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Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve

Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, Colorado | Photo Credit: Shutterstock / Mike Demmings
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, Colorado | Photo Credit: Shutterstock / Mike Demmings

Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, located in Colorado, is a mesmerizing landscape of towering sand dunes, rugged mountains, and pristine wilderness. The park is home to the tallest sand dunes in North America, reaching heights of over 750 feet. Visitors can hike, sandboard, or simply marvel at the unique beauty of the dunes, which are framed by the majestic Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The park also features alpine lakes, forests, and diverse wildlife, providing opportunities for outdoor adventures and nature exploration. Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is a captivating destination that showcases the dynamic and ever-changing forces of nature. Be sure to visit the park website for current closures and conditions.

Top Photography Locations and Sights at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve:

As photographers, we know that many of you will only have one chance in a lifetime to visit the National Parks. To make your life easier, we have compiled a list of our top photography locations and sights at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve! While this is not comprehensive, and there are many more amazing sights to see, it should give you a good feel for the park.

Castle Creek Picnic Area
Castle Creek Picnic Area
CO-150 Dunes Vista
CO-150 Dunes Vista
Dunes Overlook Trail
Dunes Overlook Trail
Entrance Sign Vista
Entrance Sign Vista
High Dune
High Dune
Medano Creek
Medano Creek
Montville Nature Trail
Montville Nature Trail
Mosca Pass Trail
Mosca Pass Trail
Petrified Forest Loop
Petrified Forest Loop
Sand Creek
Sand Creek
Star Dune
Star Dune
Visitor Center Vista
Visitor Center Vista
Zapata Falls
Zapata Falls

Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve Wildlife Photography:

Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is filled with wildlife and biodiversity. If you like wildlife photography, you will love what this park has to offer!

Black Bear Peeks Through Edge of Forest
Black Bear Peeks Through Edge of Forest
Mountain Goats in the Hills
Mountain Goats in the Hills
Wild Black-Billed Magpie
Wild Black-Billed Magpie
Wild Deer at Great Sand Dunes
Wild Deer at Great Sand Dunes
Wild Deer at Great Sand Dunes
Wild Deer at Great Sand Dunes
Wildlife at the Great Sand Dunes
Wildlife at the Great Sand Dunes

Want to learn more about Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve? Check out these maps, guides & books:

  • Sangre de Cristo Mountains [Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve] (National Geographic Trails Illustrated Map)
  • The Essential Guide to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve (Jewels of the Rockies)
  • Sea of Sand (Public Lands History)
  • Discovery in Great Sand Dunes National Park: A Mystery Adventure (National Park Mystery Series)
  • Great Sand Dunes National Park Photo Hiking: Lessons Learned from a 50+ Couple’s Trek to Great Sand Dunes National Park (National Parks Photo Hiking Series)
  • Valley of the Dunes: Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve

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Featured National Park Photographers:

  • Vezzani Photography: Visitor Center Vista, Zapata Falls
  • Shutterstock / Alex Erwin: Wildlife at the Great Sand Dunes
  • Shutterstock / Arina P Habich: Wild Deer at Great Sand Dunes
  • Shutterstock / Bella Bender: Star Dune
  • Shutterstock / BlueBarronPhoto: Wild Black-Billed Magpie
  • Shutterstock / Danita Delimont: Medano Creek
  • Shutterstock / H Jacklyn: Mountain Goats in the Hills
  • Shutterstock / JMY Photography: High Dune
  • Shutterstock / Kelly vanDellen: Black Bear Peeks Through Edge of Forest
  • Shutterstock / Kris Wiktor: CO-150 Dunes Vista, Wild Deer at Great Sand Dunes
  • Shutterstock / Mike Demmings: Entrance Sign Vista

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Dickey Ridge Overlook, Shenandoah National Park, Virginia | Photo Credit: NPS / Richard Hayden

Signal Knob Overlook, Shenandoah National Park, Virginia | Photo Credit: NPS / Richard Hayden