In this below-sea-level basin, steady drought and record summer heat make
Death Valley a land of extremes. Yet, each extreme has a striking contrast.
Towering peaks are frosted with winter snow. Rare rainstorms bring vast fields
of wildflowers. Lush oases harbor tiny fish and refuge for wildlife and
humans. Despite its morbid name, a great diversity of life thrives in Death
Valley.

In this below-sea-level basin, steady drought and record summer heat make Death Valley a land of extremes. Yet, each extreme has a striking contrast. Towering peaks are frosted with winter snow. Rare rainstorms bring vast fields of wildflowers. Lush oases harbor tiny fish and refuge for wildlife and humans. Despite its morbid name, a great diversity of life thrives in Death Valley.

## Overview

Despite its morbid name, a great diversity of life survives in Death Valley!
In this below-sea-level basin, steady drought and record summer heat make
Death Valley a land of extremes. Yet, each extreme has a striking contrast.
Towering peaks are frosted with winter snow. Rare rainstorms bring vast fields
of wildflowers. Lush oases harbor tiny fish and refuge for wildlife and
humans. Death Valley has sunk below sea level through geologic processes over
time. It lies within the Mojave Desert and is the hottest, driest and lowest
location in North America. Despite its extreme climate, the park boasts a
diversity of ecosystems, including colorful badlands, snow-covered peaks,
desolate sand dunes, rugged canyons and flat, dry basins called playas.

Backcountry Roadside camping in Death Valley provides a primitive backcountry
experience in the park's premier wilderness. All of these designated sites are
located in remote locations and campers must be self-sufficient. Visit the
park's Backcountry Camping page for more information.

**Please note:**

  * These are primitive sites that do not offer water, electricity, toilet access, or any amenities. 
  * Most primitive roadside campsites require a **high clearance vehicle, and 4-wheel drive is highly encouraged.** Road conditions can change quickly. High clearance vehicles are defined as a SUV or truck with at least 15 inch tire rims AND at least 8 inches of ground clearance from the lowest point of the frame, body, or suspension. 

## Recreation

There are over 3.4 million acres of Death Valley to explore. The popular main
attractions are accessible by paved roads and more remote areas of the park
will require high clearance, 4-wheel drive. Please visit the park's website
for helpful tips when planning your trip.

## Facilities

There are over 3.4 million acres of Death Valley to explore. The popular main
attractions are accessible by paved roads and more remote areas of the park
will require high clearance, 4-wheel drive. Please visit the park's website
for helpful tips when planning your trip.

## Natural Features

Death Valley National Park contains the largest wilderness in the contiguous
United States (over 3,190,400 acres or roughly 93% of the entire National
Park!). Nearly a thousand miles of paved and dirt roads intersect the
wilderness, providing ready access to all but the most remote locations.

Backcountry travel in Death Valley National Park can be challenging, but the
opportunities for experiencing solitude, sweeping vistas, dark night skies,
and awesome geology abound within the three million acres of designated
wilderness in the park. There are few established trails in the park, but
hikers can follow canyon bottoms, open desert washes, alluvial fans, and
abandoned dirt roads to get around.

## Nearby Attractions

## contact_info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general
information, please call: (760) 786-3200.

## Charges & Cancellations

**Changes/Modifications**

  * Changes may be made prior to the day the reservation begins.
  * If a customer wants to switch dates that are entirely outside of the original reservation dates, there is a $10 change fee.
  * There is no change fee if a customer extends or shortens a reservation, as long as the change includes dates from the original reservation. 
  * If a reservation is made that includes dates beyond the maximum booking window, that reservation cannot be changed until 18 days have passed from the original booking date.

**Cancellations**

  * Customers may cancel their reservation prior to day of arrival both on-line and through the call center. A $10 cancellation fee will be withheld from any refund due back the customer. Depending on when you cancel in relation to your arrival day, it may be considered a late cancellation (see below).

**Late Cancellations or Cancellations within the Cut-off Window**

  * A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will have a $10.00 cancellation fee withheld from their refund AND will forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.

