Things to Do at White Sands NPAside from seeing the dunes from the main road, Dunes Drive, here are a few other things to do!AuthorsSteller
DestinationsWhite Sands National ParkItinerary

Camping

Oliver Lee Memorial State Park
Peaceful, quiet camping in the Chihuahuan Desert only about 28 miles from White Sands.
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Lincoln National Forest
Great trails and campaing not too far from White Sands in the Sacramento Mountains. A little farther than Oliver Lee, but great for those looking for the mountain camping experience.
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Stays

White Sands Motel
Just a few minutes from White Sands NP, this motel is a great home base for exploring and hiking.
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Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces
South of the NP by about an hour, stay at this hotel complete with dining and a pool, in Las Cruces. A hub for exploring southern NM!
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El Mistico Ranch
This unique stay will immerse you in the landscapes of southwest New Mexico. Watch the stars or roast marshmallows over the fire to complete this experience.
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Things to Do & See

Interdune Boardwalk
This is a super cool elevated boardwalk that leads out to some epic views of the dunefield and Sacramento Mountains.
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Sunset Stroll Meeting Area
Meet at this spot to take a guided walking tour with a NP Ranger at sunset,
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White Sands Missile Range
Twice a year, you can take a ranger-guided tour of this historic military testing groud established in 1945. This site was also an emergency landing site for the Space Shuttle Columbia in 1982.
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National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
Southern NM is known for lots of government, military, and testing activity. This is the only congressionally charterd museum in its field and a Smithsonian Affiliate.
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PistachioLand
For those looking for something on the quirky side stop by the worlds largest pistachio in Alamagordo 😂
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Alkali Flat Trailhead
Follow the colorful trail makers as you go, and make sure to bring lots of water along. Grab sleds or a sand board to coast on this trail!
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Dune Life Nature Trail
Explore this short trail for signs of life among the sands and views of the beautiful Sacramento Mountains in the distance.
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