World’s largest gypsum dunefield — brilliant white crystal sands in the Tularosa Basin, fully surrounded by White Sands Missile Range. Dunes Drive reaches deep into the field for sledding, short nature trails, and sunset photography; the historic adobe visitor center sits on US-70 between Alamogordo and Las Cruces.
Field facts
| Region | Otero County, NM |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 32.7792, -106.1719 |
| Material | Gypsum sand dunes |
| Size | Largest gypsum dunefield on Earth |
| Access | Paved US-70 / Dunes Drive |
| Note | Periodic range closures |
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Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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