Scenic stop · New Mexico
White Sands National Park
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275 square miles of gypsum sand dunes, white as snow, that you can sled down in plastic saucers sold in the visitor center gift shop. The park's eight-mile Dunes Drive loops out and back. Sunset is the photo op — wait until the dunes turn pink. Pack a lot of water, no shade. Adjacent White Sands Missile Range has closures a few times a year. Off US-70 between Las Cruces and Alamogordo.
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Common questions about White Sands National Park
Where is White Sands National Park?
White Sands National Park is at 19955 US-70, Alamogordo, NM 88310, New Mexico.
What are the hours at White Sands National Park?
Typical hours: Daily 7am-sunset (variable for missile range closures). Hours can shift seasonally and on holidays — always confirm on the official site before you plan your visit.
What's White Sands National Park like to visit on a family road trip?
275 square miles of gypsum sand dunes, white as snow, that you can sled down in plastic saucers sold in the visitor center gift shop. The park's eight-mile Dunes Drive loops out and back. Sunset is the photo op — wait until the dunes turn pink. Pack a lot of water, no shade. Adjacent White Sands Missile Range has closures a few times a year. Off US-70 between Las Cruces and Alamogordo.
Is White Sands National Park family-friendly?
Yes — White Sands National Park earns a 5/5 family-friendly rating in our database. Older kids tend to enjoy it; little ones may get restless.
How long should families plan to stay at White Sands National Park?
Most families spend an hour or two at White Sands National Park, depending on kid stamina and weather.
Data sources: Pixie Vacations / Travel with Griz. Full attribution.