Rangers are available to take campground fees.
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About
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 April 16 through October 14 each year, the campground reduces to 41 sites and is first-come, first-served.
Campsites
Location
Furnace Creek Campground
Death Valley, CA 92328
Fees
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.
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.
Make a Reservation →Directions
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.
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-March offer pleasant temperatures.
Accessibility
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.
Free Wi-Fi is available at the Furnace Creek Visitor Center and Furnace Creek Ranch Hotel, just down the road.
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).
Fires must be in an NPS provided grate. Barbeque grills are prohibited. Gas burning stoves are allowed.
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Sites 22, 49, 77, and 84 allow RV and trailers. Sites 115, 147, & 149 are strictly tent only.
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Additional services such as showers and laundry facilities are available for a fee nearby at privately owned Furnace Creek Ranch.
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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.
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Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Developed Campground