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Furnace Creek Campground

136 sites · $30–$60 · Reservations · RVs OK

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Reservations$30–$60 / night

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136Sites

136Reservable

$30–$60Per night

YesRVs

45 tent only18 electric hookups5 group35 walk-in / boat-in

Reservations

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 first-come, first-served. Note: The NPS reserves the right to hold reserved sites at any time due to management needs.

Fees

Standard RV/Tent Sites Standard campsite. No more than eight people and two vehicles or one recreational vehicle per site. Larger groups wishing to camp together can reserve group sites at the Furnace Creek Campground.	$30.00
Full Hook-up Sites Standard RV/Tent site fee $30 (half-price for Senior and Access pass holders) plus $14 Utility Fee (not discounted). Full Hookup Sites provide 30/50-amp electrical service, sewer, and water.	$44.00
Group Sites #3, 4, 5 These group sites are suitable for 9-15 people and up to 4 vehicles. There are no group site discounts or reduced rates for Senior/Access pass holders.	$40.00
Group Sites #1 and #2 These group sites are suitable for 9 to 40 people and up to 10 vehicles. There are no group site discounts or reduced rates for Senior/Access pass holders.	$60.00

Season & hours

Open year round, but reservations are accepted only from October 15 to April 15. During the summer months, some loops within the campground close.

Amenities

Toilets · Flush Toilets - year round
Showers · none
Drinking water · year round
Trash / recycling · year round
Laundry · none
Camp store · year round
Firewood for sale · none
Ice for sale · none
Food storage lockers · none
Dump station · year round
Amphitheater · seasonal
Camp host · seasonal
Cell reception · none
Internet · none

RVs, trailers & access

RVs	Allowed
Trailers	Allowed
RV notes	Sites 22, 49, 77, and 84 allow RV and trailers. Sites 115, 147, & 149 are strictly tent only.
Roads	Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Type	Developed Campground
Campfires	Fires must be in an NPS provided grate. Barbeque grills are prohibited. Gas burning stoves are allowed.
Wheelchair	All ADA and ADA accessible sites are level with plenty of room to move about the sites. Additionally, most other non ADA sites in the campground are very ADA friendly minus the tent walk-in loop #'s 116-146.
ADA	Site #'s 22 and 147 are ADA sites with modified firegrates and picnic tables. The asphalt parking surface is level with a nearby unpaved area for tents. 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. The asphalt parking surface is level with a nearby unpaved area for tents. 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.
Cell	Cell service is very spotty. Not all carriers offer reception in Death Valley. Expect zero connectivity during periods of higher-than-normal visitation (holidays, weekends, special events).
Internet	Free Wi-Fi is available at the Furnace Creek Visitor Center and Furnace Creek Ranch Hotel, just down the road.
Also	Additional services such as showers and laundry facilities are available for a fee nearby at privately owned Furnace Creek Ranch.

Getting there

Furnace Creek Campground, Death Valley, CA 92328

From Las Vegas area, head east on Blue Diamond/Hwy 160 to Pahrump, NV. Continue through Pahrump and then turn left on Bell Vista Road. Take Bell Vista Road as it turns into State Line Road and dead ends at Death Valley Junction. From Death Valley Junction turn right and then a quick left on CA190. Follow CA190 into the park and Furnace Creek. The Furnace Creek Campground is on the left directly past the visitor center.

Contact

(760) 786-3203 · deva_information@nps.gov

Other campgrounds in Death Valley

About Furnace Creek

Furnace Creek Campground, near the Visitor Center at 190ft below sea level, is the only NPS campground in the park that accepts reservations. It offers full RV hookups and dry RV/tent sites. Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance for dates between October 15th and April 15th. As the most popular campground in the park, reservations are strongly recommended. From late-April through mid-October each year, the campground reduces to 41 sites and is first-come, first-served.

Photos

a small building with a flagpole — Rangers are available to take campground fees. · NPS

a truck and camper on a paved site with sparse vegetation — Sites are paved to accommodate level trailer parking. · NPS

tents set up on gravel — Tenting is permitted, and picnic tables and fire rings are provided. · NPS

a campground with trailers and tents — This campground offers moderate space between sites and occasional trees. · NPS

Campsites

Site-by-site details (sizes, hookups, shade) for this campground are coming soon.

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Wed, Nov 11

Tonight

61°F

Clear

Thu, Nov 12

Day

86°F

Sunny

Thu, Nov 12

Night

62°F

Mostly Clear

Fri, Nov 13

Day

85°F

Mostly Sunny

Fri, Nov 13

Night

59°F

Patchy Blowing Dust

Sat, Nov 14

Day

78°F

Mostly Sunny

Sat, Nov 14

Night

57°F

Partly Cloudy

Sun, Nov 15

Day

79°F

Mostly Sunny

Source: National Weather Service (weather.gov)

🔥 Wildfires nearby

No active fire perimeters nearby. ✅

Source: National Interagency Fire Center (WFIGS)

🗓️ Typical weather

Furnace Creek Campground is located below sea level and will be too hot for most campers from mid-April through mid-October. Many nights during these months, temperatures might not drop below 90 degrees F. November through March offers pleasant temperatures.

Rules

Generator Hours: 7 AM to 7 PM. Do not leave generators running unattended. Quiet Hours:10 PM to 7 AM. Camping Limits: 1 recreational vehicle with tow, 2 cars, or 4 motorcycles. 8 people per site. Stay limited to 14 days. No holding or reserving sites. Check-out Time:12 PM Noon Campfires: No wood gathering. Fires only in NPS fire grates as provided. Fires must not be left smoldering or unattended. No trash in fire grate. Wastewater: Dump all liquid waste, including dishwater, only at sanitary stations. Place container under your trailer or camper drain to be emptied at the dump area. Do not wash dishes or bathe at water spigots or rest rooms. No dumping of solid waste in sites or restrooms. Pets: Must be confined or on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Do not leave unattended. Allowed along roads, in campground, and in developed areas only. Owners are responsible for cleanup. Food/Trash: unattended food, garbage or cooking equipment must be sealed in a vehicle or a solid container. Do not feed wildlife.

Trails near camp

🥾 Harmony Borax Furnace Creek Bike Path 1.3 mi
🥾 Harmony Borax Interpretive Trail 0.4 mi
🥾 Golden Canyon 1.2 mi
🥾 Golden Canyon to Zabriskie 1.8 mi
🥾 Gower Gulch Golden Canyon Connector 0.8 mi
🥾 Gower Badlands Loop 0.3 mi
🥾 Gower Gulch 2.4 mi
🥾 Zabriskie Point 0.2 mi

Campground information from the National Park Service. Confirm current status with the park before you go.