Furnace Creek Campground-Death Valley National Park is the park's main campground centrally located within the park and its numerous activities. You will be camped next to the Visitor Center and the World's Lowest-Elevation Golf Course at 214 feet below sea level! You can get RV Hookup sites, Tent Only Sites, and group sites. Here you will find the most amenities in a campground and all sites come with a picnic table and fire ring.
Furnace Creek Campground - Death Valley National Park
The Furnace Creek Campground is centrally located to many of the park's activities and is in the heart of Death Valley National Park! You are minutes from the visitor center, golf course, and the breathtaking Inn at Death Valley!
You are within an hour's drive to Zabriskie Point, Artist's Drive, Devils Golf Course, Natural Bridge, Badwater Basin, Harmont Borax Works, Mustard Creek, Salt Creek Interpretative Trail, and Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes!
Those who spend more than a day in Death Valley can reach further out and see Dante's View, military jets training at Father Crowley's vista point over Rainbow Canyon, Scotty's Castle (Currently closed due to flood damage), and for the adventurous, the Racetrack.
The Racetrack is a mysterious place in the desert where unidentified sources have dragged large rocks across the desert floor. Going to the Racetrack is something that only someone prepared for should attempt as it is in a very remote part of the park that requires four-wheel drive and strong off-road driving skills.
Elevation - -190 feet
Summer - HOT! 111 degrees at 3 pm
Number of Sites: 136
Campsite cost: $22.00/night for a standard tent camping campsite. Full Hookup Sites $36.00/Night (half-price with Lifetime Pass) plus $12 Utility Fee (not discounted)
The camping fee does NOT cover the entrance fee to the park.
Death Valley National Park Entrance Fee
Park entrance fees are separate from camping and lodging fees.
Park Entrance Pass - $30.00 Per private vehicle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)
Park Entrance Pass - Motorcycle - $25.00 Per motorcycle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)
Per-Person Entrance Pass - $15.00 Visitors 16 years or older who enter on foot, bicycle, or as part of an organized group not involved in a commercial tour.
Annual Park Entrance Pass - $55.00, Admits pass holder and all passengers in a non-commercial vehicle. Valid for one year from the month of purchase.
$0.00 for Education/Academic Group
$35.00-$75.00 for vehicles with 1-6 seats commercial sedan, $25 per vehicle plus $10.00 per person
$75.00 for commercial van with 7-15 seats
$100.00 for commercial van with 16-25 seats
$200.00 for commercial motorcoach with 26+ seats
$15.00 per person for non-commercial group (16+ persons) ex. scout groups, church groups, etc.
Learn more about National Park Passes for parks that have an entrance fee.
$80.00 - For the America the Beautiful/National Park Pass. The pass covers entrance fees to all US National Park Sites and over 2,000 Federal Recreation Fee Sites for an entire year and covers everyone in the car for per-vehicle sites and up to 4 adults for per-person sites.
Buy your pass at this link, and REI will donate 10% of pass proceeds to the National Forest Foundation, National Park Foundation, and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities.
National Park Free Entrance Days -Mark your calendars with the free entrance days the National Park Service offers for US citizens and residents.
Reservations: Yes, reservations are taken from October 15 to April 15
Accessible Sites: Site #'s 22 and 147 are ADA sites with modified fire grates and picnic tables.
Site #'s 77 & 49 are ADA sites with RV hookup including water, sewer, and electrical connections, as well as a modified firegrate and picnic table at the site.
Site #'s 84, 115, and 149 are ADA accessible sites with modified fire grates and picnic tables.
Site # 74 is an ADA-accessible site with RV hookup including water, sewer, and electrical connections, as well as a modified firegrate and picnic table at the site.
Pets Allowed: Yes, It is worth noting that coyotes and ravens frequent the area so pets should not be left unattended.
There is a maximum limit of 4 pets per campsite and pets must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all times.
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Campground Reservations
Are campground Reservations Available? Yes,
Phone Number? 1-877-444-6777
Online? Yes, recreation.gov
How Far Ahead can you make a reservation? Reservations open on a 6-month rolling basis.
First Come, First Served? Yes, first-come, first-served basis from mid-April through mid-October (summer).
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Campground Amenities
Dump Station: Yes
Bear Boxes: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Is wifi available? No
Is cellular Phone Service Available? Yes, depending upon your carrier
Is camp host available on site? Yes, during busy times there is a camp host.
Is firewood available for purchase? Firewood is available at Furnace Creek and Stovepipe Wells General Stores
Amenities at each campsite:
Fire pits in the site? Yes, each site has a fire ring or fire grill.
Picnic Table in the campsite? Yes
Bear Box in site/area? No
(Potable) Drinking-Water? Yes
Don't Forgry to Pack
- Insect repellent is always a great idea outdoors, especially around any body of water.
We use Permethrin Spray on our clothes before our park trips. Please read my article on preventing biting insects while enjoying the outdoors.
- Sunscreen - I buy environmentally friendly sunscreen whenever possible because you inevitably pull it out at the beach.
- Bring your water bottleand plenty of water with you. Plastic water bottles are not sold in the park.
- Sunglasses - I always bring sunglasses with me. I personally love Goodr sunglasses because they are lightweight, durable, and have awesome National Park Designs from several National Parks like Joshua Tree, Yellowstone, Hawaii Volcanoes, Acadia, Denali, and more!
Click here to get your National Parks Edition of Goodr Sunglasses!
- Binoculars/Spotting Scope - These will help spot birds and wildlife and make them easier to identify. We tend to see waterfowl in the distance, and they are always just a bit too far to identify them without binoculars.
RV Camping at Furnace Creek Campground
RV Length: The total length is the vehicle plus trailer or rv plus tow vehicle. Only one RV unit is allowed per site.
