Pinon Flats Campground
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve — lakeside, hiking
Location: Mosca, CO, CO
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$80 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (1650 reviews)
Season: May through October
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is in the San Luis Valley of south-central Colorado at an elevation of 8,175 feet. The dunes lie on the eastern edge of the valley at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Range. The dunefield is part of the nearly 150,000 total acres of the park and preserve that also protects alpine lakes, tundra, six peaks over 13,000 feet, ancient spruce and pine forests, large stands of aspen and cottonwood, grasslands, and wetlands.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables
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Pinon Flats offers large, well-spaced campsites with bear-proof food containers and is conveniently located just minutes from Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve. The campground is clean, well-maintained, and provides access to hiking, star gazing, birding, and evening programs.
Wildlife alert: Bobcats, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, Rufous Hummingbirds, Western Tanagers, Pinyon Jays, Common Ravens, Western Terrestrial Garter Snakes, and Greater Short-horned Lizards have been documented in the area.
Insider tips for Pinon Flats Campground: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with limited availability. Bear-proof containers are large and accommodate all food and cooking supplies. Bring your own water for hand washing, as flush toilets lack sink water.
Skip Pinon Flats Campground if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available; only self-contained RVs suitable.. You require level campsites—sites are reported as very unlevel.. You plan to visit outside May-October—seasonal operations only..
Best time to visit Pinon Flats Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during this period only..
Nearby campgrounds: Zapata Falls Campground (Monte Vista, CO), Duncan Cabin (Saguache, CO), Alvarado Campground (WESTCLIFFE, CO), Ponderosa Group - Lake Isabel (CANON CITY, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Pinon Flats Campground
Cell signal at Pinon Flats Campground (Mosca, CO): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is in the San Luis Valley of south-central Colorado at an elevation of 8,175 feet. The dunes lie on the eastern edge of the valley at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Range. The dunefield is part of the nearly 150,000 total acres of the park and preserve that also protects alpine lakes, tundra, six peaks over 13,000 feet, ancient spruce and pine forests, large stands of aspen and cottonwood, grasslands, and wetlands.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with limited availability.
Bear-proof containers are large and accommodate all food and cooking supplies.
Bring your own water for hand washing, as flush toilets lack sink water.
Campground operates seasonally during this period only.
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Getting there →
From Highway 160, turn north on Highway 150 and follow for 16 miles to the entrance of Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve. Continue 5 miles north on the park's main road to reach the campground entrance. From Highway 285, turn south onto CO-17 and follow for 36 miles (58 km). Turn east onto Lane 6 and follow for 16 miles (26 km) to Highway 150. Turn north onto Highway 150 and follow for 2.6 miles (4 km) to the entrance of Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve. Continue 5 miles (8 km)
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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