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
- Get Directions →
While You're in Alamogordo
More Things to Do
Alameda Park Zoo
Oldest zoo in Southwest, established in 1898. 40-plus displays, exotic & indigenous animals.
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Events in Alamogordo
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