Lake Lucero (Seasonal Tour Only) in White Sands National Park

Lake Lucero (Seasonal Tour Only)

Tucked away at the southwestern edge of White Sands, Lake Lucero is a hidden gem that tells the incredible geological story of how the park's famous dunes were formed.

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Lake Lucero (Seasonal Tour Only) Details

Tucked away at the southwestern edge of White Sands, Lake Lucero is a hidden gem that tells the incredible geological story of how the park's famous dunes were formed. Accessible only through seasonal ranger-led tours, this otherworldly landscape provides a rare glimpse into the origins of the world's largest gypsum dunefield.

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