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Thorndike Campground (Primitive)

6 sites · Free · First come, first served · No RVs

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About Thorndike Campground (Primitive)

***No Potable Water Available in the Wildrose Area. Closest available water ~38 miles north at Stovepipe Wells, CA. First-come, first-served primitive, forested campground with no additional fee located at 7,400' elevation. Accessible to high clearance vehicles (no longer than 25') and 4x4 may be necessary. Closest available water ~38 miles north at Stovepipe Wells. May still be impacted by snowy/icy conditions in late spring.

Photos

2' metal tent sign on top of small wood horizontal sign on a post reads, Thorndike Campground.
Entrance Sign for Thorndike Campground · NPS Photo / J.Gray
30' diameter flat space with a metal picnic table surrounded by tall trees..
Most sites include space for tent, fire ring, and metal picnic table. · NPS Photo / J.Gray
Orange 2-person tent set-up on flat dirt space set back between 2 tall trees.
All sites are spacious and surrounded by tall trees. · NPS Photo / J.Gray
4 stone steps lead from road to flat dirt area surrounded by small shrubs & trees.
This primitive campground is within a pinyon pine and juniper forest. · NPS/C. Rohe
Large flat dirt area with a metal table in the center densely surrounded by tall trees.
Most campsites offer a mixture of shade and sun. · NPS/C. Rohe

Campsites

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

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Clear
Wed, Nov 11
Tonight
38°F
Clear
Sunny
Thu, Nov 12
Day
54°F
Sunny
Partly Cloudy
Thu, Nov 12
Night
37°F
Partly Cloudy
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
Fri, Nov 13
Day
51°F
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
Scattered Rain Showers
Fri, Nov 13
Night
33°F
Scattered Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Sat, Nov 14
Day
46°F
Mostly Sunny
Partly Cloudy
Sat, Nov 14
Night
32°F
Partly Cloudy
Mostly Sunny
Sun, Nov 15
Day
48°F
Mostly Sunny
Source: National Weather Service (weather.gov)

🔥 Wildfires nearby

No active fire perimeters nearby. ✅

Source: National Interagency Fire Center (WFIGS)

🗓️ Typical weather

Due to high elevation (7,400'), this area may be 30 degrees cooler than the lower Death Valley areas and can be snowy in winter and spring. Check the weather forecast here: https://www.weather.gov/vef/RecDV

Rules

Quiet Hours:10 PM to 7 AM. Camping Limits: 1 recreational vehicle w/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 Camp Fires: No wood gathering. Fires only in NPS firegrates as provided. Fires must not be left smoldering or unattended. No trash in firegrate. Fire restrictions are in effect from 6/15-9/15; during this time, no open flames are allowed, but controlled flame devices with shut off valves and gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel sources are allowed. Waste Water: No dumping allowed at this location. 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.