National Park · NM
White Sands National Park
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.
Entrance fees
Entrance - Private Vehicle
Per vehicle fee is charged to visitors for entry by a single, private non-commercial vehicle. Entrance fees are valid for reentry for seven consecutive days from the date of purchase.
$25.00
Entrance - Per Person
Per person fee is charged to visitors for entry by means other than a single, private non-commercial vehicle. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who enter the park by walking and bicycling. Entrance fees are valid for reentry for seven consecutive days from the date of purchase.
$15.00
Entrance - Motorcycle
Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
$20.00
Commercial Entrance - Van
Commercial bus/van tours are charged a flat rate based on the capacity of the vehicle (not the number of persons on board).
$50.00
Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus
Commercial bus/van tours are charged a flat rate based on the capacity of the vehicle (not the number of persons on board).
$60.00
Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach
Commercial bus/van tours are charged a flat rate based on the capacity of the vehicle (not the number of persons on board).
$150.00
Operating hours
Standard Park Hours
The park gates always open at 7:00 am with closing hours changing with sunset. The park closes 30 minutes after local sunset. Local sunset is 8 minutes earlier than Alamogordo's predicted sunset. Sunset times can be found at https://sunrise-sunset.org/us/alamogordo-nm
Campgrounds
Backcountry Camping