite flip-flopped a lot of the campsite so that you couldn’t back into the site you had to turn into the site on a one way road. It was crazy. It was very upsetting. Our campsite also was tilted and was sloped d and we almost lost our trailer. This site was A12 and we won’t be returning again.
DAVID G
VerifiedJuly 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: Loop 2
It'd be nice if they had showers. The store outside the park has nice showers for $10. The spot was nice. Clean. Bathrooms were nice and clean. Rangers were friendly. Noise was a bit of an issue sometimes near group camp. But I was so high that nothing could bother me. Great park. Good campground.
Myah C
VerifiedJuly 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: Loop 1
It was a great campsite overall! We had a great time, dispite the windy/rainy night. However, pay close attention to the POSTED speed limit. Your phone GPS will likely display the wrong speed. Got a pretty large ticket for going 10 over, by a park ranger. However it is still a great campsite! They have bear containers on the site that are pretty large in size. There are lots of chipmunks and deer at this campground. Overall a 5/5 experience campground wise. -2 points for the park ranger saying he’d let us off with a warning and then giving a citation! Still a great time though and highly reccomend given the new information I have now.
DAVID G
VerifiedJuly 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: Loop 2
It'd be nice if they had showers. The store outside the park has nice showers for $10. The spot was nice. Clean. Bathrooms were nice and clean. Rangers were friendly. Noise was a bit of an issue sometimes near group camp. But I was so high that nothing could bother me. Great park. Good campground.
Myah C
VerifiedJuly 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: Loop 1
It was a great campsite overall! We had a great time, dispite the windy/rainy night. However, pay close attention to the POSTED speed limit. Your phone GPS will likely display the wrong speed. Got a pretty large ticket for going 10 over, by a park ranger. However it is still a great campsite! They have bear containers on the site that are pretty large in size. There are lots of chipmunks and deer at this campground. Overall a 5/5 experience campground wise. -2 points for the park ranger saying he’d let us off with a warning and then giving a citation! Still a great time though and highly reccomend given the new information I have now.
Michael S
VerifiedJuly 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: Loop 1
Great experience! Facilities were clean and the staff Rangers were very nice and helpful. We had lots of wildlife around (deer, turkeys, coyotes) which made the trip even more fun. We had a great view of the dunes from our site and easy hiking trails to the dunes.
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
