Backcountry Primitive Sites — White Sands National Park
M
Reviewed Nov. 3, 2020

Short 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 closest sites. The trail is well marked by posts in the dunes. The park is closed from 8 PM to 6 AM in the summer and 6 PM to 7 AM in the winter so you and the other campers will be the only ones in the park soooo cool. The sites are primitive, no shade, no toilets and no water at the sites so be prepared for sun and heat. Water available at the visitor center and pit toilets at the trailhead. Please go to the nps.gov/whsa for more info and status on opening. It actually snowed the night before I got there. Enjoy!!!

  • Review photo of Backcountry Primitive Sites — White Sands National Park by Martin M., November 3, 2020
  • Review photo of Backcountry Primitive Sites — White Sands National Park by Martin M., November 3, 2020
  • Review photo of Backcountry Primitive Sites — White Sands National Park by Martin M., November 3, 2020