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Great Sand Dunes Visitor Center
The only visitor center at Great Sand Dunes is located right past the entrance and features just about everything you need for a day on the dunes.
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Great Sand Dunes Visitor Center Details
The only visitor center at Great Sand Dunes is located right past the park entrance and features just about everything you need for a day on the dunes. Enjoy a 20-minute informational movie about the park and interactive exhibits. A bookstore sells educational books, postcards, magnets, t-shirts, and other gifts. Amenities include a shady back porch, fine art and photography on display, accessible restrooms, and available water, snacks, and firewood for sale. Rangers are on duty to answer your questions. The Visitor Center is open every day, year round, with the exception of federal holidays. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Labor Day to Memorial Day weekend (September to May), and from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Memorial Day to Labor Day (May to September).
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