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🏕️ CampgroundGreat Sand DunesColorado⭐ 4.4 (79)
The Bank Campground
🟢 22 open windows as of Oct 11 — soonest Wed Oct 14–Sat Oct 17
Availability checked 2h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🆕 Just opened — our latest scan caught 3 cancellations here, marked below
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 35 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 2d ago.
📈 CampSage caught 9 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

The Bank Campground in Colorado has 22 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Wed Oct 14–Sat Oct 17. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Wed Oct 14 – Sat Oct 173 nightsbook these dates →🆕 just openedopened 2h agosites #B-16, #B-21
Wed Oct 14 – Fri Oct 162 nights👥 groupbook these dates →🆕 just openedopened 2h ago👥 3 in a row, B #B-17–B #B-19 next to each othersites 👥 #Group Site 2, #B-15, #B-17, #B-18, #B-19, #B-27, #B-29, #B-30, #B-31, #B-33
Sun Oct 18 – Wed Oct 213 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 8 in a row, B #B-14–B #B-21 next to each othersites 👥 #Group Site 1, 👥 #Group Site 2, #B-14, #B-15, #B-16, #B-17, #B-18, #B-19, #B-20, #B-21, #B-24, #B-25, #B-26, #B-27, #B-29, #B-30, #B-31
Fri Oct 23 – Mon Oct 263 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #B-15, #B-19
Mon Oct 19 – Thu Oct 223 nightsbook these dates →sites #B-22, #B-33
Tue Oct 20 – Fri Oct 233 nightsbook these dates →sites #B-28
Wed Oct 21 – Fri Oct 232 nightsbook these dates →🆕 just openedopened 2h agosites #B-32
Sat Oct 24 – Tue Oct 273 nightsbook these dates →sites #B-24

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite B #B-16 — Site B-16
Site B #B-16 · Site B-16BLM
Campsite B #B-21 — Site B-21
Site B #B-21 · Site B-21BLM
Campsite #Group Site 2 — Group Site 2
Site #Group Site 2 · Group Site 2BLM
Campsite #Group Site 2 — Group Site 2
Site #Group Site 2 · Group Site 2BLM
Campsite B #B-15 — Site B-15
Site B #B-15 · Site B-15BLM
Campsite B #B-15 — Site B-15
Site B #B-15 · Site B-15BLM
Campsite B #B-17 — Site B-17
Site B #B-17 · Site B-17BLM
Campsite B #B-18 — Site B-18
Site B #B-18 · Site B-18BLM
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 23.3 mi away (straight line).

⚡ ChargePoint23.3 midirections →
🔌 Charging station12.4 midirections →
🔌 ChargePoint22.0 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 30 openings at The Bank Campground over the last 30 days, on 28 separate days, most of them for stays 3–29 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $20–$40/nightGroup Standard NonelectricStandard NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 hiking🎒 horseback riding

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆79 ratings
5★48
4★19
3★7
2★3
1★2
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T2.8/4
T-Mobile2.5/4
Verizon2.1/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ The Bank Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at The Bank Campground?

The Bank Campground in Colorado takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at The Bank Campground?

Campsite fees at The Bank Campground run about $20–$40/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at The Bank Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like The Bank Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at The Bank Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 30 openings at The Bank Campground over the last 30 days, on 28 separate days, most of them for stays 3–29 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is The Bank Campground a good campground?

The Bank Campground holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 79 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at The Bank Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at The Bank Campground, AT&T rates highest at 2.8 out of 5 from 24 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is The Bank Campground located?

The Bank Campground is located in Great Sand Dunes, Colorado. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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