Review **Rules and Reservation Policies** for additional details about changes
and cancellations.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Despite its morbid name, a great diversity of life survives in Death Valley! In this below-sea-level basin, steady drought and record summer heat make Death Valley a land of extremes. Yet, each extreme has a striking contrast. Towering peaks are frosted with winter snow. Rare rainstorms bring vast fields of wildflowers. Lush oases harbor tiny fish and refuge for wildlife and humans.  Death Valley has sunk below sea level through geologic processes over time. It lies within the Mojave Desert and is the hottest, driest and lowest location in North America. Despite its extreme climate, the park boasts a diversity of ecosystems, including colorful badlands, snow-covered peaks, desolate sand dunes, rugged canyons and flat, dry basins called playas.  </p>
<p>Backcountry Roadside camping in Death Valley provides a primitive backcountry experience in the park's premier wilderness. All of these designated sites are located in remote locations and campers must be self-sufficient. Visit the park's <a href="https://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/backcamp.htm" rel="nofollow">Backcountry Camping page</a>  for more information.  </p>
<p><strong>Please note:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>These are primitive sites that do not offer water, electricity, toilet access, or any amenities. </li>
<li>Most primitive roadside campsites require a <strong>high clearance vehicle, and 4-wheel drive is highly encouraged.</strong> Road conditions can change quickly. High clearance vehicles are defined as a SUV or truck with at least 15 inch tire rims AND at least 8 inches of ground clearance from the lowest point of the frame, body, or suspension. </li>
</ul>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>There are over 3.4 million acres of Death Valley to explore. The popular main attractions are accessible by paved roads and more remote areas of the park will require high clearance, 4-wheel drive. Please visit the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/deva/index.htm" rel="nofollow">park's website</a>  for helpful tips when planning your trip.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>There are over 3.4 million acres of Death Valley to explore. The popular main attractions are accessible by paved roads and more remote areas of the park will require high clearance, 4-wheel drive. Please visit the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/deva/index.htm" rel="nofollow">park's website</a>  for helpful tips when planning your trip.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Death Valley National Park contains the largest wilderness in the contiguous United States (over 3,190,400 acres or roughly 93% of the entire National Park!). Nearly a thousand miles of paved and dirt roads intersect the wilderness, providing ready access to all but the most remote locations. </p>
<p>Backcountry travel in Death Valley National Park can be challenging, but the opportunities for experiencing solitude, sweeping vistas, dark night skies, and awesome geology abound within the three million acres of designated wilderness in the park. There are few established trails in the park, but hikers can follow canyon bottoms, open desert washes, alluvial fans, and abandoned dirt roads to get around. </p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>

<h2>contact_info</h2>
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (760) 786-3200.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p><strong>Changes/Modifications</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Changes may be made prior to the day the reservation begins.</li>
<li>If a customer wants to switch dates that are entirely outside of the original reservation dates, there is a $10 change fee.</li>
<li>There is no change fee if a customer extends or shortens a reservation, as long as the change includes dates from the original reservation. </li>
<li>If a reservation is made that includes dates beyond the maximum booking window, that reservation cannot be changed until 18 days have passed from the original booking date.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Cancellations</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Customers may cancel their reservation prior to day of arrival both on-line and through the call center. A $10 cancellation fee will be withheld from any refund due back the customer. Depending on when you cancel in relation to your arrival day, it may be considered a late cancellation (see below).</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Late Cancellations or Cancellations within the Cut-off Window</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will have a $10.00 cancellation fee withheld from their refund AND will forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.</li>
</ul>
<p>Review <a href="https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies" rel="nofollow"><strong>Rules and Reservation Policies</strong></a> for additional details about changes and cancellations. </p>

* Backcountry Roadside Camping reservations are available on a 6-month rolling basis prior to planned start dates. 
  * **Camping Use Fee:** $10 per night

Gravel dirt road with a parallel roadside campsite.

Gravel dirt road with a parallel roadside campsite surrounded by dark canyon walls.

Dirt gravel road with parallel roadside campsite.

Dirt gravel road with parallel roadside campsite surrounded by mountains.

Gravel dirt road with parallel roadside campsite

Gravel dirt road with parallel roadside campsite shaded in the foreground, sunny mountains in the background.

Death Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping

Bird's eye view of the campground

## Overview

**Furnace Creek Campground is the only NPS campground in the park that is
reservable.** All other NPS campgrounds operate on a first-come, first-serve
basis.

  * Advance reservations are highly recommended for Furnace Creek Campground during the reservation window (October 15 - April 15). 
  * First-come, first-served sites (FF) at Furnace Creek Campground are rare and fill quickly on weekends, around holidays, and in days preceding and just after the reservation season. 
  * **PLEASE NOTE: The actual availability of any first-come, first served-sites (FF) IS NOT reflected on the Recreation.gov website in real time.**
  * When arriving without reservations, we recommend tent campers pack camp chairs and a propane stove for cooking as not all campsites in other park campgrounds offer picnic tables and fire rings.
  * Death Valley has a total of 9 National Park Service campgrounds to choose from in this beautiful land of extremes. Six are open year-round. Three others are closed during summer months. 

