Photo: Ronald Gaddis

Stovepipe Wells Campground

190 sites · $9–$18 · First come, first served · RVs OK

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First come, first served$9–$18 / night

No reservations. Sites are first come, first served, so arrive early.

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190Sites

190First come

$9–$18Per night

YesRVs

28 tent only

Reservations

All sites are first come, first served, however NPS reserves the right to hold sites for administrative needs at any time.

Fees

Stovepipe Wells Camping - Standard Rate Standard Campsite Rate per night. Pay fee using a credit/debit card at the automated fee machine in the campground.	$18.00
Stovepipe Wells Camping - Senior & Access Pass Rate Reduced rate for Senior and Access pass holders. Pay fee using a credit/debit card at the automated fee machine in the campground.	$9.00

Season & hours

Open from late fall through mid-to-late April. Closed seasonally during extreme heat.

⛔ Closed for Summer: Apr 20, 2027 – Oct 14, 2027

⛔ Delayed Opening: Oct 15, 2027 – Oct 23, 2027

Amenities

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

RVs, trailers & access

RVs	Allowed
Trailers	Allowed
RV notes	The sites are very narrow and somewhat short.
Roads	Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
Type	Limited Development Campground
Campfires	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.
Wheelchair	Road and site surface is very flat, but dirt/gravel.
ADA	All sites are ADA friendly, however no sites are strictly ADA. The surface is very flat, however it is a dirt/gravel material. Restrooms have an ADA stall.
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 offered at the Stovepipe Wells Ranger Station just down the road.
Also	Supplies and services such as firewood, ice, showers, and other needs may be purchased at the privately operated Stovepipe Wells Resort nearby.

Getting there

Stovepipe Wells, Stovepipe Wells, CA 92328

Located on CA190 just 24 miles (39 km) west of Furnace Creek.

Contact

760-786-3200 · deva_information@nps.gov

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About Stovepipe Wells

Open seasonally, typically late fall through mid-to-late April. First-come, first-served campground located at sea level. Fee is paid at the pay station at the front of the campground. Campground is next to the Stovepipe Wells general store, ranger station, and a privately operated RV park. Guests are welcome to visit Stovepipe Wells Village to purchase pool/shower passes and use free hotel wifi.

Photos

A rectangular building with mens and womens doors on opposite ends & a third door in center. — Bathroom facilities at Stovepipe Wells Campground. · NPS/C. Rohe

Wooden sign on post reads Tent Area Parking Only. Wood Gathering Prohibited. — There is a tent only area in the northside of the campground. · NPS/J.Gray

4 metal picnic tables surround a metal fire ring on an open, gravel area. — The group fire ring is only place wood fires are permitted in Stovepipe Wells Campground. · NPS/C. Rohe

At least 8 tents line up on a gravel surface surrounded by cars. — Winter and Spring can lead to busy campgrounds. · NPS photo

Large mountains in the distance fill the background of an open, gravel lot with 2 RVs. — The Stovepipe Wells Campground is in an open area with views of the surrounding mountains. · NPS/J.Gray

Campsites

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

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Wed, Nov 11

Tonight

63°F

Clear

Thu, Nov 12

Day

82°F

Sunny

Thu, Nov 12

Night

62°F

Mostly Clear

Fri, Nov 13

Day

81°F

Mostly Sunny

Fri, Nov 13

Night

60°F

Isolated Rain Showers

Sat, Nov 14

Day

74°F

Mostly Sunny

Sat, Nov 14

Night

59°F

Partly Cloudy

Sun, Nov 15

Day

75°F

Mostly Sunny

Source: National Weather Service (weather.gov)

🔥 Wildfires nearby

No active fire perimeters nearby. ✅

Source: National Interagency Fire Center (WFIGS)

🗓️ Typical weather

Get the most accurate weather forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/vef/rec/index.php?loc=DV

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 30 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

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