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Pinon Flats Campground

11500 Highway 150, Mosca, Colorado, United States

Night sky with the Milky Way over dark sand dunes.
Rolling sand dunes with snowy mountains in the background.

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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

Nearby Activities & Attractions

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Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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89 Sites Available

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30 guests · Pet Friendly
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Reviews (1174)

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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

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Brianna C

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June 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: Loop 1

5

Great spot! Stay on loop 1 for views, loop 2 for more protected sites. Bathrooms were spotless. Fun weekend all around!

Angela R

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May 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Loop 1

5

Great location….camping spots a little tight even for a small travel trailer. Wonderful park.

Angela R

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May 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Loop 1

5

Great location….camping spots a little tight even for a small travel trailer. Wonderful park.

Deborah B

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May 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: Loop 2

5

It was nice that we were able to move the picnic table otherwise we would have needed to put our tent in an inconvenient location. The space was small but adequate for our four person tent. There were three steps down from the road to the campsite (#83) something I missed if it was evident in the photos of the site. Not a problem for us but something that would be nice to have highlighted. Overall, a very good experience at this campground.

Deborah B

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May 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: Loop 2

5

It was nice that we were able to move the picnic table otherwise we would have needed to put our tent in an inconvenient location. The space was small but adequate for our four person tent. There were three steps down from the road to the campsite (#83) something I missed if it was evident in the photos of the site. Not a problem for us but something that would be nice to have highlighted. Overall, a very good experience at this campground.

Randall C

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May 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: Loop 1

4

The only complaint regarding my campsite was the levelness of the site for my motorhome. I used all of my leveling blocks and I could not even get close to making my unit level. Everything else was great, even the bathrooms!!!

Randall C

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May 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: Loop 1

4

The only complaint regarding my campsite was the levelness of the site for my motorhome. I used all of my leveling blocks and I could not even get close to making my unit level. Everything else was great, even the bathrooms!!!

Mohaymen S

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May 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: Loop 2

5

Loved staying at Piñon Flats Campground. Waking up to the dunes right outside our tent was unreal. The site was clean, peaceful, and just a short walk to Medano Creek. Bathrooms were decent (no showers though), and the stargazing at night was absolutely magical. It got a bit windy and buggy at times, but honestly, it just added to the adventure. Would 100% camp here again.

Mohaymen S

Verified

May 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: Loop 2

5

Loved staying at Piñon Flats Campground. Waking up to the dunes right outside our tent was unreal. The site was clean, peaceful, and just a short walk to Medano Creek. Bathrooms were decent (no showers though), and the stargazing at night was absolutely magical. It got a bit windy and buggy at times, but honestly, it just added to the adventure. Would 100% camp here again.

Alexandra M

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May 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: Loop 2

5

Sand Dunes are always magical, but this time of year the stream is the best with the water flowing, warm days, and cool nights. This was a great corner spot at Pinon Flats, and was remarkably clean and tidy. We liked that it was close enough to the bathrooms without being right next to it. We came in with extra trash bags to do our part and help out, but they weren't needed. Spaces are close, so you can see and hear other groups, but everyone was respectful and kind. Going to make this a yearly tradition!

Location Pinon Flats Campground

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

Highway access

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

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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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