Where to Stay Near the Great Sand Dunes

Planning your adventure and looking for a great place to stay? We’ve put together a list of some of our favorite local lodging options to help you find the perfect home base. Whether you’re looking for cozy cabins, scenic campgrounds, or comfortable hotels, these nearby spots offer easy access to the dunes — and the warm hospitality our area is known for. Rest easy and get ready for an unforgettable trip!

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La Blanca Vista Casita

One of a kind, mountain top cabin with epic views of Mt. Blanca, Colorado's 4th highest summit. Enjoy a quiet retreat with views that go on for days! A well stocked kitchen for all of your cooking needs, comfy living room, large deck, hot tub, & outdoor shower complete this beautiful getaway. Mountain Home Reservoir is minutes away from the Casita! Sand Dunes National Park is 35 miles away.

A small blue cabin with a brown roof on a dry, grassy plain under a partly cloudy sky. A wire fence runs alongside the cabin, and rocks are arranged in a circular pattern nearby. Distant mountains are visible in the background.

Alamo Alpaca Ranch

Stunning 360 degree mountain views, only 30 minutes to Alamosa. Allows easy access for shopping, restaurants, & breweries. Plenty to see at the ranch (entertaining farm animals) & many activities to do close by, you are sure to have a great stay! Amongst the closest stays to the The Great Sand Dunes National Park & surrounding 14ers! Spectacular sunrises/sunsets & zero light pollution makes it hard to count all the stars.

A-frame cabin with a green roof surrounded by autumn trees and mountains.

Dunes Rest

Enjoy some time away at our secluded Dunes Rest cabin. Incredible views of Great Sand Dunes National Park and the Sangre de Cristo mountains welcome you to this cozy getaway that has everything you need to relax and explore the San Luis Valley. Located a mere 4 miles from the entrance to the National Park, this cabin is ready for those seeking adventure as well as downtime. Enjoy the beautiful views right from the deck.

Cozy wooden cabin interior with a kitchen, living area, and high ceiling. Features include a sofa with cushions, a coffee table with decorative items, a kitchen island with stools, and windows with natural light. A ceiling fan and light fixture are visible, adding to the warm ambiance.

Peaceful & Cozy Forbes Park

Escape to our cozy mountain cabin nestled in the scenic Sangre De Cristo's. The setting offers plenty of open space. It's an ideal place to relax, enjoy captivating views, venture out on private hiking trails, view wildlife, and dark sky star gaze. Forbes Park is filled with wildflowers in the spring, and has unique access to the SWA public park. It's less than an hour from the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Cuchara Mountain Park.

Wooden cabin with green roof under a rainbow in a wooded area.

La Blanca Vista Lodge

La Blanca Vista Lodge is a spacious & serene space with the most beautiful views of Mt. Blanca & The San Luis Valley. Enjoy sunrises, sunsets, & starry skies from expansive decks & private hot tub. Lots of space to spread out with 2 beautiful levels with views out of every window! Sand Dunes National Park is 35 miles away & Mountain Home Reservoir is minutes away from The Lodge.

Small white house with blue roof in a desert landscape, gravel yard, outdoor seating area, and distant mountains under a clear blue sky.

Blanca Mountain Cottage

Relax by the gas fire pit and have a cookout on the grill when you retreat with loved ones to this ultimate mountain getaway in Blanca! This quaint 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom vacation rental is the perfect home base for exploring the breathtaking Great Sand Dunes National Park. At the end of the day, watch a movie or gather around the cottage’s fire pit for s’mores while the stars sparkle in the dark skies. When night falls, try to spot the Milky Way while having a 365 view of the mountains.

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Mountain Top Manner

Spectacular Custom Mountain Chalet on five acres, breathtaking views in pristine, Private Park. The large kitchen with Wolf cooktop and Viking double ovens is any chef’s dream. Floor to ceiling windows with extraordinary views. 4 BR 3 Bath plus multiple living, dining, and extra sleeping areas. Decks on second and third floors to enjoy serene views of the snow capped mountains and abundant wildlife.

Single-story tan house with a basketball hoop on the garage, gravel front yard, and sunflowers by the porch.

Casa de Johnson

Cheerful four-bedroom home minutes from Alamosa shopping, dining and Adams State University. Alamosa is centrally located in the San Luis Valley and offers a range of recreation opportunities in surrounding areas, just to list a few: Great Sand Dunes National Park, Rio Grande National Forest, Rio Grande and Toltec Railroads, Local Breweries, some of the best powder skiing at Wolf Creek and Monarch.

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Hamilton House

Come and enjoy your stay in your own private guest quarters at the Hamilton Ranch. This unique ranch was built in 1995. Enjoy farm fresh eggs everyday for breakfast. See our chickens, roosters as well as our Nigerian Dwarf Goats. The ranch is equipped with gigabit fiber optic internet and the quarters has its own dedicated WiFi and outdoor WiFi is available as well. Come see everything the San Luis Valley has to offer!