Water comes with you
No potable water is supplied. Plan the ride length around the point forecast.
NWS point forecast ↗ · Seasons →610+acres of eastern New Mexico dunes
Cottonwoodsa different kind of sand country
US 380between Roswell and Tatum
Before you unload OPEN SAND. ROOM TO BREATHE.Find your line.
Find your line.
Make your own weekend.
A ride through the dunes, a simple base camp and a meal with the crew. Put the pieces together before you turn off the highway.
TRIP + MEALS, TOGETHERPack a plan.
Build my Mescalero trip →Pack a plan.
Leave room for adventure.
Set your dates and crew size. Choose a base, add riding time and town stops, then plan camp meals and groceries. Every day starts with your choices.
Free to use. No account. Saved in your browser.
FROM HIGHWAY TO CAMPThe crew.
The crew.
The camp.
The whole trip.
- PrepareWater, fuel & the last supply stop
- ArriveA base & a meeting point
- RideYour own days on the sand
- RefuelCamp meals & a grocery list
An example of what you can organize. You choose the itinerary.
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STOCK UP BEFORE THE TURNRoswell.
Roswell.
Tatum.
Then sand.
Build the supply stop into your day.
Mescalero is a bring-what-you-need destination. BLM lists no potable water on site. Choose your fuel, groceries and meal stops before heading out along US 380.
Towns & services →CHECK BEFORE YOU LEAVEKnow the day
Know the day
you’re riding into.
Wind changes the sand
Quartz dunes shift under prevailing southwest winds. Scout the first loop.
NWS warnings ↗Open year-round
BLM lists year-round use and no potable water. Temporary restrictions remain separate from that regular schedule.
BLM Roswell notices ↗Vehicle day use: $5
BLM currently lists $5 vehicle day use. Verify the posted fee and state OHV requirements.
Highways ↗ · Fees & rules →Roswell or Tatum on US 380
BLM points riders to Tatum or Roswell for food and gas. No live station prices here.
Towns & services →Local planning facts shown above. A fresh NWS forecast and alerts replace the weather text when available.
BLM Mescalero Sands visitor information · Checked October 19, 2026. Confirm current notices and prices before travel.
YOUR FIRST MESCALERO VISIT
Start with the essentials.
Where should an RV stay?
BLM identifies the northern, middle and southern parking areas for RV camping. Keep ordinary road vehicles on established access surfaces; the soft dunes require sand-capable machines.
Read the camping guide →What should we bring from town?
Bring drinking water, cooking water, fuel, food and a way to pack out trash. Plan your crew’s meals before you shop.
Put the supplies in your trip →Does saving a plan reserve a campsite?
No. This is a personal planning tool. Check current BLM access, camping instructions and notices directly before departure.
Can the planner include meals?
Yes. Your dates and group size connect to the shared Dune Guide USA Meal Planner. Attach meals and a grocery list to the same trip.
BLM Mescalero Sands visitor information · Checked October 19, 2026. Confirm current notices and prices before travel.
Free Dune Guide USA ArcadeA little sand.
A little sand.
A lot of adventure.
Pick a ride and explore the network’s available virtual adventures before the real weekend begins.
Enter the free Arcade →Play in your browser. Virtual adventures do not replace current maps or riding rules.
Camp Compass · Free safety toolMark camp.
Mark camp.
Find your way back.
Save camp before you ride. Camp Compass uses your phone’s GPS to show the distance and direction back, even beyond cell service.
Set it up before the trip. Installation needs a connection. Save your actual camp location when you arrive.
Read and share Camp Compass stories →Build a better weekend
Your dune trip, in one simple plan.
Independent visitor guide. Published by MCKINNEY DIGITAL HOLDINGS LLC. Not affiliated with or endorsed by BLM Roswell.
Visitor planning sources checked October 19, 2026. Current agency notices and on-site signs control.
