When is entrance fee-free at Great Sand Dunes in 2026?

Direct answer

February 16, 2026, May 25, 2026, June 14, 2026, July 3, 2026, July 4, 2026, July 5, 2026, August 25, 2026, September 17, 2026, October 27, 2026, November 11, 2026

Published dates

February 16, 2026
May 25, 2026
June 14, 2026
July 3, 2026
July 4, 2026
July 5, 2026
August 25, 2026
September 17, 2026
October 27, 2026
November 11, 2026

The America the Beautiful interagency pass is accepted and covers the entrance fee. There is nothing else at Great Sand Dunes for a pass to cover, because the park runs no reservation or timed-entry system.

Official source

National Park Service · reviewed August 27, 2026

2026 fee-free days listed on the page: "February 16: Presidents Day", "May 25: Memorial Day", "June 14: Flag Day", "July 3-5: Independence Day weekend", "August 25: 110th Birthday of the National Park Service", "September 17: Constitution Day", "October 27", "November 11: Veterans Day".

Official fee-free-day policy