Place

Park Closures

Sign for park closures and missile test in progress.
When military tests are in progress Dunes Drive is closed to all traffic.

Quick Facts

Information

White Sands Missile Range regularly conducts missile tests. For visitor safety, the only road into the dunefield, Dunes Drive, may be closed for periods of up to three hours during missile tests. Park staff is usually notified two weeks in advance of scheduled tests; however, notifications from White Sands Missile Range may be received up to 24 hours in advance of a test. Park staff work to inform the public as far in advance as possible for upcoming tests and park closures.

Click here to see currently scheduled park closures

White Sands National Park

Tags

Last updated: February 4, 2021