White Sands costs $25 per car
White Sands National Park charges $25 for a private car. The pass covers everyone in the car and is good for 7 days. People on foot or bike pay $15 each, and motorcycles pay $20. A White Sands annual pass costs $45. The $80 America the Beautiful pass also covers entry.
White Sands National Park fees in 2026
| Private vehicle, everyone inside | $25, good for 7 days |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle | $20, good for 7 days |
| Per person on foot or bike | $15, good for 7 days |
| White Sands annual pass | $45 |
| America the Beautiful annual pass (US residents) | $80, good at every national park |
| Family of 4 in one car, 7 days | $25 |
|---|---|
| 2 adults hiking or biking in | $30 |
America the Beautiful passes are accepted here. Sources: National Park Service, White Sands National Park fees and passes; National Park Service Data API, fees and passes for every park (pulled September 26, 2026).
Other national parks in New Mexico
Planning more than one park? Here is what each one charges in 2026.
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | $15 per person |
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What this price covers
What the park says: 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.
About the main pass: 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.
About the annual pass: This pass admits the pass holder and three persons (16 years and older) in a private non-commercial vehicle into the park for free for a period of one year from month of purchase. It can only be purchased at the entrance station to White Sands National Park.
Which pass is best for you? A single visit costs $25 for your whole car. The park annual pass costs $45 and only works here. The $80 America the Beautiful pass works at every national park for 12 months, and covers everyone in one car, or the pass holder plus 3 adults where the fee is per person. US residents 62 and older can buy a $20 annual or $80 lifetime senior pass instead. US military members can get a free pass.
The entrance fee does not cover camping, tours, lodging or shuttles run by private companies.
What changes your price
- How you arrive. One car pays $25 for everyone inside. Walkers and cyclists pay $15 each.
- How often you come. The park annual pass costs $45.
Ways to pay less
- Visiting 4 or more parks that charge about $25 this year? The $80 America the Beautiful pass costs less.
- Coming back to White Sands? The $45 annual pass pays off on your second visit in 12 months.
- Buy a digital pass on Recreation.gov before you go. Signal can be weak near park entrances.
How we got these numbers
Every fee on this page comes from the National Park Service. We pulled the fee data for every park from the official NPS Data API on September 26, 2026, and each park's own fees page shows the same numbers. Where we show a total, we only add up the park's own fees. We do not add our own guesses. Fees can change, so check the park's page before you go.
Common questions
How much does it cost to get into White Sands National Park?
$25 per car, good for 7 days.
Does the America the Beautiful pass work at White Sands?
Yes. The $80 annual pass covers the entrance fee.
Do foreign visitors pay more at White Sands?
No. White Sands is not one of the 11 parks with the $100 non-resident fee.