NM · Southwest · 2026 exact answer
Backcountry camping permits are not being issued at White Sands: what applies in 2026?
Direct answer
Backcountry camping permits are not being issued - backcountry camping is closed
Exact conditions
- Status
- Not required; the stated access rule still applies
- Applies to
- overnight guests
- Place or corridor
- Backcountry camping loop in the dunefield
- Effective dates
- January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026
- Release model
- first come
Official source
National Park Service · reviewed August 27, 2026
There are no sleeping options at White Sands National Park. Backcountry camping remains closed at the park.
Alerts & Conditions - White Sands National Park (park alert 'Backcountry Camping Closed')