White Sands National Park
The world's largest gypsum dune field shimmers like a surreal white ocean beneath the Tularosa Basin sky.
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Highlights
- Alkali Flat Trail
- Dune Life Nature Trail
- Sunset Stroll Program
- Interdune Boardwalk
- Heart of the Sands Drive
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About White Sands National Park
White Sands National Park in southern New Mexico protects 275 square miles of brilliant white gypsum sand dunes, the largest such dune field on Earth. Visitors can hike, sled, and explore this otherworldly landscape that shifts and reshapes with the desert winds against a backdrop of the San Andres and Sacramento Mountains.
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Where to Stay
View all hotelsHome2 Suites By Hilton Alamogordo White Sands
$$Modern all-suite hotel in Alamogordo with an outdoor pool, 24-hour gym, and spacious rooms perfect for families exploring White Sands National Park.
Hampton Inn Alamogordo
$$Reliable hotel in Alamogordo offering hot breakfast, an indoor pool, and comfortable rooms just 17 minutes from the entrance to White Sands National Park.
SureStay Plus by Best Western Alamogordo White Sands
$Budget-friendly hotel near White Sands with full breakfast, laundry facilities, and family-friendly amenities in the heart of Alamogordo.