White Sands National Monument - Alamogordo Landmark

  • Address: , Alamogordo, NM
  • Phone: Park Information (505) 679-2599
  • Website:www.nps.gov
White Sands National Monument

Alamogordo, NM

White Sands National Monument Details

Full Amenity List

  • Picnic Tables
  • Visitor Center
  • Hands-On Interaction

Descriptions from Across the Web

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5.0
Breathtaking

We've lived in the area for a number of years and love going ... By michele_31 from currently Alamogordo, NM, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel

5.0
White Sands, A place to play!

The best time to go to White Sands is in the evening. It's begining to cool down & a soft breeze is blowing. The ... By glassich from Originally CA, Now NM., a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel

5.0
A must see in New Mexico!

We were stationed at Holloman AFB for several years and White Sands ... By A Yahoo! User from Orlando, FL, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel

5.0
Looks like snow in a desert!!

(September 06, 2007 00:00)

I liked going to White Sands because my dad used to be in the Air Force ... By juiceeinthebootee from Kansas City, MO, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel

5.0
Great Family Fun!!

We've visited the White Sands Monument 3-4 times and have ... By A Yahoo! User from California, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel

Directions

Getting There The visitor center is located on U.S. Highway 70, 15 miles (24 km) southwest of Alamogordo and 52 miles east of Las Cruces, New Mexico. Travelers from Carlsbad Caverns to southern Arizona can follow U.S. 82 through the scenic Sacramento Mountains to reach White Sands National Monument.

Hours

The monument is open daily, except Christmas Day.

Miscellaneous

  • Admission: ENTRANCE FEES $3 per person (good for 7 days) Children 15 and under are free. Entrance fees are collected at the entrance station on the Dunes Drive. NOTE: We cannot accept credit cards for admission fees or passport purchases. Holders of National Park, G

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Nearby Hotels Distance
Comfort Inn and Suites Alamogordo 1.8 Mi
Motel 6 Alamogordo 1.5 Mi
Satellite Inn 2.0 Mi
Days Inn Alamogordo 1.9 Mi
White Sands Motel 1.8 Mi
Best Western Desert Aire Hotel 1.8 Mi
Nearby Restaurants Distance
Margo's Mexican Food 2.4 Mi
Gi Gi's Pizza 2.1 Mi
Memories Restaurant 3.0 Mi
Mike's Country Kitchen 3.1 Mi
Phat Phil's Barbecue 3.0 Mi
Rocket National Buffet 2.1 Mi