Mountain-country camp planning
Pack for the overnight forecast. North Park sand is not a low-desert winter destination.
NWS point forecast ↗ · Seasons →North ParkColorado sand with a mountain backdrop
Waldenyour town stop before the dunes
Know the seasonvehicle closure December 15 to April 15
Check before you travel MOUNTAIN AIR. OPEN SAND.Take the long weekend.
Take the long weekend.
Make it yours.
Riding time, a camp tucked into the landscape and dinner with the crew. Build a North Park trip around the things you came for.
TRIP + MEAL PLANNERYour dates.
Plan my North Sand Hills trip →Your dates.
Your kind of escape.
Choose where to stay, what to ride and when to stop. Add camp meals and groceries to the same plan, ready to share with your crew.
Free to use. No account. Saved in your browser.
PUT THE WEEKEND TOGETHERA place to ride.
A place to ride.
A place to gather.
- BeforeDates, access & the Walden supply stop
- ArriveYour camp & a backup plan
- ExploreRiding time & your own stops
- GatherCamp meals & groceries for the crew
Your choices make the itinerary. This is an example, not a prearranged package.
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BEFORE THE COUNTY ROADStop in Walden.
Stop in Walden.
Head for the hills.
Give the town stop a place in the plan.
Choose your groceries, fuel, meals and any off-site stay before heading toward the dunes. Confirm opening hours directly and keep your arrival instructions with the trip.
Towns & services →CHECK THE SEASON. CHECK THE SKY.A great weekend
A great weekend
starts before the drive.
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.
BLM North Sand Hills visitor information · Checked October 19, 2026. Confirm current notices and prices before travel.
YOUR FIRST NORTH SAND HILLS TRIP
A few things to know.
Can we ride in winter?
The published seasonal closure covers motorized and mechanized vehicles from December 15 to April 15. BLM can change dates with local conditions. Check its current notice before choosing your trip dates.
Access & permits →Where can we camp?
Choose the developed campground or investigate permitted dispersed camping. Check current boundaries, facilities and availability, and have a backup.
Camping guide →Does the planner book our stay?
No. It keeps your own dates, arrangements and activities together. Make any reservations directly with the provider.
Can we plan meals too?
Yes. The connected Dune Guide USA Meal Planner uses your trip dates and crew size, then brings your meal choices and grocery list back into the trip.
BLM North Sand Hills visitor information · Checked October 19, 2026. Confirm current notices and prices before travel.
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
Your dune trip, in one simple plan.
Independent visitor guide. Published by MCKINNEY DIGITAL HOLDINGS LLC. Not affiliated with or endorsed by BLM Kremmling.
Visitor planning sources checked October 19, 2026. Current agency notices and on-site signs control.
