Current Conditions

Alerts

Park Closure

• Government Shutdown

  Alert 1 , Severity ,closure ,, Government Shutdown White Sands National Monument will be closed to all visitors during the government shutdown.

Information

• All Public Events and Special Permits are Canceled Until Further Notice

  Alert 1 , Severity ,information ,, All Public Events and Special Permits are Canceled Until Further Notice All public events, special use permits, and permit request are canceled until further notice. After White Sands resumes normal operations, special use permits and request for new permits will be available and accepted.

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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.