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White Sands National Monument
Lodging
 

There is no lodging within White Sands National Monument.
The nearest motels are in Alamogordo (14 miles east) and Las Cruces (52 miles west).

Alamogordo motels and RV parks.
Las Cruces motels and RV parks.
Photo of sand grains  

Did You Know?
The gypsum that makes up the white sands starts out as clear, translucent sand grains. As the wind bounces the sand grains along the ground, they collide and scratch each other. The scratches change the way light reflects off the grains, making the sand appear white.

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Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:23 EST