A tent, backpack, and camera equipment at a backcountry camping site.

For a primitive overnight experience out in the dunefield, backcountry camping at White Sands is an excellent choice.

Backcountry Camping

Due to rehabilitation of camping sites, backcountry camping is closed.

A campsite with a tent set up and a person sitting at a picnic table.

Nine, first come first served sites are available at the campground.

El Morro Campground

El Morro National Monument operates a nine-site campground year-round. First come-first served. Each site has a graveled tent pad, picnic

A tent on a pad in the Gallo Campground surrounded by green shrubbery and canyon walls.

There are 24 available sites in the Gallo Campground and 2 group sites.

Gallo Campground

Gallo Campground, located one mile (1.6 km) east of the visitor center, is open year-round. The campground has 24 individual

a site at Juniper Campground

Some sites are perfect for small trailers.

Juniper Family Campground

Three (3) loops, 52 site campground near the entrance to the monument. Two (2) sites for small groups up to

trees and picnic table

Lower Scorpion Campground

Lower Scorpion Campground

Lower Scorpion Campground is a partially developed campground within walking distance of the West Fork of the Gila River. The

an image of a wooden structure and a covered picnic area with large green trees

Ponderosa Group Campground

Ponderosa

Ponderosa group campground is open year round, with water available May - October only. Site is available by reservation only

campground with trees and tent

Camping at the Upper Scorpion

Upper Scorpion Campground

Upper Scorpion Campground is a partially developed campground within walking distance of the West Fork of the Gila River. The