White Sands National Park

State: New Mexico

Size: 146,344 acres

Topography: Sand Dunes, Desert

Peak Season: Fall to Early Spring

Nearest Airport: El Paso International Airport (ELP) – 1.5 hrs

Nearest Town: Alamogordo, NM

White Sands Dunes: The park's main feature, with miles of stunning white gypsum sand dunes perfect for hiking, photography, and sledding.
Backcountry Camping: A more secluded experience, where visitors can camp beneath the stars in the midst of the dunes.
Interdune Boardwalk: An easy trail that explores the unique plant and animal life found in the gypsum sand environment.
Sunset Stroll: A ranger-led program that allows visitors to enjoy the breathtaking sunset over the dunes and learn about the area’s ecosystem.

Sandboarding & Sledding – The white gypsum dunes are perfect for sliding.
Hiking – Explore the surreal dunes on Alkali Flat and Dune Life Nature Trail.
Scenic Drives – Dunes Drive offers breathtaking desert views.
Stargazing – Designated Dark Sky Park with unreal nightscapes.
Photography – One of the most photogenic parks in the country.

Backcountry Camping – The only option in the park, with designated dune sites requiring a permit.

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