Great Sand Dunes National Park

Open

San Luis Valley

Verified

Strong winds possible, long walks in sand, dark-sky value.

Production notes

Best time

Year-round, sand surface temperature extreme in summer

Drone

Drones prohibited

Morning golden hour

7:28 AM – 8:02 AM

Light from the SSE · 6642°

Evening golden hour

5:28 PM – 6:02 PM

Light from the WNW · 14335°

Calculated for this location and date, shown in local time. Sun position only — it does not account for terrain or buildings casting shade.

Permit path: Conditional

Policies change. Confirm with the listed authority before you shoot.

Included

Access

Access model: Public, managed. Conditional.