White Rock
United States · New MexicoUS
Census-designated place in New Mexico, United States
White Rock is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Los Alamos County, New Mexico. It is one of two major population centers in the county; the other is Los Alamos. As of the 2020 census, White Rock had a population of 5,852. It is largely a bedroom community for employees of Los Alamos National Laboratory and their families. Access to White Rock from the town of Los Alamos and other cities and towns in New Mexico is via New Mexico State Road 4, which forms the northwestern boundary of the community. Administratively, White Rock is a neighborhood of Los Alamos; locals refer to Los Alamos as "the Townsite," or "the Hill". In 2024, White Rock was named "Happiest Small Town in America".
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 5,852
- Coordinates
- 35.828, -106.204
- Timezone
- America/Denver
- Elevation
- 1940 m
Overview of White Rock
White Rock is a village in New Mexico, United States. The population is roughly 5,852. It sits at about 1,940 m above sea level. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Travel interests covered here include water sports. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in White Rock
Water Sports in White Rock
(1)The water sports shortlist for White Rock: Swimming. It is a direct read of White Rock's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit White Rock
Plan water days for June to September.
Getting there & around
Access White Rock through a larger town in New Mexico; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is America/Denver.
Similar destinations
Places near White Rock that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is White Rock known for?
- White Rock is mainly a destination for water sports, set in New Mexico, United States with around 5,852 inhabitants.
- What can you do in White Rock?
- You can plan around Swimming in White Rock. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit White Rock?
- Plan water days for June to September.
- Where is White Rock located?
- Administratively, White Rock sits in New Mexico, United States — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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