White Sands National Park
Dunes Drive is open. A safety corridor is in effect between mile marker 3 and 5.5 along Dunes Drive. Visitors may drive but not stop or exit their vehicle in this area. Details
From time to time the missile range that surrounds the park performs military testing that may require the closure of the park or Highway 70. Please plan your visit around upcoming military tests. Details
Backcountry camping at the park is closed. There is no established opening date at this time.
Due to the active safety corridor, the Interdune Boardwalk is closed. Please visit the park visitor center to learn about other options during your visit.
There is limited space for parking for recreational vehicles and trailers in the parking lot directly in front (south) of the visitor center. RVs are asked to not park in the lot behind the visitor center. There is no parking space for tractor trailers.
Straight from the US National Park Service, refreshed several times a day.
White Sands National Park, located in New Mexico, features expansive gypsum dunes that create a unique landscape. Established as a national monument in 1933, it attracts visitors for its striking white sands and recreational opportunities like hiking and photography.
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The park is also home to various trails, including the Interdune Boardwalk, which is wheelchair accessible. While exploring, be mindful of the delicate ecosystem and avoid walking on the cryptobiotic crusts. The annual White Sands Hot Air Balloon Invitational adds a colorful spectacle to the skies above the dunes.
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At a glance
- Established
- 1933
- Open
- Daily 7:00AM - Sunset
- Price
- Per Person $15, Motorcycle $20, Private Vehicle $25
- Accessibility
- wheelchair accessible trails available
- Opening hours
- Daily 7:00AM - Sunset
- Phone
- 5754796124
- Price
- ~$15
- Website
- www.nps.gov
Things to know
Photo: NPS Photo