Archie’s Place-20 minutes from the Great Sand Dunes

Archie’s Place-20 minutes from the Great Sand Dunes Beautiful 3 bedroom home located in Blanca, CO—Just 20 minutes from the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve.

Explore all that the San Luis Valley has to offer and unwind at Archie’s Place.

Good afternoon. ⛈️
05/26/2026

Good afternoon. ⛈️

🌱🍃☀️🤩
05/23/2026

🌱🍃☀️🤩

Wow! 🤩 Shout out to our cleaning crew! 🫧
05/17/2026

Wow! 🤩

Shout out to our cleaning crew! 🫧

05/02/2026

Planning a visit to Great Sand Dunes this May? Here are some for a successful trip!

· It has been a very warm and dry winter and snowpack above the dunes is minimal. It is unlikely that Medano Creek will reach the main Dunes Parking area this year. To access the water, be prepared to hike at least 1/2 mile on sand or to drive on the Primitive Road to Sand Pit or Castle Creek. Accessing these locations requires a 4WD high clearance vehicle - AWD and 2WD are prohibited. Follow Medano Creek’s detailed current and forecast flow on our Medano Creek page - https://www.nps.gov/grsa/planyourvisit/medano-creek.htm

· Even without the creek, expect huge crowds on weekends in late May and early June, particularly Memorial Day weekend. Traffic lines can reach up to 3 miles long, and parking lots overflow, with cars parked along roadways. Plan your visit on weekdays for less traffic and congestion. Early morning and evening hours are less crowded.

· Weather in May can be unpredictable! It’s still possible for the park to have springtime high winds and snow flurries. Once the days heat up, however, sand temperatures can reach up to 150 degrees Fahrenheit in the afternoons. Check the park’s weather online before coming and plan for a variety of weather conditions. https://www.nps.gov/grsa/planyourvisit/weather.htm

· All camping in the Piñon Flats Campground is by reservation only. Reservations can be made at - https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234685. For other lodging options, check our website at - https://www.nps.gov/grsa/planyourvisit/eatingsleeping.htm

· Planning to sled or sandboard? Rent sleds before heading to the park – there are no options to rent or purchase sleds or sandboards within the Great Sand Dunes. Find rental options at Sandboarding and Sand Sledding - https://www.nps.gov/.../plan.../sandboardingsandsledding.htm

Have a safe and fun peak season visit!

NPS photo/Shelly Hill

Image description: A small amount of water in Medano Creek winds through the sand in front of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. This photo was taken April 25 about ¾ mile upstream of the Dunes Parking.

04/08/2026

😊

03/04/2026

🏀

😌🤩
03/01/2026

😌🤩

Congratulations!
02/23/2026

Congratulations!

😀
01/03/2026

😀

Address

819 12th Street
Blanca, CO
81123

Telephone

+17193062914

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Archie’s Place-20 minutes from the Great Sand Dunes posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Archie’s Place-20 minutes from the Great Sand Dunes:

Shortcuts

Share

Category