Emigrant Campground

Overview

The campground, water system, and restrooms at Emigrant have been closed since late August 2025 due to flood damage. The damage to the 5-mile-long water pipe and associated water system is substantial and there is no estimated repair date. First-come, first-served tent-only campground with no additional fee.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, Free camping

Sites

10 campsites

Fee

Free

Reservations

No online reservations listed

Phone

760-786-3200

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Emigrant Campground, 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

• Mosaic Canyon TrailheadTrailhead · 6.9 mi from campShow on map
• Cottonwood Canyon TrailheadTrailhead · 7.2 mi from campShow on map
• Grotto Canyon TrailheadTrailhead · 9.0 mi from campShow on map
• Harmony Borax Works Self Guided WalkHike · 15-35 Minutes · 19.7 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 · 19.7 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

  Show on map

Scenic sights

• Tucki MountainPeak · 6,726 ft · 5.4 mi from campShow on map
• Pinto PeakPeak · 7,507 ft · 7.8 mi from campShow on map
• Mesquite Flat Sand DunesViewpoint · 9.8 mi from campShow on map
• TurnoutViewpoint · 10.0 mi from campShow on map

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

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date.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