Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
COWEATHER INFO
Temperatures are relatively cool all year at the park elevation 8000 ft. Conditions are most often calm, but winds can arise, especially in spring and during storm fronts. Daytime temperatures feel warmer here year round due to intense high-altitude sunlight, and mid-day summer sand surface temps can be 160 degrees F! Plan to explore the dunes morning or evening during summer. Nights are cool in summer, and frigid in winter. Visit https://nps.gov/grsa/planyourvisit/weather.htm for details
Weather @ Great Sand Duneslast updated: 2 hrDIRECTIONS INFO
INFORMATION
Junior Ranger Day Event CHANGED to Saturday August 16th 9 am to 1 pm
The park changed the original date of Aug. 2 and has moved the event to Aug. 16th due to staffing availability. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
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Mountain Lion Sightings on Dunes Overlook Trail
A juvenile mountain lion (cougar) sighting has been reported along the Dunes Overlook Trail area between the Pinon Flats Campground and the Point of No Return Parking area. Hikers are advised to be on the lookout and observe mountain lion safety tips.
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