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White Sands National Monument
Park Regulations

White Sands National Monument is a protected natural area.

Removal or disturbance of archeological or natural objects, including sand, selenite crystals, plants and animals, is prohibited.

Pets must be leashed or under physical constraint at all times.

Speed limits are posted and enforced. Driving on the dunes is not permitted. Stay on the road and park only in established parking areas. Keep vehicles locked at all times.

Help keep White Sands clean by using trash containers and fireplaces. Ground fires are prohibited.

Alcohol is prohibited within the park from February 1 through May 31. No glass bottles or kegs are allowed at any time.

Fireworks are prohibited within the park.

Satellite photo of dune field  

Did You Know?
Only a handful of gypsum dune fields exist and the white sands dune field is by far the world's largest, covering 275 square miles.

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