White Sands National Park
National Park
Alamogordo
"Worlds largest gypsum deposit."(2 Tips)
"Alkali Flat Trail feels like a heck of an acomplishment."(2 Tips)
"There is a free sunset tour every day."(2 Tips)
"Amazing sunsets and a beautiful view of the dunes!"(4 Tips)
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Mark RondeauApril 4, 2017Park was really well maintained. The view was absolutely magical! Arrived early in the morning in winter & the sand was moist & FREEZING cold! Dog thought it was snow...until he tasted it. ;-)
Erick AguilarFebruary 4, 2016Beautiful place, the sand is so white it looks like snow. Don't stray off too far from any marked paths as it's too easy to get disoriented and lost, you could die from heat exhaustion and dehydration
Mangat RaiJanuary 5, 2016Love this place. Try to go there for sunrise or sunset. Breath taking view. Buy sledge from visitor center if you want to play in sand. Store buy back sledge once you are done using.
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Chad HembreeAugust 6, 2018This place is amazing and fun for all ages. Bring water as it gets hot, but go barefoot because the gypsum sand does not get hot. Barely warm on the surface and cool beneath.
Dustin LeeNovember 12, 2020Stunning place and a surreal experience. Come for sunrise/sunset - magical. Week before daylight savings end is optimal to catch both without paying early in/out fees. Bring a headlamp if staying late
Wayne HodginAugust 18, 2013The sunset tour starts at 6:45 and is fairly interesting from a geological perspective. Leave your shoes in the car, and grab your camera. Sensational sunsets, so go in the evenings when it's cooler.- Larry LanglaisAugust 30, 2022Check the forecast. Wind can be a little difficult here. Worlds largest gypsum deposit. Worth driving thru and walking on the white sand but I wouldn’t make it your destination.
RussellNovember 4, 2019Drive in to the end of road, park and hike over several dunes to get away from people and enjoy the beauty and solitude
Social News NetworkNovember 30, 2012You'll forget you're in New Mexico surrounded by mountains when you get to White Sands. Grab a saucer and some wax from the gift shop to slide down the dunes on.
Jon DarveauJune 3, 2016This is super cool and you need to do it. Constantly shifting sands mean it will never be the same twice! Very windy here obviously
Pavan KulkarniOctober 19, 2018Spectacular place. Can easily complete all spots in 2-3 hours except the alkali trail which is a 5 mile loop.
Richard RevillaOctober 1, 2012One of the most beautiful spots on earth. Hiking can be difficult in a white wasteland of sand. Bring lots of water and keep your compass straight.- Joe PageJanuary 12, 2015A great family day trip...wander around the dunes and get some great photos. No food onsite, and remember to bring water.
Ros47 DeltaAugust 16, 2013To clarify: the "saucers" found here are small discs the humans use to ride the dunes. Not our kind. Fun place, though. Sand felt good between my three toes.
U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyAugust 27, 2012Photographers! Check out these vintage Documerica photos taken 40 years ago. Take a photo of the White Sands area today and share it with our State of the Environment Photo Project. Read more
Frank RodriguezDecember 1, 2015The white sands is just stunning and beautiful. It's just simply mesmerizing!
Malo MedinaDecember 27, 2014Buy the sleds and search for the steepest sand dunes to truly enjoy white sands. Don't forget to pack a lunch!
Floue HarnadiMay 29, 2014You can see white sands wherever you go. Perfect place for pre-wedding photo shoot. Beautiful 👍
Melanie LongFebruary 23, 2021It may look scary, but you need an extremely steep dune to actually be able to slide down
- Erick AguilarFebruary 4, 2016Bring plenty of water if you're going to be here for several hours, especially in summer
Dec. 19, 2013: The Monument is open until 6 pm today. Join the Sunset Sroll at 4 pm sharp. Meet place is 4 miles in on Dunes Drive at the sign.
Rachel GOctober 21, 2011awesome place! so beautiful. make sure to bring water. don't do the sunset tour...kinda boring
- Unleash The TempestJuly 10, 2011Amazing sunsets and a beautiful view of the dunes! A great place to check off you bucket list! :)
- Nelson VidalsJuly 4, 2013Finishing the Alkali Flat Trail feels like a heck of an acomplishment. But people please, take your trash with you.
See RoswellOctober 29, 2011Visit the world's largest gypsum dune field. Check out the monument's visitor center on US 70.
Josh TaylorMarch 9, 2011Really nice views, but not the adrenaline rush we expected going sledding. We still had a lot of fun!
Jim CookJuly 6, 2010Absolutely one of the most unique places on earth, take the time to stop and check it out
paipoiJanuary 18, 2015ホワイトサンズ国定記念物。入場料3ドル、橇の貸出無料。2015/1/14東海テレビ「世界行ってみたらホントはこんなトコだった！」アメリカ合衆国・アラモゴード：世界最大の真っ白な砂丘を調査してみた、江種洋二D訪問。こんなトコ：真っ白な砂丘で地球の壮大さを感じられた。海水が干上がり沈殿した石膏が広がる広大な砂丘。面積約712平方km、東京23区約623平方kmより広い。
CameraNeonApril 19, 2014As dunas brancas e céu azul são ótimo fundos para retratos. Planeje para assistir o pôr-do-sol. Cuidado ao trocar de lentes! // The dunes and sky make an amazing background for portraits! Read more
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White Sands National Park
19955 Highway 70 W (Dunes Dr)
Alamogordo, NM 88310
United States
Alamogordo, NM 88310
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- 8.8
"Stop by the gift shop to rent sleds. The 5-mi Alkaline Flats hike is no joke (even for fit people!) but you can do it in 1.5 hours if you power through. Bring a selfie stick or tripod -great pics. :)"
emily chen - 8.8
"Park was really well maintained. The view was absolutely magical! Arrived early in the morning in winter & the sand was moist & FREEZING cold! Dog thought it was snow...until he tasted it. :-)"
Mark Rondeau - 9.0
"Easier (walk less) to find a less trafficked area on the Backcountry Trail if you're looking for fresh white sand to photograph"
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