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Plan Your Visit
Key Information
Choosing an Entrance PassDo you have or qualify for a discounted America the Beautiful Pass?If you already have an America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass, that's the only entrance pass you need. Seniors, military, visitors with a permanent disability, and families with a 4th grader are eligible for a free or discounted America the Beautiful pass. How often do you plan to visit national parks in the next 12 months?If you don't qualify for a discounted America the Beautiful pass, we recommend choosing an entrance pass based on your trip plans.
Entrance PassesAll entrance passes admits a driver and all passengers in a private non-commercial vehicle into the park for free for a period of one year from month of purchase. These passes do not apply to special use fees, such as interpretive program fees. Standard Entrance Pass$15.00–$25.00
White Sands National Park charges a variety of fees, depending on how a visitor arrives at the park, and whether they're part of a commercial tour group or not.
For VehiclesIf you enter the park in a motorized vehicle, your entrance pass covers both you and your passengers. Your passengers do not need a separate pass. Costs for vehicles with more than 15 passengers are listed below under Organizations and Businesses. Per vehicle fee is charged to visitors for entry by a single, private non-commercial vehicle. Entrance fees are valid for reentry for seven consecutive days from the date of purchase.
Private vehicle passes can also be purchased before you arrive to the park at https://www.recreation.gov/sitepass/74885. Make sure you select the start date for the time of your trip. In-person Purchase Locations
Entrance fees are valid for entry for seven consecutive days from the date of purchase. In-person Purchase Locations
For Individuals without a VehicleIf you enter the park on a bicycle or on foot and are at least 16 years old, you need your own entrance pass. Children under the age of 16 don't need an entrance pass. Per person fee is charged to visitors for entry by means other than a single, private non-commercial vehicle. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who enter the park by walking and bicycling. Entrance fees are valid for reentry for seven consecutive days from the date of purchase. In-person Purchase Locations
For Organizations & BusinessesCommercial bus/van tours are charged a flat rate based on the capacity of the vehicle (not the number of persons on board). In-person Purchase Locations
Commercial bus/van tours are charged a flat rate based on the capacity of the vehicle (not the number of persons on board). In-person Purchase Locations
Commercial bus/van tours are charged a flat rate based on the capacity of the vehicle (not the number of persons on board). In-person Purchase Locations
 Annual Entrance - Park$45.00 This pass admits the pass holder and three persons (16 years and older) in a private non-commercial vehicle into the park for free for a period of one year from month of purchase. It can only be purchased at the entrance station to White Sands National Park. This pass does not apply to special use fees, such as camping and interpretive program fees.
In-person Purchase Locations
America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass
Covers entrance fees and standard amenity (day-use) fees at lands managed by
Depending on the type of entrance fee charged at a site, covers
America the Beautiful Passes are non-refundable, non-transferable and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. Passholders must show valid photo identification (ID) with each pass. How to Get an America the Beautiful PassIn Person (Recommended)Passes can be purchased or picked up at over 1,000 federal recreation sites. Order Online, Receive by MailTo receive your pass by mail, order online at the USGS Online Store . Online orders are for physical passes, not digital passes, and may take up to three weeks to be processed and delivered. Order receipts may not be used in place of a physical pass. We recommend ordering at least three weeks in advance of your visit, or picking up a pass in person instead. 2024 Free Entrance Days in the National ParksCome experience the national parks! All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone (other fees, including timed entry or reservation fees, may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates:
Special Permits and ReservationsCertain types of activities require a special use permit or reservation. These include many types of organized gatherings, commerical activities, filming and photography, distribution of printed material, public expressions of opinion, and other activities that are controlled or prohibited. Examples include: weddings, other ceremonies or public assemblies, events sponsored by an organization for which the park acts as the venue, and more. |
Last updated: September 13, 2024