White Sands National Park
Overview
Spanning 275 square miles of desert, the glistening sands of White Sands National Park offer countless opportunities for discovery. Rising from the heart of the Tularosa Basin, these giant wave-like dunes create the world's largest gypsum dunefield. Although seemingly barren and stark, the dunes are home to an amazing diversity of life, and the national monument preserves a major portion of this unique dunefield and the plants and animals that live here.
Local Info
The White Sands Visitor Center hours vary by season. Check the park's website for current hours of operation.
Fees & Passes:
To learn more about park fees, click here.
Visiting Tips
Additionally, due to missile testing on the adjacent White Sands Missile Range, the road into the monument may be closed for periods of up to three hours. U.S. Highway 70/82 between Alamogordo and Las Cruces is also closed during missile testing. Visitors are encouraged to call the visitor center at (575) 479-6124 ext. 236 or 206 to verify that a closure is not in effect.
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Recommended Routes in White Sands National Park - 1
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White Sands National Park Hiking
- 3 Miles 5 Kilometers of Trail
- 1 Recommended Route
- 2 Easy Trails
- 3 Intermediate Trails
- 0 Difficult Trails
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Trails in White Sands National Park - 4
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#1Dune Life Nature Trail
Holloman Air Force Base, NM
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Holloman Air Force Base, NM | 12 | ||
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Holloman Air Force Base, NM
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Holloman Air Force Base, NM | 9 | ||
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#3Playa Trail
Holloman Air Force Base, NM
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Holloman Air Force Base, NM | 9 | ||
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#4Interdune Boardwalk
Holloman Air Force Base, NM
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Holloman Air Force Base, NM | 11 |
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