

Taking a national parks road trip? Check out Matador’s national parks accommodations guides: These Airbnbs near White Sands National Park with epic views and luxurious features have you spoiled for choice. Meanwhile, the villages of the Sierra Blanca highlands yield unique stays and cabins.

In terms of where to stay, Alamogordo is the closest city while Las Cruces has the monopoly on beautiful villa rentals. Explore on foot, on two wheels, or rent a sled and experience the thrill of dune-surfing. Once a vast stretch of sea, these 275 square miles of New Mexican desert form the largest gypsum dunefield in the world. A newcomer to the roster of US national parks, White Sands stands out as one of the most spectacular.
