Overview
Due to rehabilitation of camping sites, backcountry camping is closed.
Location
Elevation
3,969 ft
Directions
Backcountry camping sites are located along the Backcountry Camping Loop Trail, which is located about six miles north on Dunes Drive.
Weather Notes
Temperatures at White Sands vary greatly throughout the year. Summer time temperatures can be very hot. Winters are mild with cool evenings. Spring time is the windy season. Fall is very enjoyable with mild daytime and night time temperatures.
Backcountry Camping Fee - Per Adult
Camping fees are in addition to the monument entrance fees. The per adult fee is for any persons 16 years of age and older.
Backcountry Camping Fee - Per Child
Camping fees are in addition to the monument entrance fees. The per child fee is for any persons 15 years of age and younger.
Trip Reports
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Permits are sold on a same day, first-come, first-served basis at the entrance station.
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Tue
83°F
6 to 14 mph WSW
Wed
83°F
5 to 14 mph WSW
Thu
73°F
7 to 12 mph WSW
Fri
67°F
7 to 12 mph N
Sat
69°F
5 mph S
Sun
76°F
5 mph S
Mon
80°F
3 to 7 mph SSW
