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🏕️ CampgroundGreat Sand DunesColorado⭐ 4.4 (78)
The Bank Campground
🟢 4 open windows right now — soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2
Availability checked 49m ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 6 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 4 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2. 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
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 20 in a row, B #B-14–B #B-33 next to each othersites 👥 #Group Site 2, #B-14, #B-15, #B-16, #B-17, #B-18, #B-19, #B-20, #B-21, #B-22, #B-23, #B-24, #B-25, #B-26, #B-27, #B-28, #B-29, #B-30, #B-31, #B-32, #B-33
Sun Aug 30 – Tue Sep 12 nights👥 groupbook these dates →opened 13h agosites 👥 #Group Site 1
Fri Sep 4 – Mon Sep 73 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 B #B-17 & B #B-18 next to each othersites #B-17, #B-18, #B-20, #B-21, #B-27, #B-32, #B-33
Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 5 in a row, B #B-22–B #B-26 next to each othersites 👥 #Group Site 1, 👥 #Group Site 2, #B-14, #B-15, #B-16, #B-19, #B-22, #B-23, #B-24, #B-25, #B-26, #B-28, #B-29, #B-30, #B-31

📷 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 #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-14 — Site B-14
Site B #B-14 · Site B-14BLM
Campsite B #B-14 — Site B-13
Site B #B-14 · Site B-13BLM
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-16 — Site B-16
Site B #B-16 · Site B-16BLM
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 charging: 12.4 mi — none of the stations on record within 25 mi is identified as DC fast, so arrive with range to spare.

🔌 Charging station12.4 midirections →
🔌 ChargePoint22.0 midirections →
🔌 Rivian Waypoints23.1 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 February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 18 openings at The Bank Campground over the last 30 days, on 17 separate days, most of them for stays 3–8 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★★★★☆76 ratings
5★46
4★19
3★6
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&T2.7/4
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 18 openings at The Bank Campground over the last 30 days, on 17 separate days, most of them for stays 3–8 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 78 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 2.7 out of 5 from 22 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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