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White Sands National Monument
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Aerial view of the dunes at sunset
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Aerial view of the dunes at sunset
 

Vehicle and RV Camping

White Sands National Monument does not offer any accomodations for those wishing to camp overnight camping in an RV or other vehicle. However, several public and private campgrounds and RV parks are within one hour's drive of the park. The closest public campgrounds are Oliver Lee State Park, about 24 miles southeast, and Aguirre Springs Recreation Area, about 39 miles southwest. In the summer, the Lincoln National Forest has several campgrounds in the Sacramento Mountains, about 40 miles east of the Monument.

For more information on area camping.....

Backcountry Primitive Camping (Backpacking)

For those who would like to spend a night camping beneath the stars in the dunes, please visit our backpacking page.

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Aerial photo of parabolic dunes.

Did You Know?
Not all sand dunes are alike. Dunes may take many forms, depending on the amount of sand available, the strength and direction of prevailing winds, and the type of vegetation in the area. Four types of dunes can be found in the white sands dune field.
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Last Updated: November 20, 2011 at 16:41 MST