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
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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
Betina W
VerifiedJune 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: Loop 1
My husband and I stayed at Piñon Flats for 3 nights. Our campsite had beautiful views of the dunes. The bathrooms were clean and the camp store was convenient. We loved being able to walk from the campground to hiking trails and the dunes. We also enjoyed exploring Medano Pass (4x4 is required). Definitely recommend and would camp here again.
Michele M
VerifiedJune 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: Loop 2
Nice campground with very clean bathrooms and perfect location in the park. The site was large and could fit two tents in addition to being an RV site (we tent camped) but no privacy without an RV in front. There was a small area of shade on one side that was welcome on a hot day. Three good sized steps up to the tent/picnic table area. Partial dune view that is blocked if there is an RV at the site across the road.
Michele M
VerifiedJune 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: Loop 2
Nice campground with very clean bathrooms and perfect location in the park. The site was large and could fit two tents in addition to being an RV site (we tent camped) but no privacy without an RV in front. There was a small area of shade on one side that was welcome on a hot day. Three good sized steps up to the tent/picnic table area. Partial dune view that is blocked if there is an RV at the site across the road.
Michelle L
VerifiedJune 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: Loop 2
We loved site 47 at Pinon Flats. There was space for 2 tents and seemed larger than other sites at the campground. This site was also spaced apart from other campsites, which was really nice and provided for a little bit more privacy. Deer would come around the brush area surrounding the site, which was really neat. We were in close walking proximity to the bathrooms, so that was really nice too. The bathrooms were clean and well-maintained. There was enough toilet paper and soap for us to use when there. The campground store was just around the corner from the site, so we could walk over to pick up firewood, tinder and ice. It's about a mile walk from the site to the base of the sand dunes, so we opted to drive. This site got some afternoon shade, but not much for morning/afternoon.
jennifer j
VerifiedJune 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Loop 1
this site has a terrible approach to the picnic area. it would be untenable for older folks or for small children. there are no steps, only a large uneven rock to drop down approximately 2.5 feet. the other two entry ways are not accessible because they are the locations of the camper. one side has a rock wall that may be intended to approach the picnic area, but that is also unsafe and resulted in one of our children slipping and falling, resulting in a gnarly scratch on his knee and bruise on his chest. this entry makes it very hard to efficiently or safely bring things down to the picnic area/bear box as heavy things need to be given to someone already down by the person above. we found it frustrating and nerve wracking. i would not recommend this site to folks with mobility struggles or small children. otherwise it is GREAT! so much shade and a beautiful view.
Trey H
VerifiedJune 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: Loop 2
Great campsite, thank you for the excellent upkeep rangers!
Michelle L
VerifiedJune 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: Loop 2
We loved site 47 at Pinon Flats. There was space for 2 tents and seemed larger than other sites at the campground. This site was also spaced apart from other campsites, which was really nice and provided for a little bit more privacy. Deer would come around the brush area surrounding the site, which was really neat. We were in close walking proximity to the bathrooms, so that was really nice too. The bathrooms were clean and well-maintained. There was enough toilet paper and soap for us to use when there. The campground store was just around the corner from the site, so we could walk over to pick up firewood, tinder and ice. It's about a mile walk from the site to the base of the sand dunes, so we opted to drive. This site got some afternoon shade, but not much for morning/afternoon.
jennifer j
VerifiedJune 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Loop 1
this site has a terrible approach to the picnic area. it would be untenable for older folks or for small children. there are no steps, only a large uneven rock to drop down approximately 2.5 feet. the other two entry ways are not accessible because they are the locations of the camper. one side has a rock wall that may be intended to approach the picnic area, but that is also unsafe and resulted in one of our children slipping and falling, resulting in a gnarly scratch on his knee and bruise on his chest. this entry makes it very hard to efficiently or safely bring things down to the picnic area/bear box as heavy things need to be given to someone already down by the person above. we found it frustrating and nerve wracking. i would not recommend this site to folks with mobility struggles or small children. otherwise it is GREAT! so much shade and a beautiful view.
Trey H
VerifiedJune 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: Loop 2
Great campsite, thank you for the excellent upkeep rangers!
Steve S
VerifiedJune 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: Loop 2
Loved the campground. Great views and some shade. Bath house could use a bit more light (loop 2 upper side).
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
