National Park · NM
White Sands National Park
White Sands is quietest in January and February and busiest in March.
Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Jul 2026 · alerts checked Jul 10, 2026. How this is calculated →
Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe
Pick a month to visit White Sands
This week
7-day forecast
| Day | Conditions | High | Low | Precip chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 10 | Overcast | 101°F | 76°F | 6% |
| Sat 11 | Overcast | 100°F | 75°F | 4% |
| Sun 12 | Drizzle | 92°F | 76°F | 14% |
| Mon 13 | Overcast | 90°F | 76°F | 17% |
| Tue 14 | Heavy drizzle | 88°F | 74°F | 17% |
| Wed 15 | Overcast | 87°F | 71°F | 17% |
| Thu 16 | Light drizzle | 89°F | 73°F | 16% |
Forecast data by Open-Meteo
Source: Open-Meteo
Weather
Monthly climate normals
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | — | — | 0.5" |
| February | — | — | 0.4" |
| March | — | — | 0.4" |
| April | — | — | 0.3" |
| May | — | — | 0.5" |
| June | — | — | 0.5" |
| July | — | — | 1.9" |
| August | — | — | 1.9" |
| September | — | — | 1.5" |
| October | — | — | 0.9" |
| November | — | — | 0.5" |
| December | — | — | 0.7" |
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, WHITE SANDS 1.3 ESE, NM US
Know before you go
Fees & hours
- Entrance fee
- $25 — Per vehicle fee is charged to visitors for entry by a single, private non-commercial vehicle. Entrance fees are valid for reentry for seven consecutive days from the date of purchase.
- Hours
- The park gates always open at 7:00 am with closing hours changing with sunset. The park closes 30 minutes after local sunset. Local sunset is 8 minutes earlier than Alamogordo's predicted sunset. Sunset times can be found at https://sunrise-sunset.org/us/alamogordo-nm
Source: NPS Data API
Conditions
Current alerts
- Information
RV and Tractor Trailer Parking at the Visitor Center
There is limited space for parking for recreational vehicles and trailers in the parking lot directly in front (south) of the visitor center. RVs are asked to not park in the lot behind the visitor center. There is no parking space for tractor trailers.
- Information
Park Closures
From time to time the missile range that surrounds the park performs military testing that may require the closure of the park or Highway 70. Please plan your visit around upcoming military tests.
Details on nps.gov → - Information
Interdune Boardwalk Closed
Due to the active safety corridor, the Interdune Boardwalk is closed. Please visit the park visitor center to learn about other options during your visit.
- Information
Backcountry Camping Closed
Backcountry camping at the park is closed. There is no established opening date at this time.
- Park Closure
Dunes Drive Safety Corridor
Dunes Drive is open. A safety corridor is in effect between mile marker 3 and 5.5 along Dunes Drive. Visitors may drive but not stop or exit their vehicle in this area.
Details on nps.gov → - Information
Park Phones Are Currently Out of Order
Phones lines at White Sands National Park are currently down. If you need to reach the park please email whsa_interpretation@nps.gov.
Source: NPS Data API