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White Sands National Monument
Upcoming Park Closures

There are no scheduled Missle Tests at this time

The Visitor Center remains open during road closures.  Closures are subject to change without notice.

 
US Highway 70 between White Sands National Monument and Las Cruces may also be closed during missile testing. For Highway 70 closure information, call the White Sands Missile Range at (575) 678-1178.
Aerial photo of dunes  

Did You Know?
The white sands dune field is an active dune field. The dunes move from west to east as much as thirty feet per year.

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Last Updated: November 20, 2009 at 13:38 EST