Pinyon Flats Campground in Great Sand Dunes National Park

Pinyon Flats Campground

Campsites are $20 each and come with a picnic table and fire grate.

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Pinyon Flats Campground Details

There are a total of 88 campsites in Pinyon Flats Campground, each equipped with a picnic table and fire grate. There are also flush toilets and sinks located within the campground. Sites are $20 per night. RVs under 35 feet are acceptable, but note that there are no hookups. The maximum number of people per site is six, with no more than two tents and two vehicles. Three group sites are available for those with 15 or more in their party, but be sure to reserve these in advance. Group sites cost anywhere from $65-80, depending on the size of your party. You cannot gather wood in the national park, but wood is available for purchase at the Visitor Center, the campground, or the Oasis Store.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Pinyon Flats Campground

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0.1 mi away

Amphitheater

The park amphitheater hosts free ranger programs in the summer.

0.1 mi away

Medano Pass Primitive Road

A rough 22-mile road to the top of Medano Pass.

0.2 mi away

Sand Ramp Trailhead

The Sand Ramp Trailhead is unmarked but located next to a small parking lot in loop B of the Pinon Flats Campground.

0.2 mi away

Sand Ramp Trail

A long, lightly used path that takes hikers around the foot of the dunes and towards the Sangre de Cristo mountains.

0.3 mi away

Garden Creek

A small stream created by snowmelt.