Piñon Flats Campground has 86 sites for individual tents, RVs or groups. Sites are equipped with picnic tables, food lockers and fire pits. Public restrooms are also available near the Dunes Overlook Trailhead. The campground has an amphitheater and provides access to the Wellington Ditch and Sand Ramp Trail. Because the campground is very popular, I recommend making reservations as early as possible through recreation.gov. The season begins in April and runs through October.

Alex Foxfield

December 7, 2022

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Piñon Flats is a campground managed by the National Park Service. It's a great place to stay for exploring the Great Sand Dunes National Park and National Preserve. It's open April through October and you can reserve up to half a year in advance of your visit.

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1. Dunes Overlook Trail

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Gentle desert hike with switchback climb to stunning overlook of massive golden sand dunes.

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2. Buck Creek – Dunes Overlook loop from Hooper

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3. Medano Creek – Piñon Flats Campground loop from Hooper

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Location: Alamosa County, Colorado, United States

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