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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.

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.

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