Campground · CO
Pinon Flats Campground
CO · Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
Pinon Flats Campground is generally hard to book. Across the 7 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in April (8/10) and eases to its lowest in July (7/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.
Booking difficulty by month
Midweek tip: in the busiest month (April), arrivals are lightest on Wednesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.
When reservations open
Booking window
Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.
For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.
Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.
Sites & amenities
- 37 tent-only sites
- 86 RV sites
- 5 accessible sites
- Max RV length 35 ft
Activities: EVENING PROGRAMS, AMPHITHEATER, HIKING, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, CAMPING, BIRDING, STAR GAZING
How much does it cost to camp at Pinon Flats Campground?
The entrance fee for Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is $25 for 1-7 days. This fee is not included in the camping fee. Interagency passes are accepted at the entrance station. If you do not have an interagency pass, you may purchase pass in advance or pay upon arrival.
Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.