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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.

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Photo of kangaroo rat

Did You Know?
Because there is virtually no fresh water within the white sands dune field, animals that live in the dunes must get almost all their water solely from the food they eat. Desert animals have evolved many ways of conserving moisture. The kangaroo rat eats only dry seeds and never drinks water.

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