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Saline Valley Campground (Primitive)

15 sitesFirst-come, first-servedIn Death Valley National Park
Information Board at entrance to Campround
Saline Valley Campground is primitive camping only, with limited infrastructure and facilities. · NPS Photo
Campsites
15
How to get a site
First-come, first-served
RVs
Not allowed
Trailers
Not allowed
Fee
Free
Coordinates
36.8087, -117.7694
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36.8087, -117.7694 · Park boundary: National Park Service

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About · Real sources only

This is a clothing-optional hot spring area approximately 35 miles from the nearest paved road. A high-clearance vehicle and all-terrain tires are necessary to access this campground and road/weather conditions may necessitate 4-wheel drive. This campground is located at 1,375ft, but requires navigating either North Pass at 7,300ft or South Pass at 5,997ft and may be inaccessible due to winter conditions.

Hours & season
Every day
All Day

Open year-round, first-come-first-served.

Campsites · 15 total
10 first-come, first-served
Camping fees
Camping FeeFree

(Death Valley entrance fee or Annual/Lifetime Pass required)

Reservations

No reservations, all sites are first come first served.

Access & accessibility
RVs
Not allowed
Trailers
Not allowed
Access roads
Unpaved Roads - 4WD/High clearance required
Classification
Primitive Camping Areas
Wheelchair access

Not wheelchair accessible.

ADA facilities

Not ADA accessible.

Weather

Check the weather forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/vef/rec/index.php?loc=DV

Photos · Real imagery only
Vault Toilet with view of the mountains in the background
NPS Photo
Dirt road leading into camping area with mountains in the background
NPS Photo
Warm springs pool with mountains in the background
NPS Photo
Contact
Phone760-786-3200
EmailDeva_Information@nps.gov
Official pageOn nps.gov →

Location, hours, and facility details confirmed against the National Park Service registry.

National Park Service registry

Checked 2026-08-04

Common questions

Can you reserve a campsite at Saline Valley Campground (Primitive)?

No. All 10 sites at Saline Valley Campground (Primitive) in Death Valley National Park are first-come, first-served, so arrive early in the season.

How many campsites does Saline Valley Campground (Primitive) have?

Saline Valley Campground (Primitive) in Death Valley National Park has 15 campsites.

What is the maximum RV length at Saline Valley Campground (Primitive)?

Saline Valley Campground (Primitive) does not take RVs.

How much does it cost to camp at Saline Valley Campground (Primitive)?

Saline Valley Campground (Primitive) in Death Valley National Park is free. Park entrance fees may still apply.

Is Saline Valley Campground (Primitive) wheelchair accessible?

Saline Valley Campground (Primitive) in Death Valley National Park: Not wheelchair accessible.

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