The park service lists 12 campgrounds with 782 sites in all.
| Campground | Sites | Booking | From | RVs | Amenities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Campground | 230 | First come | $18 | Yes, up to 60 ft | dump station, water |
| Stovepipe Wells Campground | 190 | First come | $18 | Yes | dump station, water |
| Furnace Creek Campground | 136 | Reservable | $30 | Yes | hookups, dump station, water |
| Texas Springs Campground | 106 | First come | $20 | Yes, up to 35 ft | dump station, water |
| Mesquite Spring Campground | 40 | First come | $10 | Yes | dump station, water |
| Wildrose Campground | 23 | First come | n/a | Yes, up to 25 ft | none listed |
| Saline Valley Campground (Primitive) | 15 | First come | n/a | No | none listed |
| Emigrant Campground | 10 | First come | n/a | No | water |
| Homestake Campground (Primitive) | 10 | First come | n/a | No | none listed |
| Mahogany Flat Campground (Primitive) | 9 | First come | n/a | Yes, up to 25 ft | none listed |
| Eureka Dunes Campground (Primitive) | 7 | First come | n/a | Yes | none listed |
| Thorndike Campground (Primitive) | 6 | First come | n/a | No | none listed |
RVs and trailers
8 of 12 campgrounds take RVs. The longest RV listed is 60 feet (Sunset Campground). 1 campground has electric hookups (Furnace Creek Campground). 5 have a dump station. RV lengths are the park service’s maximums; many sites in a campground are shorter, so book a site that fits.
Booking a site
1 of the campgrounds take reservations, usually on Recreation.gov. 11 keep some first-come, first-served sites: arrive early, especially on summer weekends.
What the park says about reservations at Furnace Creek Campground: “During the cooler winter season, the campground is fully open. Reservations are accepted from October 15 to April 15. Make reservations from 5 days to 6 months in advance by calling 877-444-6777 or visiting www.recreation.gov. The remainder of the year, the campground reduces to 41 sites and is firs”
Campfires
- Sunset Campground: There are two group fire rings in the camp. No personal fire grates or charcoal grills are allowed. Gas burning stoves are permitted.
- Stovepipe Wells Campground: Gas burning stoves are permitted. Charcoal grills are prohibited. Fires may are permitted in NPS provided rings, however this campground has only 28 tent only sites with firegrates.
- Furnace Creek Campground: Fires must be in an NPS provided grate. Barbeque grills are prohibited. Gas burning stoves are allowed.
- Texas Springs Campground: For cooking stoves, use gas burning stoves only. No charcoal grills are provided. Wood fires are permitted within the provided NPS firegrates. Do not leave fires smoldering or unattended.
Fire rules change with conditions. Bring no firewood from home; buy it near the park.
Lodges and cabins in the park
Places the park service lists as lodging:
- The Inn at Death Valley: A private resort within Death Valley National Park, featuring oasis-like landscaping and a historic ornate lodging and restaurant.
In-park lodges are run by park concessioners and often book up months ahead.
Sources
- National Park Service Data API: campgrounds and places (public domain)
Last checked 1 November 2026.