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Stovepipe Wells Campground

190 sitesFirst-come, first-servedIn Death Valley National Park
A rectangular building with mens and womens doors on opposite ends & a third door in center.
Bathroom facilities at Stovepipe Wells Campground. · NPS/C. Rohe
Campsites
190
How to get a site
First-come, first-served
RVs
Allowed — max length not published
Fee
$18 / night
Coordinates
36.6066, -117.1478
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36.6066, -117.1478 · Park boundary: National Park Service

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Open seasonally, typically late fall through mid-to-late April. First-come, first-served campground located at sea level. Fee is paid at the pay station at the front of the campground. Campground is adjacent to the Stovepipe Wells general store, ranger station, and a privately operated RV park. Guests are welcome to visit Stovepipe Wells Village to purchase pool and shower passes or take advantage of complimentary Wi-Fi.

Every day
All Day

Open from late fall through mid-to-late April. Closed seasonally during extreme heat.

  • Closed for Summer · Apr 20, 2026 – Oct 14, 2026 · Closed
28
Tent-only
190 first-come, first-served
Stovepipe Wells Camping - Standard Rate$18

Standard Campsite Rate per night. Pay fee using a credit/debit card at the automated fee machine in the campground.

Stovepipe Wells Camping - Senior & Access Pass Rate$9

Reduced rate for Senior and Access pass holders. Pay fee using a credit/debit card at the automated fee machine in the campground.

All sites are first come, first served, however NPS reserves the right to hold sites for administrative needs at any time.

Camp store
Yes - year round
Drinking water
Yes - seasonal
Dump station
Yes - seasonal
Firewood for sale
Yes - year round
Host on site
Yes - seasonal
Ice for sale
Yes - year round
Toilets
Flush Toilets - seasonal
Trash & recycling
Yes - year round
Amphitheater
No
Cell reception
No
Food storage lockers
No
Internet
No
Laundry
No
Showers
None
RVs
Allowed
Trailers
Allowed
Access roads
Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
Classification
Limited Development 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).
Wheelchair access

Road and site surface is very flat, but dirt/gravel.

ADA facilities

All sites are ADA friendly, however no sites are strictly ADA. The surface is very flat, however it is a dirt/gravel material. Restrooms have an ADA stall.

Fires & stoves

Gas burning stoves are permitted. Charcoal grills are prohibited. Fires may are permitted in NPS provided rings, however this campground has only 28 tent only sites with firegrates.

Also worth knowing

Supplies and services such as firewood, ice, showers, and other needs may be purchased at the privately operated Stovepipe Wells Resort nearby.

Located on CA190 just 24 miles (39 km) west of Furnace Creek.

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

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 30 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.

The campground is rectangular shaped, approximately 500 feet wide and 600 feet deep. At the entrance, there is a campground fee collection area to the right at a stop sign. An automated fee machine is labeled “pay fee here.” A dark brown informational bulletin board with a glass window is to the left of the fee station. Signs behind the glass include campground rules, do not feed wild animals, and rules for pets in the campground. 170 feet straight beyond the entrance is the campground’s restroom. Restroom is a beige metal building with privacy walls extending from the sides. Men’s room is to the left, women’s room to the right. A square concrete area extends from the center of the building about 15 feet. There is an approximately three inch step up to the concrete surface from the surrounding gravel. An overhang roof structure to the west of the restroom is over a dishwashing sink. The entire campground surface is gravel. To the right of the entrance is a public picnic area with three metal tables. To the left of the entrance are eight group tent sites. Four long rows of RV spaces are perpendicular to the entrance road. These spaces are designated by curbs and posts at the back, center of each site. About 20 tent-only spaces with metal picnic tables line the north border of the campground. No other spaces have tables, and there are no fire rings in the campground. The campground is surrounded by a wide expanse of rocky desert valley floor with short mesquite bushes. Tall mountains with sharply eroded canyons border the valley floor on all sides.

Wooden sign on post reads Tent Area Parking Only. Wood Gathering Prohibited.
NPS/J.Gray
4 metal picnic tables surround a metal fire ring on an open, gravel area.
NPS/C. Rohe
At least 8 tents line up on a gravel surface surrounded by cars.
NPS photo
Large mountains in the distance fill the background of an open, gravel lot with 2 RVs.
NPS/J.Gray
AddressStovepipe Wells · Stovepipe Wells, CA 92328
Official pageOn nps.gov →

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

National Park Service registry

Checked 2026-08-04

Can you reserve a campsite at Stovepipe Wells Campground?

No. All 190 sites at Stovepipe Wells Campground in Death Valley National Park are first-come, first-served, so arrive early in the season.

How many campsites does Stovepipe Wells Campground have?

Stovepipe Wells Campground in Death Valley National Park has 190 campsites.

What is the maximum RV length at Stovepipe Wells Campground?

Stovepipe Wells Campground takes RVs, but the National Park Service does not publish a maximum length for it. Call the park before booking a long rig.

How much does it cost to camp at Stovepipe Wells Campground?

Stovepipe Wells Campground in Death Valley National Park charges between $9 and $18 per night, depending on the site type.

Are there showers at Stovepipe Wells Campground?

No. Stovepipe Wells Campground in Death Valley National Park does not list showers.

Is there drinking water at Stovepipe Wells Campground?

Yes. Stovepipe Wells Campground in Death Valley National Park lists drinking water: Yes - seasonal.

Is there cell service at Stovepipe Wells Campground?

No. Stovepipe Wells Campground in Death Valley National Park does not list cell reception.

Is there a dump station at Stovepipe Wells Campground?

Yes. Stovepipe Wells Campground in Death Valley National Park lists dump station: Yes - seasonal.

Is Stovepipe Wells Campground wheelchair accessible?

Stovepipe Wells Campground in Death Valley National Park: Road and site surface is very flat, but dirt/gravel.

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