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)
America the Beautiful — U.S. resident $80/yr
America the Beautiful — non-resident $250/yr

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

On this park

White Sands National Park FAQ

How much does it cost to enter White Sands National Park in 2026?
$25 per vehicle (7 days) is the standard 7-day rate. An America the Beautiful pass ($80 U.S. resident / $250 non-resident) covers this entrance fee for 12 months.
Do non-U.S. residents pay extra at White Sands National Park?
No. White Sands National Park is not on the 11-park non-resident surcharge list, so entrance fees are the same for all visitors. The 11 surcharge parks are Acadia, Bryce Canyon, Everglades, Glacier, Grand Canyon, Grand Teton, Rocky Mountain, Sequoia & Kings Canyon, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Zion.
Can I camp with an RV at White Sands National Park?
White Sands National Park does not have a developed NPS campground. No NPS campground inside; nearby Holloman AFB and Alamogordo have RV parks. The dunes drive is paved and big-rig friendly. Nearby private RV parks and public lands (BLM/National Forest) usually offer overnight options.

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.
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