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White Sands Backcountry Camping

Backcountry campsite · National park in Otero County, New Mexico. Run by National Park Service.

9.1 miTo Lake Lucero

At a glance

OperatorNational Park Service
Capacity10 (OpenStreetMap "capacity" tag; may count sites or people)
Electric hookupsNo
RVs welcomeNo
Tent sitesYes
ShowersNo
ToiletsNo
Dump stationNo
Drinking waterNo
Dogs allowedYes
Campfires allowedNo
FeeYes
Websitewww.nps.gov/whsa/planyourvisit/backpacking.htm

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White Sands Backcountry Camping is in Otero County.

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Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.