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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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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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Alexander W

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July 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Loop 1

5

One of the best campgrounds I’ve had the pleasure of staying at. Easy parking and accessible campsites that were relatively flat. The bathrooms were clean and modern. Only downside were the mosquitoes but I will only suggest people bring bug spray or mosquito netting. The bear boxes were located close to the site and the parking area making everything convenient. It was also an easy walk to the sand dunes from the campsite.

Stephanie A

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July 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Loop 1

4

Beautiful views! Proximity to the dunes can’t be beat. During our stay in early July, mosquitoes were unbearable.

Stephanie A

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July 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Loop 1

4

Beautiful views! Proximity to the dunes can’t be beat. During our stay in early July, mosquitoes were unbearable.

Mathilde A

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July 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: Loop 1

5

You have everything here to enjoy a stay for a night or a week! The campground is right in front of the dunes. You can walk from you RVs to the dunes or enjoy the forest. The spaces are all equipped, you have a dump and a water station. I would come back with no hesitations!

Patrick C

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July 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: Loop 1

4

This is a spectacular campground. Our site had beautiful views of the dunes and the mountains and the large pinion trees provided some shade. The campground is near the river/beach and walk into the dunes though it is still a bit of a hike with a gradual uphill all the way back but people have the option of driving to the park's parking lot for a shorter hike. There are also great hikes around the area. For RV/trailers, our site was quite sloped and we had to get creative to level the trailer.

Melinda H

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July 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Loop 1

2

The campsite we were at had zero shade and it made for a super uncomfortable visit. It would be helpful if there were more and/or better photos of each campsite, but make sure to take a close look at the ones that are there before booking.

Mathilde A

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July 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: Loop 1

5

You have everything here to enjoy a stay for a night or a week! The campground is right in front of the dunes. You can walk from you RVs to the dunes or enjoy the forest. The spaces are all equipped, you have a dump and a water station. I would come back with no hesitations!

Patrick C

Verified

July 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: Loop 1

4

This is a spectacular campground. Our site had beautiful views of the dunes and the mountains and the large pinion trees provided some shade. The campground is near the river/beach and walk into the dunes though it is still a bit of a hike with a gradual uphill all the way back but people have the option of driving to the park's parking lot for a shorter hike. There are also great hikes around the area. For RV/trailers, our site was quite sloped and we had to get creative to level the trailer.

Melinda H

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July 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Loop 1

2

The campsite we were at had zero shade and it made for a super uncomfortable visit. It would be helpful if there were more and/or better photos of each campsite, but make sure to take a close look at the ones that are there before booking.

Raquel F

Verified

July 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: Loop 2

5

A very nice clean campground. The trail down to the dunes/creek is a bit lengthy so plan accordingly when taking things down.

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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