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

Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Alamogordo Founders Park

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

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Let the road decide.

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

Alameda Park Zoo

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

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Desert Lakes Golf Course

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Apache Mesa 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