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White Sands dunes

Alamogordo, New Mexico · White Sands National Park

Dogs on a leash all year

Shown at the visitor center: drive Dunes Drive into the dunefield. Bring water: the sand can burn paws in summer.

Source: National Park Service, White Sands: Pets. Checked October 28, 2026.

Follow the signs at the trailhead: parks can close areas to dogs for wildlife.

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White Sands National Park: the rule in full

Pets are welcome in the park on a leash of 6 feet or less, under physical control, and non-disruptive. Pick up after your pet. The sand can get very hot in summer.