Crestone, Colorado, Crestone is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts with many opportunities to enjoy and explore.

A short drive from Crestone, visitors will find the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, one of Colorado's most unique landscapes. Towering sand dunes rise up against the backdrop of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, creating a surreal environment perfect for hiking, sandboarding, and stargazing.

Medano Creek is a seasonal waterway that flows at the base of the sand dunes and is a popular destination in spring and early summer. It is known as a dark sky park, making it ideal for night sky observation.

The surrounding San Luis Valley offers additional historic and cultural landmarks, such as the UFO Watchtower in Hooper and the nearby town of Saguache, which boasts charming historic buildings and local shops.

Whether seeking spiritual renewal or outdoor adventure, Crestone’s surroundings provide a remarkable experience amid some of Colorado’s most beautiful scenery.

• The Great Sand Dunes Park and Preserve

• Printable trail map

• Crestone Ziggurat

• Mountain biking

• Climbing

• Horseback riding

• Hot springs