Visitor levels at White Sands are sitting at about average for May. The main trailheads and viewpoints will have some company, but nothing unmanageable. Weather is cooperating at 72°F and clear sky. Good conditions for spending time outside. There is 1 active closure to be aware of. Check the alerts section below for details. Entry is $25 per vehicle, or free with an America the Beautiful pass.
Last updated May 25, 2026 at 9:18 AM
Dunes Drive is open. A safety corridor is in effect between mile marker 3 and 5.5 along Dunes Drive. Visitors may drive but not stop or exit their vehicle in this area.
Backcountry camping at the park is closed. There is no established opening date at this time.
Due to the active safety corridor, the Interdune Boardwalk is closed. Please visit the park visitor center to learn about other options during your visit.
From time to time the missile range that surrounds the park performs military testing that may require the closure of the park or Highway 70. Please plan your visit around upcoming military tests.
There is limited space for parking for recreational vehicles and trailers in the parking lot directly in front (south) of the visitor center. RVs are asked to not park in the lot behind the visitor center. There is no parking space for tractor trailers.
Predictions are being generated. Check back shortly.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, May 25 | Moderate Rain Showers | 87°57° | 35% |
| Tue, May 26 | Overcast | 81°56° | 18% |
| Wed, May 27 | Partly Cloudy | 86°64° | 7% |
| Thu, May 28 | Clear Sky | 91°66° | 1% |
| Fri, May 29 | Overcast | 87°73° | 1% |
| Sat, May 30 | Overcast | 84°67° | 2% |
| Sun, May 31 | Overcast | 91°67° | 9% |
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