Medano Pass Primitive Road Campsites

Roadside camping is permitted at 21 campsites in Great Sand Dunes National Preserve, beginning 5.2 miles from where the road begins near Pinon Flats Campground. These designated sites are free of charge and first-come, first-served, and all 21 fill on summer weekends. The road is passable only in the warmer months and only with high-clearance four-wheel drive vehicles. It crosses areas of deep sand, traverses Medano Creek nine times, and passes through excellent habitat for bighorn sheep.