Natural Attractions

White Sands National Monument

World’s largest deposit of gypsum sand.

Plan Your Visit

Getting There & Details

Hours
Closed Christmas Day
Address
17 miles southwest of Alamogordo via US-70
Phone
505-479-6124
Website
www.nps.gov/whsa
Map
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While You're in Alamogordo

More Things to Do

Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Alameda Park Zoo

Oldest zoo in Southwest, established in 1898. 40-plus displays, exotic & indigenous animals.

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Alamogordo Founders Park

Bronze busts of city founders, bas-reliefs, historical mural.

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Apache Mesa Golf Course

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Desert Lakes Golf Course

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Explore all of Alamogordo →

Upcoming Events

Events in Alamogordo

May
9–11
Albuquerque Wine Festival
Jun
21
SunShine Spin 25 & 50
Jun–Jul
26–4
Santa Fe Indian School Art Exhibit works from 1920-1930
Jun–Jul
26–4
Santa Fe Indian School Art Exhibit works from 1920-1930
Jun
29
Anniversary of Apollo 11
Jul
1
Double Eagle TT #1
Jul
8
Double Eagle TT #2
Aug
8–10
Annual Cottonwood Festival
Outdoors

Nearby Lakes & Parks

Lakes