Things to Do While You Visit the Dunes
The incredible Great Sand Dunes have created not only an amazing natural wonder to be viewed, but many have discovered the fun that comes from the combination of a sand board, a little wax and some gravity! While you are asked to respect the natural beauty of the area, your mode of transportation on the dunes can be natural, and FUN!
SAND BOARD and SAND SLED RENTALS!
$20 per day plus tax–
**MAJOR CREDIT CARD REQUIRED FOR DEPOSIT – OR $250 Debit Card Deposit per board.
Sandboarding (or Sand Sledding) is one of the most popular activities on the Great Dunes! It’s fun, and great exercise, as every ride requires a walk to the top of the dune of your choice!
Our RENTALS REQUIRE A CREDIT CARD DEPOSIT…SORRY…NO CASH!
Nearby, you can find a refreshing surprise with the wonder that is Zapata Falls! Snowmelt from the San Juan Mountains flows through a thirsty landscape across the San Luis Valley to one of the longest rivers in the country: The Rio Grande.
Zapata Falls is a secluded 25-foot waterfall sheltered in a rocky crevasse.
The falls are commonly visited during warmer months, but visitors in winter are in for a treat as well. The falls freeze, creating a huge ice column that seems to be frozen in time. Luminous blue water is visible just beneath the hardened surface.
Star Gazing is exceptional! Designated International Dark Sky Park!
According to NPS monitoring data, Great Sand Dunes is one of the quietest NPS sites and enjoys extremely pristine night skies owing to its remote location. Furthermore, the Park is also well-known for the seasonal Medano Creek and beach created at the base of the dunes. Additional attractions at the Park include: the backcountry Medano Pass Primitive Road winds through a canyon toward the Sangre de Cristo mountains and ample trails which lead to forests, wetlands, and alpine lakes.
GREAT DUNES OASIS 