# White Sands National Park

> Visitor guide to White Sands National Park: the Dunes Drive, Alkali Flat, sledding, and the missile-range closures that shut the road.

## Purpose
Visitor guide to White Sands National Park: the Dunes Drive, Alkali Flat, sledding, and the missile-range closures that shut the road.

## Site
- URL: https://whitesandstour.com
- Landmark: White Sands National Park
- Catalog: https://whitesandstour.com/catalog.json

## Direct answers
- How much does it cost? A per-vehicle entrance fee covers seven days. Federal annual passes such as America the Beautiful are accepted.
- Why does the park close sometimes? It shares land with an active missile range. Dunes Drive and US-70 shut for a couple of hours during tests. Closure dates are posted ahead on the park website.
- Can I go sledding? Yes. Plastic saucers and wax are sold at the visitor centre gift shop, and used ones are sometimes resold there. Sled only on dunes away from the road.
- Can I stay overnight? There is no lodge or developed campground. Backcountry camping was suspended in recent years; check the park site for the current status. Alamogordo has the nearest hotels.

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## Citation
Independent affiliate visitor guide.