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White Sands National Park

Alkali Flat Trail, White Sands National Park, New Mexico | Photo Credit: Shutterstock / Nagel Photography
Alkali Flat Trail, White Sands National Park, New Mexico | Photo Credit: Shutterstock / Nagel Photography

White Sands National Park, located in New Mexico, is a mesmerizing desert landscape characterized by its vast expanse of dazzling white gypsum sand dunes. The park showcases otherworldly beauty, with rolling dunes that create an ever-shifting and ethereal environment. Visitors can explore the dunes on foot or sled down their slopes, immersing themselves in this unique natural wonder. The park also offers opportunities for stargazing, wildlife spotting, and nature photography. With its striking contrasts, serene ambiance, and stunning sunsets, White Sands National Park is a captivating destination that leaves visitors in awe of its surreal and breathtaking beauty. Be sure to visit the park website for current closures and conditions.

Top Photography Locations and Sights at White Sands National Park:

As photographers, we know that many of you will only have one chance in a lifetime to visit the National Parks. To make your life easier, we have compiled a list of our top photography locations and sights at White Sands National Park! While this is not comprehensive, and there are many more amazing sights to see, it should give you a good feel for the park.

Alkali Flat Trail
Alkali Flat Trail
Backcountry Camping Areas
Backcountry Camping Areas
Dune Life Nature Trail
Dune Life Nature Trail
Interdune Boardwalk
Interdune Boardwalk
Lake Lucero
Lake Lucero
Picnic Area
Picnic Area
Playa Trail
Playa Trail
Sand Sledding
Sand Sledding
Sunset Stroll Nature Trail
Sunset Stroll Nature Trail
White Sands Dunes
White Sands Dunes
Yucca Forest
Yucca Forest

White Sands National Park Wildlife Photography:

White Sands National Park is filled with wildlife and biodiversity. If you like wildlife photography, you will love what this park has to offer!

Apache Pocket Mouse
Apache Pocket Mouse
Bleached Earless Lizard in White Sands
Bleached Earless Lizard in White Sands
Desert Box Turtle
Desert Box Turtle
Horned Lark
Horned Lark
Kit Fox
Kit Fox
Sonoran Gopher Snake
Sonoran Gopher Snake

Want to learn more about White Sands National Park? Check out these maps, guides & books:

  • Best Sights to See at White Sands National Park
  • White Sands National Park Map & Illustrated Trails: Guide to Hiking and Exploring White Sands National Park

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Featured National Park Photographers:

  • NPS: Apache Pocket Mouse, Desert Box Turtle, Horned Lark, Kit Fox, Sonoran Gopher Snake
  • Shutterstock / Dustin Lee Thibideau: Bleached Earless Lizard in White Sands
  • Shutterstock / Galyna Andrushko: Backcountry Camping
  • Shutterstock / Lise Colette: Picnic Area
  • Shutterstock / mark stephens photography: Interdune Boardwalk
  • Shutterstock / Melly Powell: White Sand Dunes
  • Shutterstock / Nagel Photography: Alkali Flat Trail
  • Shutterstock / Oleg Kovtun Hydrobio: Lake Lucero
  • Shutterstock / quiggyt4: Sand Sledding
  • Shutterstock / Rosemary Woller: Yucca Forest
  • Shutterstock / Serge Yatunin: Dune Life Nature Trail

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