A camper enjoys their time at Mesquite campground.
Photo: NPS/K. Moses
About
First-come, first-served campground at an elevation of 1,800 feet, located 2 miles off of the Scotty’s Castle Road below Grapevine Canyon. It is a great base camp for your adventures in the northern parts of Death ValIey National Park. It is surrounded by desert mountains and geological features. Each site has a fire grate and picnic table. There are no hook-ups available. Fee is paid at the automatic pay station at the front of the campground.
Campsites
Location
PO Box 337
Death Valley, CA 92328
Fees
Hours
Mesquite Spring Campground sustained extensive damage from severe rain and flash flooding in late December 2025. The campground will remain closed until repairs enable safe reopening and use.
Reservations
The campground is first-come, first-served. NPS reserves the right to reserve sites for management needs. Occupy your site first, then pay using the automated fee machine.
Directions
Off of CA190 at the junction for Scotty’s Castle road, travel north thirty-three (33) miles and turn left onto the campground access road. Travel two (2) miles on campground access road to the Mesquite Campground entrance. Note: Access is closed until further notice if traveling from Nevada through Grapevine Canyon on Nevada Highway 267.
Weather
Check the weather forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/vef/rec/index.php?loc=DV
Accessibility
ADA access to one (1) comfort station located in the center of the campground.
Wood fires are allowed in the provided metal firegrates.
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The camp sites are a mixture of gravel and paved each accessed by paved roadway.
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There are paved roadways within the campground. There is ADA access to one (1) comfort station located in the center of the campground.
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Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Limited Development Campground