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White Sands National Park

Alamogordo, New Mexico → White Sands National Park

A dune-country outing with time to enjoy the landscape rather than rush between destinations.

Return-to-base outing

White Sands National Park · NPS Photo · Photo credits

Your dayReturn-to-base outing
Set out fromAlamogordo, New Mexico
DiscoverWhite Sands National Park
A DAY TO REMEMBER

The journey

A dune-country outing with time to enjoy the landscape rather than rush between destinations.

Military testing can temporarily close Dunes Drive or US 70; use the official closure page.

Make it your day

Start the day

Check current park and highway closures before departing.

Make the most of the visit

Follow the park map for a drive and a suitable dune walk.

Return

Return to Alamogordo.

White dunes in foreground with sun setting behind mountain.
Sunsets are one of the most popular times to visit White Sands. Visitors can experience sunset every day of the year. · NPS Photo
Aerial of white sand dunes.
The dunes at White Sands cover 275 square miles of the Tularosa Basin. · NPS Photo

Choose the exact roads and stops when planning your drive. Check seasonal access, reservations, weather, and opening times before setting out. Photographs show the named destination or an optional stop, not every view along the drive.