Place

Horse Unloading Area

A large parking area surrounded by white gypsum sand dunes.
The Horse Unloading Area at sunset.

NPS Photo

Quick Facts
Location:
About 7 miles from the Visitor Center

Audio Description, Parking - Auto, Parking - Bus/RV, Wheelchair Accessible

The Horse Unloading Area is a large parking lot. It is the only area vehicles towing horse trailers are allowed to park and unload, but it accommodates vehicles without trailers, as well. 

Besides being a great place to park large trailers, many visitors also enjoy parking in this lot and sledding. For more information about bringing horses into the park, visit the Horses and Other Pack Animals page on our website.

White Sands National Park

Last updated: December 24, 2020