White Sands National Park, Backcountry Primitive Sites
About This Campground
Spend a night under the twinkling stars of the vast New Mexico skies, surrounded by the world's largest gypsum dunefield. White Sands National Monument offers backpackers the opportunity to enjoy a night camping on the white sands and listening to the nocturnal activities of the animals that make…
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
For Vehicles
Access
- Walk InPark in a lot, walk to your campsite
- Hike InHike a trail to your campsite
LegendBeautiful
This is probably one of the coolest places I've visited in a long time and it's absolutely beautiful. Campsites are still closed due to Covid, but when you can camp again, highly recommended. I'd also suggest planning you trip around the full moon. There are several sheltered picnic tables in the…
TravelerShort backcountry jaunt
It’s awesome!!!! Currently the sites are closed due to Covid (as of 10/28/20), but the ranger said they were putting a plan in place. I believe there were 8 spots, all in the Interfunks area. Each site is isolated from each other by the dunes. It is a short hike in less than a mile to the…
GuideMysterious and Elegant
The White sands National Park is one for the books. This was incredible and definitely photos will never do justice. This is a must do and a must stay place!
Location
White Sands National Park, Backcountry Primitive Sites is located in New Mexico
Coordinates
32.80495164 N
106.27454036 W
