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Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve

Colorado

Two hikers walking below tall, smooth sand dunes in raking light
Photo: Lionello DelPiccolo liodp · CC0

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About the park

The tallest dunes in North America rise at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in southern Colorado, next to grasslands, wetlands and forests.

Full name
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
State
Colorado
Established
September 24, 2004
Area
107,346 acres (434.4 km²)
Coordinates
37.73° N, 105.51° W
Official site
Great Sand Dunes on nps.gov (opens in a new tab)