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Piñon Flats Campground — Colorado, USA

Piñon Flats Campground

Base camp for North America's tallest sand dunes — Medano Creek runs at your feet.

Where on earth

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Region
Colorado, USA
Country
Worldwide
Biome
High desert (2,400 m)
Best season
April – October
Difficulty
moderate
Known for
  • Backpacking
  • Hiking
  • Desert Hiking
  • Canyoneering

Key takeaways

  • Biome: High desert (2,400 m)
  • Best season: April – October
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary

Base camp for North America's tallest sand dunes — Medano Creek runs at your feet.

Key takeaways

  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Best season: April – October

Intended uses

backpacking

Climate suitability

High desert (2,400 m)

Verification notes

Last verified January 1, 1970.

Region
Worldwide
Biome
High desert (2,400 m)
Difficulty
moderate
backpacking

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Last verified: 1970-01-01