Furnace Creek Campground
36.4658, -116.8682 · Park boundary: National Park Service
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 late-April through early-October each year, the campground reduces to 41 sites and is first-come, first-served.
- Every day
- All Day
Open year round, but reservations are accepted only from October 15 to April 15. During the summer months, some loops within the campground close.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
Standard campsite. No more than eight people and two vehicles or one recreational vehicle per site. Larger groups wishing to camp together can reserve group sites at the Furnace Creek Campground.
Standard RV/Tent site fee $30 (half-price for Senior and Access pass holders) plus $14 Utility Fee (not discounted). Full Hookup Sites provide 30/50-amp electrical service, sewer, and water.
These group sites are suitable for 9-15 people and up to 4 vehicles. There are no group site discounts or reduced rates for Senior/Access pass holders.
These group sites are suitable for 9 to 40 people and up to 10 vehicles. There are no group site discounts or reduced rates for Senior/Access pass holders.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
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.
- Amphitheater
- Yes - seasonal
- Camp store
- Yes - year round
- Drinking water
- Yes - year round
- Dump station
- Yes - year round
- Host on site
- Yes - seasonal
- Toilets
- Flush Toilets - year round
- Trash & recycling
- Yes - year round
- Cell reception
- No
- Firewood for sale
- No
- Food storage lockers
- No
- Ice for sale
- No
- Internet
- No
- Laundry
- No
- Showers
- None
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
- RVs
- Allowed
- Trailers
- Allowed
- Access roads
- Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
- Classification
- Developed Campground
- Cell service
- 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).
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.
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.
Fires must be in an NPS provided grate. Barbeque grills are prohibited. Gas burning stoves are allowed.
Additional services such as showers and laundry facilities are available for a fee nearby at privately owned Furnace Creek Ranch.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
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.
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 through March offers pleasant temperatures.
Generator Hours: 7 AM to 7 PM. Do not leave generators running unattended. Quiet Hours:10 PM to 7 AM. Camping Limits: 1 recreational vehicle with tow, 2 cars, or 4 motorcycles. 8 people per site. Stay limited to 14 days. No holding or reserving sites. Check-out Time:12 PM Noon Campfires: No wood gathering. Fires only in NPS fire grates as provided. Fires must not be left smoldering or unattended. No trash in fire grate. Wastewater: Dump all liquid waste, including dishwater, only at sanitary stations. Place container under your trailer or camper drain to be emptied at the dump area. Do not wash dishes or bathe at water spigots or rest rooms. No dumping of solid waste in sites or restrooms. Pets: Must be confined or on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Do not leave unattended. Allowed along roads, in campground, and in developed areas only. Owners are responsible for cleanup. Food/Trash: unattended food, garbage or cooking equipment must be sealed in a vehicle or a solid container. Do not feed wildlife.
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