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White Sands National Monument
Park Regulations

White Sands National Monument is a protected natural area.

Removal or disturbance of archeological or natural objects, including sand, selenite crystals, plants and animals, is prohibited.

Pets must be leashed or under physical constraint at all times.

Speed limits are posted and enforced. Driving on the dunes is not permitted. Stay on the road and park only in established parking areas. Keep vehicles locked at all times.

Help keep White Sands clean by using trash containers and fireplaces. Ground fires are prohibited.

Alcohol is prohibited within the park from February 1 through May 31. No glass bottles or kegs are allowed at any time.

Fireworks are prohibited within the park.
Photo of ripples on a dune  

Did You Know?
The wind moves small sand grains by bouncing them along the surface in a process called "saltation." Saltating sand grains create a beautiful pattern of ripples on the dune surface. Larger sand grains are struck by saltating grains and slowly roll forward, a process known as "surface creep."

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Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:23 EST