Current Conditions

Alerts

Information

• Monument Closures

  Alert 1 , Severity ,information ,, Monument Closures From time to time the missile range that surrounds the monument performs missile testing that may require the closure of the park or Highway 70. Please plan your visit around upcoming missile tests.
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• Interdune Boardwalk Trail to be Closed for Upgrades

  Alert 2 , Severity ,information ,, Interdune Boardwalk Trail to be Closed for Upgrades Date Posted: 2/19/2019 White Sands' will commence needed upgrades to the Interdune Boardwalk Trail beginning February 20, 2019. To ensure the safety of monument visitors, the Interdune Boardwalk Trail will be closed from Wednesday, February 20, 2019, until mid-May 2019.

• RV and Tractor Trailer Parking at the Visitor Center

  Alert 3 , Severity ,information ,, RV and Tractor Trailer Parking at the Visitor Center There is limited space for parking for recreational vehicles and trailers in the parking lot directly in front (south) of the visitor center. RVs are asked to not park in the lot behind the visitor center. There is no parking space for tractor trailers.

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Monument Closures

Occasionally the road into the monument is closed due to missile testing or weather conditions. Look here for the latest information about monument closures.

 

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Road Conditions

Dunes drive consists of both pavement and hard packed gypsum sand. Consider the effects of inclement weather when planning to drive into the monument. The monument may close if weather conditions pose a safety hazard for visitors.

 

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Weather

The weather can be hard to predict in the desert. Look here to learn more about possible weather conditions when you visit.