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Places
Places in White Sands National Park
Viewpoints, landmarks, trailheads, and useful stops.
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Visitor Center
Historic hub for films, exhibits, sleds, and your last water
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Roadrunner Picnic Area
Shaded picnic hub with instant access to big sledding dunes
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Interdune Boardwalk
Easy dune stroll with exhibits, shade, and big views
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Park Store and Gift Shop
Where to snag sleds, souvenirs, and a cold drink
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Lake Lucero
Ranger-led walk to selenite crystals at the dunes’ birthplace
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White Sands National Park Backcountry Camping
Primitive dune camping with stellar night skies when open
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Primrose Picnic Area
Shaded dune-side tables with grills and vault toilets
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White Sands Trading Gift Shop
Go-to stop for sled rentals, souvenirs, and cold drinks
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Yucca Picnic Area
Shaded grills near Alkali Flat for an easy picnic-and-dunes combo
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Group Use Area
Reservable pavilion with grills tucked into the white dunes
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Native Plant Garden
A bite-size desert botany tour beside the Visitor Center
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