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.

Apache Mesa Golf Course

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Desert Lakes Golf Course

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Alameda Park Zoo

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

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Alamogordo Founders Park

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

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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