Death Valley National Park

Camping in Death Valley National Park

Death Valley National Park offers camping options ranging from full-service sites at Furnace Creek to primitive dry camps in remote corners like Eureka Dunes. Established campgrounds like Stovepipe Wells and Mesquite Spring provide essential amenities, while high-elevation spots like Wildrose offer cooler temperatures. These sites serve as basecamps for exploring the park’s salt flats, sand dunes, and rugged mountain ranges, with several locations operating on a first-come, first-served basis.

Death Valley Camping — Map

A

Furnace Creek Campground

Located 196 feet below sea level near the Visitor Center. Features 136 sites with drinking water, flush toilets, and a dump station.

B

Stovepipe Wells RV Park

Private facility offering 14 full-hookup sites. Guests have access to the nearby hotel's swimming pool and Wi-Fi for an additional fee.

C

Panamint Springs Resort RV Campground

Private campground on the park's western edge featuring full hookups and views of the Panamint Valley.

D

Panamint Springs Camping & RV

Offers tent and RV sites with access to showers, a general store, and a restaurant.

E

Stovepipe Wells

National Park Service campground with 190 sites near the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes. Includes flush toilets and water.

F

Homestake Dry Camp

Primitive, free camping area located at the southern end of Racetrack Road. Requires a high-clearance vehicle for access.

G

Wildrose Campground

Free campground at 4,100 feet elevation with 23 sites. Provides pit toilets and tables; open year-round.

H

Russell Camp

Remote backcountry camping area located in the southern section of the park.

I

Emigrant Campground

Free, tent-only campground at 2,100 feet elevation. Features 10 sites with flush toilets and water.

J

Eureka Dunes Dry Camp

Primitive camping at the base of California's highest sand dunes. No water provided; high-clearance vehicles recommended.

K

Stove Pipe Wells

Seasonal National Park Service campground open from October to April. Offers basic facilities near the sand dunes.

L

Mesquite Spring Campground

Located at 1,800 feet near Ubehebe Crater. Includes 30 sites with flush toilets, water, and a dump station.

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