- White Sands National Park
National Park
The best glamping in White Sands National Park, NM
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Glamping near White Sands National Park promises a luxurious camping experience with easy access to the iconic gypsum dunes.
The best glamping in White Sands National Park, NM
White Sands Smokehouse
1. White Sands Smokehouse
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21mi from White Sands National Park · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Welcome to White Sands Smokehouse! The summer of ‘25 has seen big changes to our little primitive campsite! We are proud to offer accommodations in our Air Conditioned 16’ diameter bell tent! You’re up off the ground on a sealed deck. The tent is waterproof and highly resilient in winds up to 50mph. **We do not have bedding available in the bell tent yet, so bring your own sleeping bag, cot, etc.**
Your Camp Host, Chef Üdø, is onsite most days and evenings, and has 30 years' experience in the catering and private chef biz, and as a camp host. He's happy to coordinate hot meals for you and your companions! No more need to go into town to get a pizza or some icky fast food! We will make you a homemade pizza, dry-aged steak, brined chicken, smoked Wagyu burger, or lasagna...all in-house. Vegan, vegetarian, kosher, low-sodium, and most other dietary restrictions are no problem! We'll bake you a birthday cake, brownies, pie, or even Crème brûlée! Contact Chef Üdø for more details and please check out our menu in the “Extras” section of our campsite listing. We can make just about anything in our sanitary kitchen facilities. We cook with a spirit of Love and inclusion in our kitchen, and it shows! ❤️ Check our reviews! People love my food because I ❤️ to make it!
Chef Üdø maintains current local food handler's certification, as well as HAACP federal certification. Prices are friendly and competitive with local restaurants. Vacuum-sealed frozen meals, aka “sous vide” available for most recipes.
(Please check “extras” section for more detail) We offer a 15amp electrical connection, access to clean running water, and access to our 4 acre back pasture. We feature unparalleled views of the sunrise over the mountains, as well as convenient access to Lincoln National Forest, White Sands National Monument, BLM off-road parklands, and nearby Alamogordo. Firewood available onsite for friendly prices (provided there isn't a current burn ban).
Additional onsite and backcountry packages are available, including fully-catered backcountry excursions in the Lincoln National Forest, wildlife spotting tours, photo tours, and even backcountry drive-in movies are available! Campfire setup, breakfast and omelette bar also available for large groups.
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El Campo Glamping LLC
2. El Campo Glamping LLC
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32mi from White Sands National Park · 3 sites
Experience beauty, nature, and relaxation at our exclusive glamp site. Our campsite includes luxury tents, beautiful views, and scenic walking paths. The tents are hotel-quality, giving you a comfortable and luxurious camping experience—without all the setup. Escape the ordinary and count the stars at our one-of-a-kind property.
Experience the outdoors with the comforts of home at El Campo Glamping, nestled on 20 acres of private land in High Rolls Mountain Park. Our luxury tents are heated and cooled and feature hotel-quality beds and linens. Each tent includes a private, detached bathroom with a hot shower, sink, and incinerating toilet.
We currently offer three tents, including options for up to four guests and two guests. Future plans for full site development include a total of 15 tents and an event venue.
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$347
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Southern Rockies Camp & Retreat
3. Southern Rockies Camp & Retreat
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36mi from White Sands National Park · 6 sites
Fully equipped cabins, hotel style rooms, glamper, bunkhouses and primitive tent sites.
For groups, consider reserving our recreation, hall and commercial kitchen.
Southern Rockies camp is the perfect destination for family reunions, club ATV groups or a getaway family or couples retreat.
Situated at 8200 feet in the tall pines of the Sacramento mountains just 2 1/2 hours from an international airport makes this refuge a must stay opportunity.
All the conveniences with fully equipped cabins and WIFI or bring your own tent and sleep under the stars.
The camp is central to over 400 miles of hiking, biking, horseback riding, ATV trails.
Area attractions include the historic community of Cloudcroft, New Mexico, The White Sands National Park, Space History Museum, Sunspot Observatory and loads of wildlife.
Short drive to golfing, swimming, fishing, and waterfalls.
Endless trails beckon our guests to explore the wonders of this magnificent forest.
Pets ok with permission
Closed during winter months.
Reservations are subject to availability.
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Nathaniel
November 2025
Group trip
Beautiful property, very well kept. Such a nice place to spend Thanksgiving! Nancy made it very easy to locate the camp. Would love to return someday for a longer stay!
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Samantha
November 2025
Weekend Trip to El Campo Glamping LLC
Fabulous. Super cozy, has everything you need. Neighbors totally get the chill vibe — no noise, no drama. Really private, clean, well-equipped, and just 20 minutes out on a smooth road to the nearest town. Views are insane. 10/10 would stay again.
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Andy
November 2025
With pets
Chef Üdø was an incredibly thoughtful and gracious host. He made sure we had everything we needed to be safe and comfortable. He had endless recommendations for the area and plenty of character. And his food was some of the best I’ve ever had
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Amanda
October 2025
Weekend Trip to Southern Rockies Camp & Retreat
We had a lovely stay on the property! The owners were amazing and waited up for us. We did get lost. GPS took us on a different route so whatever you do… follow the directions the host sends you and type the address directly into the gps. And we are pretty experienced off roaders and adventurers so we thought eeeeeeeh we will be fine after dark. We got there but if you can get there before dark I highly recommend it! We can’t wait to go back and spend more time on the property! Thank you!!!
