Killpecker Sand Dunes Open Play Area Campground
4.3829 reviewsKillpecker Sand Dunes Open Play Area Campground
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Price
Free
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Cell
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Pets
Not Allowed
Quick Facts
Price
Free
Booking
Check Site
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Not Allowed
Killpecker Sand Dunes Open Play Area Campground
$0.00 - $0.00 / night
Campsite Fees
Non-fee area (no camping fees).
Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00
Total Campsite Fees$0.00
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4.38
Recommended
Based on 29 reviews
62 Google reviews
"Reviewers are overwhelmingly positive about Killpecker Sand Dunes, praising the vast, remote dune area and exhilarating riding opportunities. Visitors highlight the dramatic landscape, extensive riding area, and unique, almost otherworldly beauty, though one reviewer notes it may be better for day use than camping due to lack of shade."
Fees & Passes at Killpecker Sand Dunes Open Play Area Campground
Free
Campsite fees
Prices verified December 10, 2025
Prices may vary by season and site type. Always confirm current rates on the official Bureau of Land Management (BLM) website.
About Killpecker Sand Dunes Open Play Area Campground
Venture 32 miles from Rock Springs to discover Killpecker Sand Dunes Open Play Area, a free, ADA-accessible desert oasis where towering dunes meet endless Wyoming sky. This rustic campground offers vault toilets and fire rings for your convenience, while 15 mph speed limits and a glass bottle ban help preserve the pristine environment of the Greater Sand Dunes ACEC. Your basecamp sits at the edge of protected wilderness study areas, where wildlife, ancient cultural sites, and untouched landscapes await exploration.
Open Play Area Campground and part of the Killpecker Sand Dunes Open Play Area (non-fee). The listing notes a vault toilet and fire rings and ADA accessibility but provides no specific information about designated tent or RV sites, hookups, group sites, cabins, or glamping facilities.
Historical SignificanceThis remarkable landscape holds secrets from centuries past, protected within an Area of Critical Environmental Concern where cultural resources demand special stewardship. While specific sites remain undisclosed to ensure their preservation, visitors camp in the knowledge that they're treading grounds rich with human history, where ancient peoples once traversed these same shifting sands. The designation of this area as an ACEC reflects the irreplaceable cultural heritage embedded in these dunes, making every visit a connection to those who came before.
Natural Features and SceneryThe campground serves as your gateway to the Greater Sand Dunes Area of Critical Environmental Concern, where golden dunes rise and fall like frozen ocean waves beneath vast Wyoming skies. Adjacent to the Buffalo Hump Wilderness Study Area, this landscape showcases nature's raw artistry through wind-sculpted sand formations that shift and dance with each passing storm. The convergence of desert dunes and wilderness creates a haven for wildlife adapted to these harsh conditions, while scenic vistas stretch endlessly toward horizons that seem to exist outside of time. Here, the interplay of light and shadow across the dunes transforms throughout the day, offering photographers and nature lovers an ever-changing canvas of natural beauty.
Geological RegionNestled within the Greater Sand Dunes Area of Critical Environmental Concern, this campground occupies a unique geological crossroads where massive sand dune systems meet the rugged Buffalo Hump Wilderness Study Area. These ancient dunes represent thousands of years of wind and weather sculpting the landscape into one of Wyoming's most distinctive desert environments, protected for its potential wilderness designation and exceptional natural values.
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Campsite details
AccessibilityADA accessible
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Recommended CampsitesADA accessible site; visitors should follow outdoor ethics guidance and Recreate Responsibly materials linked by BLM. Observe posted speed limits and glass prohibition.
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Amenities available
Fire rings
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Activities you can enjoy
The area is within an ACEC and includes Wilderness Study Areas where non-mechanized recreation is emphasized. Recreational activities explicitly noted as allowed include hiking, hunting, and horseback riding in the WSAs; activities involving motorized vehicles or mechanical transportation are not allowed in the WSAs.
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Hiking is explicitly allowed in the Wilderness Study Areas and surrounding ACEC.Advertisement
Campground rules
- Pets are not allowed
- Vault toilet and fire rings are present. No specific fire restrictions or permit requirements are provided in the source material.
Hazards
General hazardsGlass is prohibited (glass bottles banned) and a reduced speed limit (15 mph) is enforced in the campground area. Motorized vehicle use is restricted within the Wilderness Study Areas mentioned in the ACEC.
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Wind: 8 mph
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Killpecker Sand Dunes Open Play Area Campground
Driving directionsTravel north on State Highway 191 from Rock Springs for 10 miles and turn right (east) on to County Road 4-17/Tri-Territory Loop Road for 20 miles. Turn north onto the Sand Dunes access road for 1 mile. Take a right (east) at the intersection and travel 1 mile to the campground.
Accessible via State Highway 191 north from Rock Springs, then County Road 4-17/Tri-Territory Loop Road, then the Sand Dunes access road.Nearby places
Rock Springs — approximately 32 miles
Reviews from booking and map sources
4.4
29 reviews
Killpecker Sand Dunes Open Play Area Campground is recommended, placing it in the top 40% of campgrounds based on reviews
Reviewers are overwhelmingly positive about Killpecker Sand Dunes, praising the vast, remote dune area and exhilarating riding opportunities. Visitors highlight the dramatic landscape, extensive riding area, and unique, almost otherworldly beauty, though one reviewer notes it may be better for day use than camping due to lack of shade.
Review Summaries
Based on 29 reviews
What Campers Love
Campers and visitors love the size and quality of the dunes, frequently describing them as amazing, great, and the best in the area. Off-road enthusiasts highlight the huge riding area, steeper and...
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Common Concerns
The main concern mentioned is the lack of shade at the campground, which makes camping less appealing for at least one visitor. Another minor issue is the rough terrain on the final approach road,...
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Pro Tips & Recommendations
One reviewer advises not to wear Chacos (open sandals) in the summer sand, implying it gets very hot. Visitors suggest being prepared for a rough 10-minute drive over uneven terrain to reach the...
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Camper Quotes
"Killpecker sand dunes are amazing. After time when the wind has blown the dunes get higher and more exciting."
"We're from Colo Springs and normally ride Syracuse KS sand dunes or North Sand hills...
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Accessibility Features
One reviewer notes a “good 10 minute drive of 'rough terrain'” to reach the dunes, suggesting that access requires driving over bumpy or uneven roads and may be challenging for low-clearance...
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