Backcountry Camping

Rolling white sand dunes, with long shadows and wind-rippled sand in the foreground.

Courtesy of R. Burghart

Backcountry camping is currently closed while park staff assess environmental conditions and other key factors to determine whether camping is safe and feasible.

No date has been determined for its reopening. Currently, overnight stays are not permitted within White Sands National Park.

Still want to experience White Sands after dark? Check out our Full Moon Night and Moonlight hike opportunities!

Last updated: August 12, 2026

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PO Box 1086
Holloman AFB, NM 88330

Phone:

575 479-6124

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