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Ava
October 2025
1 night at White Sands Smokehouse
Chef Üdø’s site was a perfect spot for us as we stopped near White Sands NP during a longer camping roadtrip throughout the Southwest! The bell tent was super clean and fresh on a raised platform to keep away the mud and bugs. We enjoyed beautiful views of the Sandia Mountains / Dog Canyon while we ate a most scrumptious meal and woke up to a vibrant sunrise. I highly recommend Chef Udo’s food!! We had the world famous brined chicken, which came with a sweet potato mash and roasted asparagus - expertly seasoned and truly delicious. Udo was super communicative and helpful, reaching out well in advance to coordinate and he provided really useful tips about the area. Don’t skip the cookies! 🍪😋
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Vicky
August 2025
Group trip
Staying there was very convenient for us not too far from White sands. The tent was great, the pizza and cookies were fabulous!
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Danielle
August 2025
With kids
We had a great stay the cabin was beautiful and had everything we needed and some. It's in a very peaceful and secluded setting nestled in the Sacramento Mountains. The hosts were very nice and welcoming. We enjoyed exploring the property.
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148 ratings · 117 reviews
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· January 2026
Miles and miles of pure white sand dunes. Really cool place.
Bring your sleds for the dunes
Christian A.
33 reviews
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· January 2026
Sand Dunes
Awesome sand dunes!
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Marcos G.
4 reviews
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· January 2026
White sands is incredible, an absolute must see in New Mexico!
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Evelyn W.
5 reviews
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· January 2026
What an amazing experience
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Lilly C.
17 reviews
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· January 2026
Landscape photography extraordinaire
One of a kind landscape
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Daniel M.
2 reviews
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· January 2026
White sands is one of the smaller, more self-contained parks. The weather in early January was good. The sand looks like snow and was cool but not cold to the touch. It is nice viewing the dunes with mountains in the background. It is bright enough you will want sunscreen and sunglasses. The main activity is sledding, although the it can be challenging to find a dune with a slope steep enough and long enough, many people seem to enjoy it. I did not see much wildlife at all when I was there.
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David W.
6 reviews
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· January 2026
Beautiful place to go visit! Take surf boards to slide down!
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Gloria C.
5 reviews
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· January 2026
It's a different world.
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Alex A.
4 reviews
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· January 2026
With to visit
Super white sand all over the place, feels like ur on some other planet
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Vello S.
2 reviews
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· December 2025
Lovely but get there early!
Beautiful and lovely place to hike with dogs. Get there early to avoid the crowds. We got there at 7 and there were about 20 cars alongside us. By noon, the line to get into the park was 100+ cars on either side of the road! Highly recommend downloading the NPS app for notifications on traffic and whatnot.
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Heather G.
6 reviews
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· December 2025
Super soft clean sand. Bring sunglasses.
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Miguel C.
2 reviews
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· December 2025
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James M.
10 reviews
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· December 2025
The park itself was absolutely gorgeous. It felt like a scene out of a movie! You absolutely have to go during the sunset. My partner and I gave ourselves a hour to complete the dune drive, and climb up a few dunes to watch the sunset. I will say the restrooms at the visitor center were so gross. The gift shop is small, nothing crazy fancy. It was odd because the employees working there were in sweatshirts?? They didn’t look like NPS employees really. But none of that even matters. The park was so beautiful. Definitely recommend!!
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Jessica S.
4 reviews
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· December 2025
It was a while ago while in the military we went to White Sands. Looks like snow or the most perfect beach in the world. Either way it was amazing.
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Michael R.
4 reviews
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· December 2025
It’s a magical place and my dog absolutely loved being here!
Victoria S.
19 reviews
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· December 2025
Great place to relax. Bring some food and hang out with the family!
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Mark P.
4 reviews
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· November 2025
Gorgeous
Amazeballs
Mitra K.
6 reviews
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· November 2025
Spent 9 hours here. Great time.
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Juan M.
2 reviews
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· November 2025
Go
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Mike T.
15 reviews
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· November 2025
The sand was nice and cool on the dog's feet
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Tishal K.
3 reviews
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· November 2025
Beautiful
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Monica C.
28 reviews
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· November 2025
Best and most beautiful before sunset! Awesome
Too hot to visit in the summer unless you go right before sunset. Sunset is the best! Absolutely breath taking! My favorite place in the U.S. I loved watching our 10 year old son run through the sand as the sun was setting. He even slid down some larger hills on a board. We have the best pictures ever of that time, especially with the sunset right before the park closed.
Beth B.
6 reviews
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· October 2025
2nd time there. Lots of trails were closed due to government shutdown
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Susan F.
2 reviews
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· October 2025
Talcum powder
A truly unique experience
Ken R.
24 reviews
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· October 2025
White sands
Whitesands is amazing just bring a sled. And you'll get wax when you get to the park. It's so much fun you can cook out while playing in the sand
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Eileen C.
2 reviews
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· September 2025
Crazy view. The super white sands makes you believe you are in the snow. Very cool.
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Keith H.
10 reviews
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· September 2025
Beautiful stop
Taylor J.
2 reviews
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· September 2025
Sled down those dunes
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Shelby R.
19 reviews
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· September 2025
White Sands was much more fun than our family anticipated. Sledding was exciting and the pictures near sunset were incredible.
Jessica D.
33 reviews
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· September 2025
10/10
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Guetzie M.
11 reviews