Photo: Ronald Gaddis

Sunset Campground

230 sites · $9–$18 · First come, first served · RVs to 60 ft

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First come, first served$9–$18 / nightClosed now: Delayed opening

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

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230Sites

230First come

$9–$18Per night

60 ftRVs

Reservations

All sites are first come, first served, however the NPS reserves the right to reserve sites at any time due to management needs.

Fees

Sunset Campground Camping - Standard Rate Pay fee using credit/debit card at the automated fee machine in the campground.	$18.00
Sunset Campground Camping - Senior/Access Pass Rate Reduced rate for valid Senior & Access pass holders. Pay fee using a credit/debit card at the automated fee machine in the campground.	$9.00

Season & hours

Typically open late fall through mid-to-late April. All sites are first-come, first-served. However, the NPS reserves the right to reserve sites at any time due to management needs. Occupy a site and then pay using the automated fee machine using card or head across the street to the visitor center to pay.

⛔ Closed for Summer: Apr 27, 2027 – Oct 14, 2027

⛔ Delayed opening: Oct 15, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026

Amenities

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

RVs, trailers & access

RVs	Allowed, up to 60 ft
Trailers	Allowed, up to 50 ft
RV notes	All camp sites are gravel each accessed by paved roadway with the exception of the overflow camping areas are accessed by gravel roadways.
Roads	Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Type	Developed Campground
Campfires	There are two group fire rings in the camp. No personal fire grates or charcoal grills are allowed. Gas burning stoves are permitted.
Wheelchair	ADA parking and access to one (1) comfort station located on the west side of the campground at the end of “D” roadway.
ADA	There are paved roadways within the campground with the exception of the overflow camping areas. There is ADA parking and access to one (1) comfort station located on the west side of the campground at the end of “D” roadway.
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	Usually available for a fee at the general store less than 1 mile away. Open Wi-Fi is regularly available at the Furnace Creek Visitor Center.
Also	Supplies and services such as showers, ice, and firewood are available for purchase nearby at Furnace Creek Ranch (less than a mile away) as well as other privately operated resorts within the park.

Getting there

Furnace Creek, Furnace Creek, CA 92328

Gravel road across from the Timbisha Shoshone village.

Contact

760-786-3200 · deva_info@nps.gov

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About Sunset

***Scheduled to open mid to late November 2026. Check our Alerts and Conditions page for up-to-date information. Open seasonally, typically late fall through mid-April. First-come, first-served, large campground that rarely fills. This location has little to no vegetation and is comprised of desert gravels. Car and tent camping is permitted. No picnic tables or fire rings. Campfires are not allowed in Sunset except at a few established community fire grates within the campground.

Photos

a long distance view of RVs and trailers in a gravel area with distant mountains — Sunset Campground is in a flat alluvial area with distant views of mountains. · NPS Photo / Jason Gray

a roadway through gravel with RVs parked at spots marked by cement curbs — Sunset Campground is in a flat alluvial area with distant views of mountains. · NPS / J. Jurado

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

85°F

Sunny

Thu, Nov 12

Night

62°F

Mostly Clear

Fri, Nov 13

Day

85°F

Mostly Sunny

Fri, Nov 13

Night

58°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

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

Rules

Generator Hours: 7 AM to 9 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. No charcoal grills. 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 in 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: All unattended food, garbage or cooking equipment must be sealed in a vehicle or a solid, non-pliable, animal resistant container.

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
🥾 Desolation Canyon 1.5 mi

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