Medano Pass Primitive Road Campsites
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve, Colorado
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June 30th, 2026
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Roadside camping is permitted at 21 campsites in Great Sand Dunes National Preserve beginning 5.2 miles from where the road begins near Piñon Flats Campground. These designated sites are free of charge and first-come, first-served. All 21 sites fill on summer weekends. Passable only in the warmer months and only with high-clearance 4-wheel drive vehicles. This road crosses areas of deep sand, traverses Medano Creek nine times, and passes through excellent habitat for bighorn sheep.
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GPS 37.80352, -105.49565
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Nearby places
- Pinon Flats Campground Campground (Paid Public) 4.1 mi
- Great Sand Dunes National Park Backcountry Permits Campground (Paid Public) 4.6 mi
- Great Sand Dunes Visitor Center Campground (Free Public) 4.9 mi
- Entrance Station Campground (Free Public) 5.6 mi
- Medano Camping Area Dispersed Camping 6.2 mi
- Duncan Cabin Campground (Paid Public) 8.1 mi
- Oasis Gas Station 8.2 mi
- Music Pass Trailhead Trailhead 8.4 mi
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