Park Closures
Due to missile testing on the adjacent White Sands Missile Range, it is occasionally necessary, for visitor safety, to close the Dunes Drive for periods of up to three hours. The park Visitor Center and Gift Shop remain open during missile range closures. Visitors on a tight schedule should contact the park the day before arriving to check on closures (575) 679-2599.

U.S. Highway 70 between White Sands National Monument and Las Cruces may also be closed during times of missile testing.   For US 70 closure information, call (575) 678-1178.

All closures are subject to change without notice. 
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