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Rising from the heart of the Tularosa Basin is one of the world's great natural wonders - the glistening white sands of New Mexico. Great wave-like dunes of gypsum sand have engulfed 275 square miles of desert, creating the world's largest gypsum dunefield.
This "Plan Your Visit" section has all kinds of helpful information, including basic information on the park, things to do, eating and sleeping, safety, accessibility, and nearby attractions.
Welcome to White Sands! The information below will help you find all the information you will need to help plan a safe and fun visit to White Sands National Park. Information in different languages is available to help you plan.
There is no better way of experiencing the unique landscape of White Sands National Park than by venturing out onto any of our five established trails. Explore the dunes and enjoy the silence and solitude of the dunefield with stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
Rising from the heart of the Tularosa Basin is one of the world's great natural wonders - the glistening white sands of New Mexico. White Sands National Park preserves a major portion of this unique dunefield, along with the plants and animals that live here.
White Sands National Park, a place like no other on earth, is a marvel to study, experience, and explore. This page will link you to many resources to help you learn about the natural and cultural resources, management, education programs, and park partners.
Checking the current weather conditions at White Sands during your visit can help you plan and have a safe experience at the park. It is important to understand how the weather changes seasonally at White Sands.
White Sands National Park offers backpackers the opportunity to enjoy a night camping on the white sands and listening to the nocturnal activities of the animals that make their home here in this unique ecosystem. Permits are issued at the park, the day of camping only.
White Sands Timeline. 1898-The town of Alamogordo established; 1900-First article on White Sands published in Journal of Geology; 1912-New Mexico becomes a state; 1928-Highway 70 from Las Cruces to Alamogordo completed; 1932-Prehistoric tracks first discovered at White Sands
White Sands National Park charges a variety of fees, depending on how a visitor arrives at the park, and whether they're part of a commercial tour group or not. Standard entrance fees are available for purchase before your arrival.