White Sands National Park

National Park Service, New Mexico.

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. White Sands National Park preserves a major portion of this unique dunefield, along with the plants and animals that live here.

Activities and Experiences

• White Sands National Park Tours

Site Passes

• White Sands National Park Site Pass

Nearby Activities

• Auto Touring
• Biking
• Camping
• Hiking
• Picnicking

Directions

White Sands National Park is located off of US Highway 70 between the cities of Las Cruces and Alamogordo. The park is about 15 miles west of Alamogordo and 52 miles east of Las Cruces.

Additional Information

• White Sands National Park Map
• White Sands National Park Official Website

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