White Sands National Park Tours

About White Sands National Park Tours

Overview: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 Monument preserves a major portion of this unique dunefield, along with the plants and animals that live here. You're about to become part of an amazing legacy that stretches back in time over more than 10,000 years. Seemingly stark and barren, the 275 square miles of brilliant white gypsum sand dunes are home to an amazing diversity of life, weaving a spell over all who visit. The dunes offer countless opportunities for discovery and it is our sincere hope that you will have fun, make lifelong memories, and develop a deep connection to a place that has provided spiritual and physical sustenance to humankind for thousands of years. 2018 White Sands National Monument Events Lake Lucero Tours 2 pm Saturday, January 27 2 pm Sunday, February 25 9 am Saturday, March 24 9 am Sunday, April 29 10 am Saturday, Nov 24 10 am Saturday, Dec 29 Sunrise Arts 6:00 am Saturday, March 17 6:00 am Saturday, October 20 Full Moon Hikes 7:45 pm Monday, May 28 8:00 pm Wednesday, June 27 8:00 pm Thursday, July 26 7:30 pm Saturday, Aug 25 6:45 pm Sunday, Sept 23 6:00 pm Tuesday, Oct 23 Step through Time 10:00 am Saturday, November 3 Summary of Fees - White Sands National Monument Tours

How to Get There

Please report to the Small Range Missile Gate for the Lake Lucero Tour, which is 25 miles southwest of the visitor center. Please see directions under Tour Notes. Directions to the Monument The visitor center and Dunes Drive is located directly off of Highway US-70 between the cities of Alamogordo and Las Cruces. The entrance to the monument can be found between mile markers 199 and 200 on Highway US-70. Fill up your gas/diesel tank in one of these two cities before to proceeding to the monument. The nearest gas station is 13 miles towards Alamogordo. From Alamogordo, NM: Drive time: About 20 minutes Head west on Highway US-70 towards Las Cruces. The visitor center is located about 15 miles (24 km) west of Alamogordo on the north side (right-hand side) of the road. From Las Cruces, NM: Drive time: About 1 hour Head east on Highway US-70 towards Alamogordo. The visitor center is located about 52 miles (84 km) east of Las Cruces on the north side (left-hand side) of the road, one mile (1.6 km) past the Border Patrol station. From El Paso, TX: There are two ways to arrive at White Sands from El Paso. 1) Through Las Cruces: Drive time: 1.5 hours Take I-10 West towards Las Cruces. After 39 miles (62.76 km), exit onto I-25 North. Follow I-25 North for about seven miles (11.27 km) and then exit onto US-70 East towards Alamogordo. The visitor center is located about 52 miles (84 km) east of Las Cruces on the north side (left-hand side) of the road, one mile (1.6 km) past the Border P

Plan Your Visit to White Sands National Park Tours

Heading to White Sands National Park Tours? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)