Parking for the general public will be at the amphitheater. Following general public programs, the public will be invited to Area 19 to look through telescopes. The public must leave the park at 11 p.m. All registered Star Party participants not camping overnight must exit the park at midnight. All participating observers who remain in the park after midnight will not be able to leave until 7 a.m. the following morning.
Observers are responsible for the security of their own equipment and vehicles.
White Sands Star Party III will employ a Security Guard at the entrance to Area 19 during the daytime. However, we cannot be responsible for equipment left unguarded in the Observing field. During the daytime, the general public will be enjoying the park. General public vehicles will not be permitted in to Area 19, but foot traffic cannot be restricted. General Park Information and Regulations Please remember this is a family event and federal regulations are in effect at White Sands National Monument.