National Park Service · New Mexico
White Sands Backcountry (White Sands NP)
Near Alamogordo, New Mexico — $3 a night and tent sites only, no RV pads by our record.
Quick answer
Can I bring an RV to White Sands Backcountry?
What length RV fits White Sands Backcountry? Our record: White Sands Backcountry is tent-only, with no RV pads. First-come, first-served · permit at visitor center same-day · 10 sites. Book on the operator's own page.
- Open: Our record: Year-round (avoid summer).
Camping at White Sands Backcountry? Tell us the nights.
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On the ground
Only 10 backcountry sites in the gypsum dunes — no RVs, hike 1-2 miles in. Sites marked by post #. Sunrise + moonlight on the white dunes is the experience. Drinking water carry-in only; toilet kits required.
From our record
- Open
- Year-round (avoid summer)
- Booking
- First-come, first-served · permit at visitor center same-day · 10 sites
- On site
- Dry / no hookups
- Camping styles
- Tent camping
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White Sands Backcountry (White Sands NP) questions
- What length RV fits White Sands Backcountry?
- Our record: White Sands Backcountry is tent-only, with no RV pads.
- When is White Sands Backcountry open?
- Our record: Year-round (avoid summer).
- How do I reserve a site at White Sands Backcountry?
- First-come, first-served · permit at visitor center same-day · 10 sites. Book on the operator's own page.
Before you go
New Mexico rules for RV renters
New Mexico rules
Verified 2026-05-10
- Rental tax
- 7%
- Min driver age
- 18+ · 21+ Class A
- Gravel roads
- Allowed
- Generator quiet hours
- 22:00-07:00
- Alcohol in cabin
- No open container
- Dump station
- Permissive