Camping Guide for Furnace Creek Campground, Death Valley National Park

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.

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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)

Group Sites #3, 4, 5 $35.00/Night (9-15) people, up to 4 vehicles. No discount for Lifetime Pass.

Group Sites #1 and #2 $60/night (9-40) people, up to 10 vehicles. No discount for Lifetime Pass.

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.

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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 Forget 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!

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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

Furnace Creek Campground
Death Valley, CA
92328

Latitude/Longitude:

Latitude

36° 27' 47.0002" N

Longitude

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

Lodging Options in Death Valley Naytional Park

⭐️ 4.5 of 5 Stars - The Inn at Death Valley - Click here for Rates and Availability.

A AAA Four-Diamond historic resort welcoming Hollywood elite and adventurers since 1927, perched on a hillside overlooking the shimmering Badwater salt flats and the Panamint Mountains!

The 66 rooms and 22 private casitas feature stunning views, wet bars, sleeper sofas, guest robes, and every modern comfort, while the spring-fed pool at a constant 87 degrees is one of the most refreshing swimming experiences in any national park. Amenities include the elegant Inn Dining Room, Pool Cafe, a full-service spa, sauna, tennis, volleyball and basketball courts, fitness center, and free WiFi. Dress code applies for dinner. Open year-round!

⭐️ 4.0 of 5 Stars - The Ranch at Death Valley - Click here for Rates and Availability.

The family-friendly heartbeat of Death Valley, sitting right next to the National Park Visitor Center surrounded by towering date palms and the lowest-elevation golf course in North America!

The 276 newly renovated mid-century style rooms feature patios or balconies, mini-fridges, air conditioning, satellite TV, and free WiFi. Amenities include three restaurants, the Last Kind Words Saloon, an ice cream and coffee bar, an 87-degree spring-fed pool, tennis, basketball, volleyball, a kids playground, Jeep and bicycle rentals, horseback riding, a general store, post office, gas station, EV charging, and an on-site Borax Museum. Pet friendly and open year-round!

⭐️ 4.1 of 5 Stars - Stovepipe Wells Village Hotel - Click here for Rates and Availability.

A classic Old West style desert outpost sitting right inside Death Valley National Park, just steps from the otherworldly Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes and Mosaic Canyon!

All 82 rooms feature air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and free WiFi, with outdoor heated pool, the Toll Road Restaurant serving fresh seasonal fare, the Badwater Saloon with full bar, a gift shop, general store, gas station, EV charging, and free parking. The stargazing here is absolutely legendary. Pet friendly, open year-round, and 24-hour front desk!

⭐️ 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.

Lodging Options Near Death Valley National Park

⭐️ 4.1 of 5 Stars - Death Valley Inn and RV Park - Click here for Rates and Availability.

The best-equipped gateway motel in Beatty, Nevada, just 8 miles from the Death Valley entrance with a beautiful pool and hot tub overlooking the desert!

All rooms feature flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, microwaves, coffee makers, granite bathrooms, and free WiFi, with a furnished terrace, BBQ grills, shaded seating, laundry facilities, and free parking all on site. A complimentary continental breakfast is included with your stay. Pet friendly and open year-round!

Click this link or the map below for a full list of lodging options available near the park.

Best Death Valley National Park Tours & Activities

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.