Pinon Flats Campground

Pinon Flats Campground


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Pion Flats Campground is located about 1 mile north of the Visitor Center, with excellent views of the dunefield. 88 sites are located along two loops, with rest rooms and drinking water available in each loop. Many of these sites can accommodate RV's up to 32' in length. Although the campground is open year-round, the water will be turned off during the freezing months; usually October through mid-April. Campsites have a capacity of six people, two tents, and two cars.

Individual campsites are occupied on a first come, first served basis; there are no reservations for individual sites. Note that the campground generally fills in early afternoon on Fridays and Saturdays from late May through mid September. Arrive early and try to plan your visit on a weekday to avoid crowds.

Black bears are common visitors in the campground area. Visitors should safeguard themselves and the bears by storing all food and aromatic cosmetics in the trunks of cars when visitors are not eating. If vehicles lack a trunk, store the food inside the body of the car and keep it hidden from sight. Try to minimize food odors in sites and vehicles. Do not leave food, coolers, or trash in unattended sites.

Facilities: Restrooms, picnic tables, fire grills, and drinking water are provided at Pinon Flats Campground.

Reservations: Individual campsites at Pinon Flats Campground are occupied on a first come, first served basis; there are no reservations for individual sites.

Best Time To Visit: Pinon Flats Campground is open year round.

Fees: An overnight camping fee will apply.

Accessibility: There are two restrooms that are accessible.

Rules: Do not feed wildlife. All animals within the park, including birds, are protected by law. Feeding wildlife is dangerous for you and unhealthy for them.

Vehicles must be parked on pavement with a limit of two per site. Please contact the campground hosts if you have you have more than two vehicles for alternate parking.

Pets are welcome in the campground. Please keep them leashed and under control at all times and clean up after them.

Trash should be taken to the dumpster located near the amphitheater. To protect yourself, your property, and the park's bears, do not leave it in your site.

Directions: To get to Pinon Flats Campground from Alamosa: Great Sand Dunes National Monument is located 35 miles northeast of Alamosa, Colorado, reached by U.S. 160 and Colorado 150 from the south, or from Colorado 17 and County Six Mile Lane from the west.

By car from Denver, Colorado Springs, or Pueblo, the fastest route is south on I-25 to Walsenburg, west on US 160, north on State highway 150. From Albuquerque, drive north on I-25 to Santa Fe, then north on US 285 to Alamosa. The campground is located 1 mile north of the Great Sand Dunes Visitor Center.

Attractions Near
Pinon Flats Campground

Great Sand Dunes National Park
Rio Grande National Forest

Address

Great Sand Dunes National Park

11500 Highway 150

Mosca, Colorado 81146

Phone
General: (719) 378-6399

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