• The dunes in soft light

    White Sands

    National Monument New Mexico

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    Upcoming Missile Tests: From time to time the missile range that surrounds us performs missile testing that may require the closure of the park or Highway 70. Please follow the link below for up to date information on closures More »

Lodging

Lightning over Alamogordo

Lightning over Alamogordo

R. Wiles, NPS Photo

Are you looking for a place to stay while you visit White Sands? Although there is no lodging available within the monument, there are plenty of places to stay in nearby Alamogordo (13 miles from the park) and Las Cruces (50 miles from the park). The links below will help you locate a hotel or campground that fits your needs.

Area Camping Brochure
Download our brochure that lists all of the campgrounds in the surrounding area. It contains not only names and locations, but also lists the amenities they offer and all of their contact information.

Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce
Visit the Chamber of Commerce's website for more information on local business, inlcuding restaurants, hotels, and more.

Las Cruces Convention & Visitor's Bureau
The Las Cruces Convention & Visitor's Bureau offers a complete listing of hotels, motels, B&Bs, and RV parks in the Las Cruces area, as well as a wealth of other information on recreation and restaurants. Visit their website for more information.

Did You Know?

Photo of animal tracks

Most desert animals are nocturnal, coming out to feed only at night when temperatures are cooler. Every animal in the white sands makes tracks on the dunes as it moves, leaving clues to its nocturnal activities.