Great wavelike dunes of gypsum sand grace the floor of the Tularosa Basin of southern New Mexico. In this harsh, constantly changing environment, plants and animals have evolved unique forms for survival. White Sands National Monument preserves a vast undulating landscape of brilliant white sand, the most impressive part of the world's largest gypsum dune field.
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| Fees: |
$3.00 per person over 16. |
| Hours: |
The Dunes Drive is open Labor Day through Memorial Day, daily, from 7:00 a.m. to sunset; from Memorial Day through Labor Day, daily, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Closed during testing. |
| Visitor Center: |
Open Labor Day through Memorial Day, daily, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; from Memorial Day through Labor Day, daily, from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Closed December 25th. |
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Museum, gift shop, picnic area, grills, comfort facilities, and drinking water (only at the Visitor Center). |
| Directions: |
White Sands National Monument is located 15 miles west of Alamogordo on U.S. 70-82 and 52 miles northeast of Las Cruces via U.S. 70. |
| Coordinates: |
Map Coordinates (NAD83): 32 46.00N; 106 19.98W. |
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