Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve

Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is located in Alamosa and Saguache counties, in the state of Colorado, United States.

Park Purpose

As stated in the foundation document:

From the crest of the Sangre de Cristo Range to the floor of the San Luis Valley, Great Sand dunes National Park and Preserve provides long-term stewardship of the tallest dunes system in North America and its supportive ecosystems. The park and preserve provides exceptional opportunities to experience, understand, and study the rare convergence of natural processes, associated natural and cultural resources, scenery, and designated wilderness.