The tallest dunes in North America are the centerpiece in a diverse landscape of grasslands, wetlands, forests, alpine lakes, and tundra. Stay on a moonless night to experience countless stars in this International Dark Sky Park! Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week year-round. There are no timed entries or reservations to visit.
What you’ll hear
8 places to explore in this park.
- Hidden Dune
- High Dune on First Ridge
- Medano Creek
- Medano Pass
- Mosca Pass
- Sand Creek Basin
- Star Dune
- The Dunefield
Hear it on Trailtold
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