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White Sands National Monument
Fees & Reservations

ENTRANCE FEES

$3 per person (good for 7 days)

Children 15 and under are free. 

Entrance fees are collected at the entrance station on the Dunes Drive.

NOTE: We cannot accept credit cards for admission fees or passport purchases.

Holders of the Interagency Annual Pass, Interagency Senior Pass, Interagency Access Pass, Interagency Volunteer Pass and White Sands Annual Pass will be admitted free along with three other persons (16 and older) in a private non-commerical vehicle.

 
 

PURCHASING NATIONAL PARK PASSPORTS
White Sands National Monument Annual Pass (General Public) - $20
This passport admits the pass holder and three persons (16 and older) in a private non-commerical vehicle into the park for free for a period of one year. It can be purchased only at the entrance station to White Sands National Monument.  This passport does not apply to special use fees, such as Camping, Lake Lucero Tours, and Bicycle rides.

Interagency Senior Pass (U.S. Citizens & Permanent Residents age 62 & older) - $10
This lifetime passport admits the pass holder and three persons (16 and older) in a private non-commerical vehicle into any federal recreation area for free. It must be purchased in person at the entrance station.  This passport does not apply to special use fees, such as Camping, Lake Lucero Tours, and Bicycle rides.

Interagency Annual Pass (General Public) - $80
This passport admits the pass holder and three persons (16 and older) in a private non-commerical vehicle into any federal recreation area free for a period of one year. It can be purchased in person, by calling 1-800-ASK-USGS, or by visiting http://store.usgs.gov/pass. This passport does not apply to special use fees, such as Camping, Lake Lucero Tours, and Bicycle rides.

Interagency Volunteer Pass - Free
This passport is good for one year and is available to persons who have volunteered in public lands at least 500 cumulative hours starting January 1, 2007.  It admits the pass holder and three persons (16 and older) in a private non-commerical vehicle into any federal recreation area for free. This passport does not apply to special use fees, such as Camping, Lake Lucero Tours, and Bicycle rides.

Interagency Access Pass (Disabled U.S. Citizens & Permanent Residents) - Free
This lifetime passport is available to U.S. citizens and permanents residents who are permanently disabled. It admits the pass holder and three persons (16 and older) in a private non-commerical vehicle into any federal recreation area for free. It must be obtained in person. Documentation of disability must be provided. This passport does not apply to special use fees, such as Camping, Lake Lucero Tours, and Bicycle rides.

 

SPECIAL EVENT FEES

Lake Lucero Tours:

Fee $3.00 per person

$1.50 per person for 15 and under and Interagency Senior Pass and Interagency Access passport holders. Interagency Annual and White Sands Annual Passports are not valid for this activity. Advance registration is required. Reservations can be made one month prior to the scheduled tour. Learn more...

Full Moon Bike Ride:

Fee $5.00 per person

$2.50 per person for 15 and under and Interagency Senior and Access passport holders.


Interagency Annual and White Sands Annual Passports are not valid for this activity.

Advance registration is required. Reservations will be accepted one month prior to the bike ride, and reservations can be made from this website.  Learn more...

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Last Updated: September 09, 2011 at 14:52 MST