Fast Facts |
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| Nearest City | Alamosa, CO |
| Last Site Visit | June 2007 |
| Annual Visitation | 285,121 in 2007 (view all years) |
| Creation Date | September 13, 2004 |
| Total Area | 107,000 acres |
| Entrance Fee | $3 per person per week |
| Highest Average Temperature | 80°F, in July |
| Lowest Average Temperature | 8°F, in January |
| Record High Temperature | 96°F, in 1982 |
| Record Low Temperature | -25°F, in 1963 |
| Lowest Elevation | 7,520 feet, near San Luis Lakes |
| Highest Elevation | 13,604 feet, at Tijeras Peak |
Area Weather Information |
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Park Evolution |
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| 1932: | Great Sand Dunes National Monument created |
| 2004: | Redesignated Great Sand Dunes National Park |
Phone Numbers & Addresses |
Mailing AddressGreat Sand Dunes National Park
11999 Highway 150
Mosca, CO 81146 Visitor Information(719) 378-6300
(719) 378-6310 (Fax)
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