Management

 
White Sands National Park protects the world’s largest geologically unique gypsum dunefield and the flora and fauna living within it. Our goal is to provide educational, research, and recreational opportunities compatible with the protection of the resources and maintenance of the solitude and silence of the dunes.

You can help us to protect our precious resources by following all laws and policies and doing your part to be a good steward of White Sands National Park. Learn more about the personnel, legislation, and finances that help us achieve this goal.
 
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Management Documents

From enabling legislation to significance statements to interpretive themes, read about how White Sands National Park came to be.

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Laws & Policies

Park regulations help keep you safe during your visit and protect the resources.

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First Amendment Activities

Learn how to exercise your constitutional rights of freedom of speech, assembly, press, and religion while protecting park resources.

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Your Dollars at Work

The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act allows the park to retain 80% of entrance fees collected for use on park projects.

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Park Statistics

Did you know that White Sands National Park is the most visited NPS site in New Mexico? Read all about White Sands’ fascinating facts!

Last updated: June 17, 2024

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

PO Box 1086
Holloman AFB, NM 88330

Phone:

575 479-6124

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