This road begins at the park and goes north to the Rio Grande National Forest. The park does offer trails surrounding the dunes for guests to enjoy that offer a chance to explore the grasslands, ponderosa forests, aspen groves and pinyon juniper woodlands. Sand and Medano Creeks offer fishing. Medano Creek is stocked with rare Rio Grande Cutthroat trout. Thirteen miles from the dunes are the San Luis Lakes that offer more opportunities to fish, with camping facilities provided at the Mosca campground.
State regulations apply to all fishing.
Catch and release is recommended to preserve the species. As you can see the Colorado Great Sand Dunes offer a wide variety of beautiful scenery and activities for all to enjoy. The are definitely a sight for all to see. 1997 Copyright Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.