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Pinon Flats Campground

11500 Highway 150, Mosca, Colorado, United States

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
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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

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Currently open - Apr 1 to Oct 30

Sites & Availability

89 Sites Available

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

Verified Only

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
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5

April G

Verified

November 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Loop 1

5

The campsite had a Great vista/view.the campsite was nicely paved, clean and well maintained.The bathrooms ( especially those in the campsite)were clean, well maintained .
We enjoyed and learned from the hands on afternoon ranger lecture.
The sunrise and sunset and night sky was memorable

Karen L

Verified

November 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: Loop 2

5

Absolutely loved this campground! Although the spaces can be tight and close together, the other campers were friendly and respectful of each others space. We were at the end of loop 2 with wonderful views of the dunes and mountains. Renovated bathrooms are super clean with heat, lights, and 3 stalls each for the women. We didn't use the new dishwashing sink, but it was clean and convenient as well. This is the quietest campground we have stayed at and although there was a full moon, we could still see lots of stars. We especially liked that there are several hiking trails, including the trail to the dunes, right from the campground so no need to drive anywhere. The camp store was closed, as it was the last week of the season, but it would be welcome any other time. We brought firewood and shared with neighbors who had none. We travel with our two big pups, and there was space to walk them around the loops as well as on the ditch, dune, and dune overlook trails. Our site had shade and sun so was perfect for late October. Will be back and loved the fall beauty and everything we experienced.

Ron T

Verified

November 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: Loop 2

5

A beautiful experience at this clean and spacious campground! First time here and will want to return.

Dee L

Verified

October 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: Loop 2

5

What a beautiful place. We were there for the eclipse, the park rangers were incredible in being a host of information and a place to gather to watch. The camp host by far was the best we encountered this year.
He also came around to let folks know about night planet viewing with telescopes on the evening of the 20th. We certainly enjoyed that! Loved the visitor center. We will definitely be back.

Todd C

Verified

October 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Loop 1

5

Just about the nicest camping experience you can have

Christian S

Verified

October 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: Loop 2

5

We had an incredible time at Great Sand Dunes National Park! We were expecting to have a great time but left having had more fun than we anticipated. We went in late October so the aspens were gorgeous and the temperatures much cooler than during the summer months. We began by hiking the Mosca Pass Trail, then took our 4WD Jeep on the primitive road a few miles north into the park. Be prepared to get sand everywhere and hiking up the dunes is harder than you'd think but so worth it once you get to the top. The campground itself was immaculate with pristine bathrooms and extremely well-maintained grounds. Grab some sand boards from Oasis a few miles outside the park and have a blast sandboarding the dunes! Can't wait to go back!

Michael F

Verified

October 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: Loop 2

5

One of the finest National Park campgrounds in the history of camping. The architectural design is above and beyond. The staff were friendly and accommodating. They have a camp store with firewood and ice cream. What more could you ask for?

Monica T

Verified

October 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Loop 1

5

Most campsites have a little shade which is nice! Also the cleanest bathroom I have ever experienced in a campground.

Gary P

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October 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: Loop 2

4

Great campground layout. Needs to enforce campground rules.

Laura A

Verified

October 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: Loop 2

5

Beautifully renovated campground. Flush toilets and dish washing stations were great. Easy walk to the dunes.

Location Pinon Flats Campground

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

Latitude & Longitude: 37.7447 / -105.507

Elevation: 2505 feet

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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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