10 Best Photography Spots in White Sands National Park
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The dunes at sunset or sunrise, when the light is soft and casts long shadows across the sand.
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The Interdune Boardwalk, which provides a unique perspective on the park's flora and fauna, as well as the dunes themselves.
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The Alkali Flat Trail, which winds through the park's largest dunefield and offers spectacular views of the surrounding mountains.
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Lake Lucero, a dry lakebed located on the edge of the park, where visitors can witness the unique geological processes that form the dunes.
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The Backcountry Camping Area, where visitors can spend the night under the stars surrounded by the otherworldly landscape.
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The Playa Trail, which leads visitors to a scenic overlook with sweeping views of the park.
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The White Sands Loop, a 5-mile trail that winds through the heart of the dunefield and provides ample opportunities for photography.
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The Dunes Drive, a scenic road that winds through the park and offers numerous pullouts for photo opportunities.
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The gypsum crystals that can be found scattered throughout the park, particularly near the edge of the dunefield.
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The San Andres Mountains, which form a dramatic backdrop to the park and can be especially striking during sunrise or sunset.
More dune photography
If you’re drawn to the way low light picks out the ripples and ridges at White Sands, you’ll find more studies in sand and shadow from Death Valley in my Deserts & Southwest gallery.
