Texas Springs Campground
36.4601, -116.8573 · Park boundary: National Park Service
Typically open seasonally, late fall through mid-April. First-come, first-served campground located in the hills above Furnace Creek. Great views and some trees. No generators allowed. Each site has a fire grate and picnic table. Fee is paid at pay stations at the front of the campground and in upper loop.
- Every day
- All Day
Typically open from late fall through mid-April. Sites are first-come, first-served. Occupy your site and then pay with card using the automated fee machine or head over to Furnace Creek Visitor Center to pay.
- Closed for Summer · Apr 13, 2026 – Oct 14, 2026 · Closed
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
Standard Campsite Rate. Pay fee using a credit/debit card at the automated fee machine in the campground.
Reduced rate for Senior and Access pass holders. Pay fee using a credit/debit card at the automated fee machine in the campground.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
The campground is first-come, first-served, however the NPS reserves the right to reserve sites for management needs. Occupy your site first and then pay using the automated fee machines or head across to the Furnace Creek Visitor Center to pay your fee.
- Drinking water
- Yes - seasonal
- Dump station
- Yes - seasonal
- Host on site
- Yes - seasonal
- Toilets
- Flush Toilets - seasonal
- Trash & recycling
- Yes - seasonal
- Amphitheater
- No
- Camp store
- No
- 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 · up to 35 ft
- Trailers
- Allowed · up to 25 ft
- 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).
Paved road throughout the camp, with sites made of hard packed gravel. The two comfort stations at the upper loop are wheelchair accessible.
There are paved roadways within the campground with access to two comfort stations located at the upper loop.
For cooking stoves, use gas burning stoves only. No charcoal grills are provided. Wood fires are permitted within the provided NPS firegrates. Do not leave fires smoldering or unattended.
Services such as showers, laundry, firewood, and ice can be purchased nearby at Furnace Creek Ranch.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
Located off of CA190 in Furnace Creek. From the visitor center, turn right on CA190 and drive past the Furnace Creek Ranch. Just beyond the Ranch on the left is the campground access road.
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Generator Hours: NO GENERATORS. 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 provided. Fires must not be left smoldering or unattended. No trash burning. 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 in restrooms. 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, non-pliable, animal resistant container.
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