Campground

Medano Pass Primitive Road Campsites

Saguache County, CO, US

Roadside camping is permitted at 21 campsites in Great Sand Dunes National Preserve beginning 5.2 miles from where the road begins near Piñon Flats Campground.

Season not verified

First come, first served

Up to 1 guests

Jeep driving through a creek crossing and aspen trees

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NPS / NPS Photo·Source: National Park Service·Public domain (U.S. government work)

At a glance

Price

Price unknown

Reservation

First come, first served

Sites

Type

Tent, RV

Season

Season not verified

Elevation

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About this campground

Roadside camping is permitted at 21 campsites in Great Sand Dunes National Preserve beginning 5.2 miles from where the road begins near Piñon Flats Campground. These designated sites are free of charge and first-come, first-served.

All 21 sites fill on summer weekends. Passable only in the warmer months and only with high-clearance 4-wheel drive vehicles.

This road crosses areas of deep sand, traverses Medano Creek nine times, and passes through excellent habitat for bighorn sheep.

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