Death Valley Campgrounds

Camping in Death Valley National Park

Camping Death Valley

There are nine campgrounds within the boundaries of Death Valley National park. The campgrounds are not the most impressive in California. Several are just open gravel landscapes where one can setup a tent. Texas Spring Campground near Furnace Creek is centrally located and one of the nicer campgrounds, with bushes and short trees providing shade.

The campgrounds vary in size and amenities. The list below offers more information about each campground and the map at the bottom of this page displays their locations. Because of the extreme temperatures in Death Valley, many of the campground close during the summer months, leaving visitors to pick from the higher elevation campgrounds.

Campgrounds in Death Valley National Park

Stovepipe Wells Campground | 190 sites | open October – April | $12 per night
potable water, some picnic tables, some fire pits, flush toilets, and a dump station | elevation sea level

View California Desert Hikes in a larger map

Nearby Trails & Attractions

	Ubehebe Crater This 0 – 2 mile hike visits a large crater in the north end of Death Valley. A parking lot along the rim provides a great view, and there are three trails to choose from.
	Mosaic Canyon This 1 to 4-mile hike starts up a smooth marble slot canyon and exposes visitors to unique Death Valley geology.
	Grotto Canyon This 2 to 4 mile hike requires a bit of climbing and is a lesser-visited trail in Death Valley.
	Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes This 1 + mile hike explores the most visible (but not the largest) sand dunes in Death Valley
	Salt Creek This easy one mile out-and-back crosses a short boardwalk bordering a little creek.
	Harmony Borax The ¼ mile walk around the Harmony Borax plant offers a window into the mining past of Death Valley.
	Golden Canyon – Gower Gulch Loop This 4-mile loop visits stunning terrain in the badlands region near Furnace Creek.
	Badlands Loop This 2.5-mile loop takes hikes down washes and over badlands, offering a great immersion into the terrain beneath Zabriskie Point.
	Zabriskie Point This easy-to-reach overlook offers a stunning panorama of the badlands near Furnace Creek.
	Twenty Mule Team Canyon This 2.8-mile one way road is just up the road from Zabriskie Point. The fine canyon that can be experienced right from the driver’s seat.
	Dante’s View This towering overlook above Badwater Basin offers panoramic views of Death Valley.
	Artist’s Drive This 9-mile drive crosses a sloping mountainside composed of vibrant soil colored by rich metals.
	Darwin Falls This 2-mile hike visits a refreshing year-round waterfall on the western side of Death Valley.
	Wildrose Peak This 8.4-mile hike summits a 9,064-foot peak in the Panamint Mountains north of Telescope Peak.
	Charcoal Kilns These conical constructions converted lumber to charcoal for area miners from 1879 to 1882.
	Natural Bridge Canyon The 2-mile round-trip hike up Natural Bridge Canyon is a great trek for those interested in learning about the geological history of Death Valley.
	Badwater Basin This is the lowest place in North America — a required stop for first time visitors to Death Valley.
	Sidewinder Canyon This 4 to 7-mile hike visits narrow slot canyons full of pour-overs, carve outs, and dark passages that beg to be explored.
	Ashford Mine These ruins, where gold was once processed for the Ashford Mine, provide an example of how tough life can be in this harsh desert.