National Park · NM
White Sands National Park: entrance fees 2026
Car, 7 days
$25
everyone inside
Per person, 7 days
$15
on foot or by bike
Nonresident fee
None
not one of the 11 parks
White Sands annual pass
$45
this park only
What a visit costs your group
| Group, summer 2026 | At the gate | Cheapest with a pass | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| US-resident couple, by car | $25 | $80 | Add parks |
| Nonresident couple, by car | $25 | $250 | Add parks |
| Nonresident family (2 adults, 2 kids), by car | $25 | $250 | Add parks |
| Two nonresident adults, on foot or shuttle | $30 | $250 | Add parks |
No nonresident fee here: visitors from abroad pay the same as US residents. The $250 pass is only worth it if the trip includes several paid parks or one of the 11 surcharge parks.
All entrance fees listed by NPS
| Type | Season | Price | NPS description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private vehicle | All year | $25 | Per vehicle fee is charged to visitors for entry by a single, private non-commercial vehicle. Entrance fees are valid for reentry for seven consecutive days from the date of purchase. |
| Motorcycle | All year | $20 | Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. |
| Per person (on foot, bike) | All year | $15 | Per person fee is charged to visitors for entry by means other than a single, private non-commercial vehicle. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who enter the park by walking and bicycling. Entrance fees are valid for reentry for seven consecutive days from the date of purchase. |
- America the Beautiful passes: accepted.
- NPS: “White Sands National Park charges a variety of fees, depending on how a visitor arrives at the park, and whether they're part of a commercial tour group or not. Standard entrance fees are available for purchase before your arrival. Purchasing your pass online can help you save time and the entrance stations and help reduce long lines. Please download our print your digital pass before arriving at the park due to…”
Reservations and timed entry
NPS lists no timed entry or vehicle reservation for White Sands. Campgrounds and some tours still book out: check the park page.
Plan a trip with White SandsWhite Sands on nps.gov
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