Mountain-country camp planning
Pack for the overnight forecast. North Park sand is not a low-desert winter destination.
NWS point forecast ↗ · Seasons →A different kind of dune trip
North Sand Hills sits at the edge of North Park below the Medicine Bow Mountains. The combination of open sand and surrounding mountain country gives a riding weekend more than one setting.
BLM destination guide · Checked September 10, 2026
Walden, then the county roads
Record the CR 6 / 6N approach and your backup camp.
Get the Colorado permit right
Check the April-to-March credential and winter closure.
Sand in mountain country
Meet the parabolic dunes and the protected creek landscape.
Conditions & trip planning
A storm needs shelter
An open dune, lone tree or picnic shelter is not lightning protection.
NWS warnings ↗Winter vehicle closure
Motorized and mechanized closure: December 15 through April 15. The official notice controls reopening.
BLM Kremmling notices ↗Colorado OHV: $26.25
Colorado OHV registration or permit requirements depend on your vehicle and residency.
Highways ↗ · Fees & rules →Walden before County Road 6
BLM puts the area about 11 miles northeast of Walden. No live station prices here.
Towns & services →Local planning facts shown above. A fresh NWS forecast and alerts replace the weather text when available.
Free Dune Guide USA ArcadeA little sand.
A little sand.
A lot of adventure.
Pick a ride and explore the network’s available virtual adventures before the real weekend begins.
Enter the free Arcade →Play in your browser. Virtual adventures do not replace current maps or riding rules.
Camp Compass · Free safety toolMark camp.
Mark camp.
Find your way back.
Save camp before you ride. Camp Compass uses your phone’s GPS to show the distance and direction back, even beyond cell service.
Set it up before the trip. Installation needs a connection. Save your actual camp location when you arrive.
Read and share Camp Compass stories →Build a better weekend
Open trip planner →Your dune trip, in one simple plan.
Independent visitor guide. Published by MCKINNEY DIGITAL HOLDINGS LLC. Not affiliated with or endorsed by BLM Kremmling.
Sources reviewed September 10, 2026. Current agency notices and on-site signs control.