Medano Pass Primitive Road Designated Campsites

Roadside camping is permitted only at 21 numbered campsites in Great Sand Dunes National Preserve beginning 5.2 miles from where the road begins near Piñon Flats Campground. These sites are indicated with a brown post and camping symbol, and are numbered by approximate road mileage from the Park/Preserve boundary to Medano Pass.

4-Wheel Drive (4WD) high-clearance vehicles are required to reach the Medano Pass Primitive Road Designated Campsites. All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) vehicles with lower clearance will get stuck in the deep sand or creek crossings. Roadside vehicle camping is only permitted in designated sites in the national preserve. Vehicle access to these sites is only available late spring through fall, depending on snow, creek, and road conditions.

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