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Great Sand Dunes National Park

Campfire and fire-use rules for this area, with each localized order the land manager has published.

Campfires only in developed sites.

Developed sites

Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve is under Stage 1 fire restrictions per the NPS page updated August 19, 2026. Campfires are allowed only in steel fire rings at developed recreation sites, established steel barbecues in the picnic area, and steel fire rings in primitive campsites along the 4WD Medano Pass Primitive Road. No fires are allowed outside developed recreation sites. Barbecues and grills are prohibited except established steel barbecues in the picnic area. Gas camp stoves, portable cooking stoves, and lanterns using liquefied or bottled fuel are permitted.

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Current Fire Restrictions - Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve (U.S. National Park Service)

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Fire restrictions · Colorado

Great Sand Dunes National Park

Campfires only in developed sites.

Developed sites

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Shapes are approximate planning aids, not legal boundaries.

Current orders 0

No current localized orders.

Standing rules 4

Where Fire use Dates Source
Campfires in designated fire grates Pinon Flats Campground, park employee housing, park administrative sites, and Sand Creek backcountry campsites Campfire in developed sites Charcoal in developed sites Permanent Superintendent's Compendium Great Sand Dunes National Park 2026 - Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve (U.S. National Park Service)
Campfires only in provided fire grates at designated areas Pinon Flats Campground, park employee housing, park administrative sites, and Sand Creek backcountry campsites Campfire in developed sites Charcoal allowed Wood allowed Permanent Superintendent's Compendium Great Sand Dunes National Park 2026 - Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve (U.S. National Park Service)
Picnic area charcoal-only fire grates Picnic area fire grates Campfire in developed sites Charcoal allowed Permanent Superintendent's Compendium Great Sand Dunes National Park 2026 - Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve (U.S. National Park Service)
Wood stoves inside shelters with spark arrestor Self-contained wood stoves inside shelters Wood allowed Permanent Superintendent's Compendium Great Sand Dunes National Park 2026 - Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve (U.S. National Park Service)

Before you go

We track each forest's orders and alerts. Every rule links to its source. Rules change fast in fire season, so check with the forest before your trip. Posted signs and official orders always win.