Sunset Campground is in a flat alluvial area with distant views of mountains.
Photo: NPS Photo / Jason Gray
About
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 however each site DOES NOT offer a fire grate or picnic table. Campfires are not allowed in Sunset except at a few established community fire grates within the campground. Fee is paid at the pay stations in the campground.
Campsites
Location
Furnace Creek
Furnace Creek, CA 92328
Fees
Hours
Typically open mid-to-late October to mid-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.
Reservations
All sites are first come, first served, however the NPS reserves the right to reserve sites at any time due to management needs.
Directions
Gravel road across from the Timbisha Shoshone village.
Weather
Get the most current weather forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/vef/rec/index.php?loc=DV
Accessibility
ADA parking and access to one (1) comfort station located on the west side of the campground at the end of “D” roadway.
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.
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).
There are two group fire rings in the camp. No personal fire grates or charcoal grills are allowed. Gas burning stoves are permitted.
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All camp sites are gravel each accessed by paved roadway with the exception of the overflow camping areas are accessed by gravel roadways.
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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.
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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.
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Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Developed Campground