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  1. Feb 7, 2024 · There are two ways to arrive at White Sands from El Paso. Through Las Cruces: Drive time: 1.5 hours. 1) Take I-10 West towards Las Cruces. After 39 miles (62.76 km), exit onto I-25 North. Follow I-25 North for about seven miles (11.27 km) and then exit onto US-70 East towards Alamogordo.

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    White Sands National Park is located in southern New Mexico. The closest airport is the El Paso International Airport.From here, it takes an hour and a half to drive to White Sands National Park. Here are the driving distances and times from other nearby destinations: 1. Albuquerque, New Mexico:225 miles, 3.5 hours 2. Roswell, New Mexico: 130 miles...

    If you are looking for a cool road trip idea, you can combine White Sands National Park with Carlsbad Caverns, Guadalupe Mountains, and Big Bend National Parks. Check out our 10-day Texas New Mexico Road Trip Itineraryfor more information.

    Inside of the park, the only place to stay is are the primitive campgrounds in the gypsum dunefield. Outside of the park, Alamogordois the best place to stay. From this town, it takes 20 minutes to drive to the park entrance. In Alamogordo, we stayed at the brand new Home2 Suites by Hilton and had a great experience. Other highly rated hotels inclu...

  2. Oct 30, 2023 · This "Plan Your Visit" section has all kinds of helpful information, including basic information on the park, things to do, eating and sleeping, safety, accessibility, and nearby attractions. As you dig deeper, you'll also find maps, directions, operating hours and seasons, a listing of fee-free days, information on fees and passes, brochures ...

  3. Oct 20, 2024 · Getting to White Sands National Park: It’s no secret that White Sands isn’t the easiest National Park to reach. However, if you find yourself in New Mexico, it’s 1,000 percent worth the detour. The closest airport is in El Paso, Texas, about 85 miles away, making it a convenient starting point for travelers flying in. From El Paso, you ...

  4. Jul 18, 2024 · Rising from the heart of the Tularosa Basin is one of the world's great natural wonders - the glistening white sands of New Mexico. Great wave-like dunes of gypsum sand have engulfed 275 square miles of desert, creating the world's largest gypsum dunefield. White Sands National Park preserves a major portion of this unique dunefield, along with ...

  5. Jan 18, 2024 · White Sands National Park is located along state highway 70 between Alamogordo and Las Cruces. The park is surrounded by White Sands Missile Range which limits amenities near the park. When visiting the park, plan ahead and make sure you have a plan for lodging, food, water, and gas. The closest services to the park are 20 minutes away in the ...

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  7. Sep 30, 2024 · If you want to see the best of New Mexico read over this road trip idea: Day 1: Fly into Albuquerque. Day 2: Drive to White Sands National Park. Day 3: Visit White Sands National Park and drive to Roswell. Day 4: Explore Roswell and drive to Santa Fe. Day 5: Santa Fe. Day 6: Drive to Albuquerque on the Turquoise Trail.

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