National Park · New Mexico
White Sands National Park
Glistening gypsum dunes in the Tularosa Basin of New Mexico.
2026 entrance fee
$25 per vehicle (7 days)The annual pass covers entrance and standard day-use at ~2,000 federal recreation sites for 12 months.
RV & camper tips
No NPS campground inside; nearby Holloman AFB and Alamogordo have RV parks. The dunes drive is paved and big-rig friendly.
Camping
No developed NPS campground at this unit — use nearby private RV parks or public lands.
Official site: nps.gov/whsa/index.htm
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Source: National Park Service — Fees & Passes / Nonresident Fees — retrieved 2026-08-09. Entrance fees can change and some parks price seasonally; always confirm the exact rate for your entry type and date on the park's official NPS page before you travel. This page is an independent travel-resource summary and is not affiliated with the National Park Service.
Data sources & methodology
- 2026 rental rates Per-class nightly rates, mileage, and cleaning/insurance fees as current market estimates.
- Fuel & campgrounds MPG ranges by class and $35/night campground average used for budget estimates.
- Internal editorial Guides and calculators reviewed by the RvRove editorial team before publication.
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