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White Sands National Park: dogs on beaches

Tularosa Basin, New Mexico

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.

Source: National Park Service, White Sands: Pets. Checked October 27, 2026.

Beaches and walks

White Sands dunesDogs on a leash all year