Scenic drive
White Sands National Park
Alamogordo, New Mexico
Gypsum dunes you can slide down, with a scenic loop drive and sunset walks.
- Price
- Park entry fee per vehicle
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 3 hours
A bright white dune field with a loop drive into the heart of it. Sledding on saucers is allowed, and the dunes glow at sunset. Check missile range closures before you go.
Good to know
- Rent or buy a saucer at the gift shop
- Bring sunglasses; glare is intense
- Check for missile range closures
- Best time
- Sunset
- Getting there
- Sealed road then plowed gypsum loop road
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
- Drinking water
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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