Death Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping

Overview

PLEASE BE AWARE: These are primitive sites that do not offer water, electricity, toilet access, or any amenities. Most primitive roadside campsites require a high clearance vehicle, and 4-wheel drive is highly encouraged. Road conditions can change quickly.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

RV

Fee

From $10 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

760-786-3200

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Death Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Harmony Borax Works Self Guided WalkHike · 15-35 Minutes · 1.3 mi from camp

  Harmony Borax Works was instrumental in drawing people to Death Valley in the late 1800s and in the subsequent popularity of the Furnace Creek area. National Park Service

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• Harmony Borax Works Self Guided WalkHike · 15-35 Minutes · 1.3 mi from camp

  Harmony Borax Works was instrumental in drawing people to Death Valley in the late 1800s and in the subsequent popularity of the Furnace Creek area. National Park Service

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• Golden Canyon TrailheadTrailhead · 3.0 mi from campShow on map
• Zabriskie Point TrailheadTrailhead · 4.2 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Zabriskie PointViewpoint · 4.2 mi from camp

  The spectacular views from Zabriskie Point are some of the most photographed in Death Valley National Park. OpenStreetMap

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• Wildlife Viewing PlatformViewpoint · 0.4 mi from campShow on map
• Manly BeaconPeak · 807 ft · 3.5 mi from campShow on map
• Nevares PeakPeak · 2,835 ft · 4.8 mi from campShow on map
• Dry fallWaterfall · 13.5 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.