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Closures and Missile Tests
Upcoming Missile Tests: Friday-Saturday, April 27-28 -- Missile test scheduled on both mornings. Highway 70 will be blocked at Red & Yellow checkpoints. No backcountry camping on Thursday and Friday, April 26 & 27. More »
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High Winds
We are in our windy season, so please be aware of possible high winds.
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Backcountry Camping
There will be no backcountry camping available the night of Saturday, April 7, 2012.
Contact Us
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If you have questions or concerns, you can contact us in one of several ways. Mailing Address: White Sands National Monument Physical Address (for FedEx, UPS, etc): White Sands National Monument Email: whsa_interpretation@nps.gov Phone: (575) 479-6124 GPS Coordinates: If you are using a hand held GPS device and would the our coordinates, the WHSA visitor center is located at 32º 46' 45" North, 106º 10' 19" West. |
Did You Know?
The gypsum that makes up the white sands starts out as clear, translucent sand grains. As the wind bounces the sand grains along the ground, they collide and scratch each other. The scratches change the way light reflects off the grains, making the sand appear white.