White Sands National Park

White Sands National Park is a public state park in New Mexico near Alamogordo. Established in 1933, the park offers a peaceful retreat into nature for visitors of all ages.

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Location & Getting There

White Sands National Park is located near Alamogordo, New Mexico. The park’s coordinates are 32.7833, -106.1667.

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White Sands National Park is one of many outstanding state parks in New Mexico. Discover more parks in our Best State Parks in New Mexico guide, or use our Park Finder to search by activity, location, or features.

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