National Park · Colorado

Great Sand Dunes National Park

The tallest dunes in North America at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

2026 entrance fee

$25 per vehicle (7 days)
America the Beautiful — U.S. resident $80/yr
America the Beautiful — non-resident $250/yr

The annual pass covers entrance and standard day-use at ~2,000 federal recreation sites for 12 months.

RV & camper tips

Piñon Flats Campground takes RVs up to ~35-40 ft (no hookups); the main road and Medano Pass are soft-sand — 4x4 only beyond the campground.

Camping

NPS-operated campgrounds are available (reservations recommended in peak season).

Official site: nps.gov/grsa/index.htm

On this park

Great Sand Dunes National Park FAQ

How much does it cost to enter Great Sand Dunes National Park in 2026?
$25 per vehicle (7 days) is the standard 7-day rate. An America the Beautiful pass ($80 U.S. resident / $250 non-resident) covers this entrance fee for 12 months.
Do non-U.S. residents pay extra at Great Sand Dunes National Park?
No. Great Sand Dunes National Park is not on the 11-park non-resident surcharge list, so entrance fees are the same for all visitors. The 11 surcharge parks are Acadia, Bryce Canyon, Everglades, Glacier, Grand Canyon, Grand Teton, Rocky Mountain, Sequoia & Kings Canyon, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Zion.
Can I camp with an RV at Great Sand Dunes National Park?
Great Sand Dunes National Park has NPS-operated campgrounds. Piñon Flats Campground takes RVs up to ~35-40 ft (no hookups); the main road and Medano Pass are soft-sand — 4x4 only beyond the campground.

Source: National Park Service — Fees & Passes / Nonresident Fees — retrieved 2026-08-09. Entrance fees can change and some parks price seasonally; always confirm the exact rate for your entry type and date on the park's official NPS page before you travel. This page is an independent travel-resource summary and is not affiliated with the National Park Service.

Data sources & methodology

  • 2026 rental rates Per-class nightly rates, mileage, and cleaning/insurance fees as current market estimates.
  • Fuel & campgrounds MPG ranges by class and $35/night campground average used for budget estimates.
  • Internal editorial Guides and calculators reviewed by the RvRove editorial team before publication.

Methodology and citations are maintained by the RvRove editorial team. Where an official schedule is not yet loaded, results are shown as model estimates and the source is stated as a reference.

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