White Sands National Park

National park · Otero County

White Sands National Park

National park · Otero County

New Mexico

Highlights

Discover the surreal beauty of White Sands National Park, where you can sled down shimmering gypsum dunes and soak up breathtaking desert views.

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"White Sands National Park is famous for its vast white gypsum sand dunes."

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"Distance from park: 45 minutes. Bed & bath: 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. Top amenities: Complimentary dune sleds, board games, sunset-view patio (covered and uncovered), newly-renovated kitchen. Nearby attractions: Farmers and Crafts Market of Las Cruces, Recycled Road Runner Statue, Grapevine Plaza, NM Vintage Wines, Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park."

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"Desert season is also prime time for White Sands National Park in the Tularosa Basin of New Mexico." - Maya Silver

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"Unlike most national parks, White Sands allows dogs to roam freely (on a leash) across its striking gypsum sand dunes, on or off the trails. Take in the rainbow hues of sunset with a view of the towering Organ Mountains in the distance while snuggling your favorite doggo — they're allowed in the backcountry campsites, too." - Travel + Leisure Editors

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"Daytime hiking in White Sands is spectacular — season permitting, spring and fall are best — and dune sledding is a popular activity, too. Still, nighttime is when White Sands shines brightest. In 2019, it was certified as an International Dark Sky Park, which basically means it's excellent for stargazing." - Travel + Leisure Editors

You Can Go Hiking, Dune Sledding, and Stargazing in North America's Largest Desert

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