If you choose a site that does not fit your total length, the Park reserves the right to cancel your reservation upon arrival.
Generators: Yes from 7 am to 7 pm
Hookups:
Full Hook-up Pull-through Sites: 67, 68, 69, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77
Full Hook-up Back-in Sites: 39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49, 50, 51, 52
Dump station: Yes
How to get to Campground
Death Valley and Furnace Creek Campground is extremely easy to get to from Las Vegas, NV. Drive east on Highway 160 to Pahrump, NV. then turn left on Bell Vista Road. Bell Vista Road turns into State Line Road then it dead-ends at Death Valley Junction. Turn Right onto Death Valley Junction then a quick left on California 190. Drive on California 190 into Death Valley National Park. Continue straight until you see the Furnace Creek Campground on the left directly past the visitor center.
Address
Death Valley, CA
92328
Latitude/Longitude:
36° 27' 47.0002" N
116° 52' 4.0001" W
Campground Regulations
The maximum number of people in a campsite: no more than eight people
The number of cars per campsite: two vehicles or one recreational vehicle plus secondary vehicle per site.
Checkout time: 12 pm
Quiet Hours: 10 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.
Stay Limit: 14 day stay limit
Check out Wildrose Campground for free camping in the park.
Death Valley Tours
Death Valley Semi-private Day tour from Las Vegas
⭐️ Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 11-12 hours | 🚌Check Rates and Availability
This full-day tour includes either a buffet breakfast or an a la carte lunch and bottled water as you travel via comfortable coach to the park stopping at highlights like the Rhyolite Ghost Town and the most famous Area 51 Alien Center.
You then enter Death Valley with stops at Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, Burned Wagons, point, Furnace Creek Visitor Center, Badwater Basin, Artists Palette, Zabriske Point, and Dante's View (when open) before heading back to Las Vegas.
Death Valley Sunset and Starry Night Tour from Las Vegas
⭐️ Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 11-13 hours | 🚌Check Rates and Availability
Discover Death Valley by night and day on the 12 hour tour roundtrip from Las Vegas, Nevada!
This tour allows you to discover several areas of the park by day including Dante's View (When Open), Badwater Basin, Artists Palette, Zabriske Point and then enjoy the night sky after sunset before heading back to Las Vegas.
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Death Valley National Park
⭐️ Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 8-16 hours | 🔊Check Rates and Availability
Download this self-guided audio tour and you will discover more on your Death Valley National Park Road Trip. Hear fascinating behind the scenes stories, local tips, and directions play automatically, all based on your location.
You will be guided to all of the park's famous highlights as well as the lesser known gems including the lowest point in North America that sits 200 feet below sea level, the parks most photographed vista, and a narrow one way road that zig zags between mounds of multicolored rock.
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Lodging Options in Death Valley Naytional Park
National Park Lodges often sell out months in advance; below is a list of hotels/lodges near the park.
⭐️ 4.2 of 5 Stars - The Inn at Death Valley - Click here for Rates and Availability.
This historic AAA Four Diamond resort has been the crown jewel of Death Valley since 1927, recently undergoing a $200 million restoration to bring Old Hollywood elegance back to the desert. The 66 refreshed rooms and 22 new private casitas sit among spring-fed pools at a constant 87 degrees, date palm gardens, and natural bubbling springs right inside Death Valley National Park. After exploring Badwater Basin or the dunes, unwind at the Tranquility Spa, enjoy farm-to-table dining at The Inn Dining Room, or sip craft cocktails poolside under some of the darkest skies in the country.
⭐️ 4.0 of 5 Stars - The Ranch at Death Valley - Click here for Rates and Availability.
The Ranch at Death Valley is the family-friendly heartbeat of the park, sitting right next to the National Park Service Visitor Center with 276 newly renovated rooms featuring classic mid-century style and patios or balconies overlooking the Furnace Creek Golf Course (the lowest elevation course in North America). This former working ranch offers three on-site restaurants, the must-see Last Kind Words Saloon, an ice cream and coffee bar, plus a spring-fed pool at a constant 87 degrees. After exploring Zabriskie Point or Badwater Basin, enjoy horseback rides from the stables, rent a Jeep for backcountry exploring, or relax in the town square surrounded by towering date palms.
⭐️ 4.1 of 5 Stars - Stovepipe Wells Village Hotel - Click here for Rates and Availability.
Stovepipe Wells Village has been serving Death Valley travelers for over 100 years, sitting in the heart of the park with 83 rooms offering sweeping views of the iconic Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes just steps away. This historic stopover features a refreshing outdoor pool, the Toll Road Restaurant and Badwater Saloon serving seasonal fare and all-American favorites, plus a General Store and gift shop for grab-and-go needs. After exploring nearby Mosaic Canyon or watching sunrise over the dunes, cool off in the pool or enjoy a cold drink at the saloon while the desert sunset paints the mountains.
⭐️ 4.1 of 5 Stars - Panamint Springs Resort - Click here for Rates and Availability.
Panamint Springs Resort is a small, rustic western-style retreat located 10 miles inside Death Valley National Park's western edge, offering 24 motel rooms plus tent cabins and full RV hookups with stunning views of the 11,000-foot Panamint Mountains. This privately owned oasis sits about 32 miles west of Stovepipe Wells and provides a quieter alternative to the larger park lodges, featuring an on-site restaurant serving excellent burgers and craft brews, plus a well-stocked general store and gas station. After exploring nearby Darwin Falls or Father Crowley Vista Point, relax on the terrace with views of distant sand dunes or grab a cold beer and watch the desert sunset.
Click this link or the map below for a full list of lodging options available near the park.
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