Recreation area

Backcountry Camping

White Sands National Park · Alamogordo · New Mexico — managed by National Park Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Due to rehabilitation of camping sites, backcountry camping is closed.

Getting there

Backcountry camping sites are located along the Backcountry Camping Loop Trail, which is located about six miles north on Dunes Drive.

Contact
(575) 479-6124

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.