national park
White Sands National Park
A surreal landscape of rolling white gypsum sand dunes stretching across the Tularosa Basin, the largest gypsum dune field on Earth.
47 km · about 55 min drive
New Mexico, United States · North America
White Sands sits on the route: 30 minutes from University Park, 47km from White Sands National Park.
White Sands is a town located in New Mexico, United States. With a population of 1,651, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, White Sands sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Denver time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add White Sands to your route.
White Sands is a census-designated place (CDP) in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States. It consists of the main residential area on the White Sands Missile Range. As of the 2020 census, White Sands had a population of 926. It is part of the Las Cruces Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in White Sands.
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near White Sands.
White Sands offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.
Plan your road trip to White Sands with Plan Your Road Trips! Add White Sands as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.
White Sands is located in New Mexico, United States, North America. The coordinates are 32.3809 latitude, -106.4794 longitude.
White Sands has a population of approximately 1,651 people, making it a town in United States.
Add to your itinerary
Start planning your road trip with White Sands as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Start Road TripDiscover destinations like Tinder
Swipe through stunning destinations near White Sands. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.
Essential numbers in United States
AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
Full driving guide for United States1 notable place within an hour's drive.
national park
A surreal landscape of rolling white gypsum sand dunes stretching across the Tularosa Basin, the largest gypsum dune field on Earth.
47 km · about 55 min drive
Other places to explore near White Sands.
Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.
Start Planning