Please visit our official park website to assist with trip planning and to
check out all of our camping options:
https://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/camping.htm

## Recreation

There are over 3.4 million acres of Death Valley to explore. The popular main
attractions are accessible by paved roads and more remote areas of the park
will require high clearance, 4wd. Please visit our website for helpful tips
when planning your trip: www.nps.gov/deva

## Facilities

There are over 3.4 million acres of Death Valley to explore. The popular main
attractions are accessible by paved roads and more remote areas of the park
will require high clearance, 4wd. Please visit our website for helpful tips
when planning your trip: www.nps.gov/deva

## Natural Features

Despite its morbid name, a great diversity of life survives in Death Valley!
In this below-sea-level basin, steady drought and record summer heat make
Death Valley a land of extremes. Yet, each extreme has a striking contrast.
Towering peaks are frosted with winter snow. Rare rainstorms bring vast fields
of wildflowers. Lush oases harbor tiny fish and refuge for wildlife and
humans.

Death Valley has sunk below sea level through geologic processes over time. It
lies within the Mojave Desert and is the hottest, driest and lowest location
in North America. Despite its extreme climate, the park boasts a diversity of
ecosystems, including colorful badlands, snow-covered peaks, desolate sand
dunes, rugged canyons and flat, dry basins called playas.

Furnace Creek Campground is located on the valley floor. The terrain is fairly
open with sparse vegetation. Some campsites do have trees that provide shade,
but most are unshaded. The facility offers a wide mountan views to the east
and west, which glow with hues of orange, red and yellow during sunrise and
sunset.

## contact_info

Between 10/15/2020 and 04/15/2021 this location is staffed. Please call (760)
786-2441 to speak with local staff. From 04/16/2021 to 10/14/2021 this
location is unstaffed. Please call (760) 786-3200 for general information.

## Nearby Attractions

Explorers of all ages can enjoy educational programs and exhibits at the
Visitor Center, just a short walk from the campground. Birders may have luck
spotting local and migratory birds around the campground and along Airport
Road, especially in the cooler months. Visitors can bike, walk their dog, or
run along a one-mile bike path to an interpretive trail from the campground to
the Harmony Borax Works, an abandoned borax refinery from the late 1800s. The
campground is also within walking distance of the private resort, Furnace
Creek Oasis and Ranch.

## Charges & Cancellations

Reservation Cancellations & Changes

Cancelling a Reservation: Customers may cancel their reservation prior to
arrival both on-line and through the call center. A $10 service fee will be
withheld from any refund for a cancellation. Depending on when you cancel in
relation to your arrival day, it may be considered a late cancellation (see
below).

Changing an Existing Reservation: When changes are made prior to the cut-off
window:

If a customer wants to switch dates that are entirely outside of the original
reservation dates, there is a $10 change fee.

There is no change fee if a customer extends or shortens a reservation, as
long as the change includes dates from the original reservation. If they
choose to depart early, they may forfeit the recreation fee for the day of
departure.

There is no change fee if the customer wants to switch sites that are the same
price with the same reservation dates in the same facility.

If a reservation is made that includes dates beyond the maximum booking
window, that reservation cannot be changed until 18 days have passed from the
original booking date.

Late Cancellations or Cancellations within the Cut-off Window

Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or
on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first
night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation).
Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid
and will not be subject to an additional service fee.

No-Shows

Overnight and Day-Use Facilities: A no-show customer is one who does not
arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time
on the day after the scheduled arrival date (or for day-use facilities, by
check-in time the day of arrival). Staff will hold a campsite until check-out
time on the day following the arrival date.

No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night’s
recreation fee for a campsite.

Early Departures

If a customer departs prior to the scheduled check-out date, they may be
eligible for a partial refund.

Please notify staff at the facility if you depart early to allow others to use
the site.

Customers may notify the call center to request a refund of remaining unused
nights. If a customer requests a refund for an early departure after the
facility check-out time has passed, the customer will not be refunded for that
night and is eligible for a refund on any additional nights that will not be
used.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p><strong>Furnace Creek Campground is the only NPS campground in the park that is reservable. </strong>All other NPS campgrounds operate on a first-come, first-serve basis.</p>
<ul>
<li>Advance reservations are highly recommended for Furnace Creek Campground during the reservation window (October 15 - April 15).  </li>
<li>First-come, first-served sites (FF) at Furnace Creek Campground are rare and fill quickly on weekends, around holidays, and in days preceding and just after the reservation season.  </li>
<li><strong>PLEASE NOTE: The actual availability of any first-come, first served-sites (FF) IS NOT reflected on the Recreation.gov website in real time.</strong></li>
<li>When arriving without reservations, we recommend tent campers pack camp chairs and a propane stove for cooking as not all campsites in other park campgrounds offer picnic tables and fire rings.</li>
<li>Death Valley has a total of 9 National Park Service campgrounds to choose from in this beautiful land of extremes. Six are open year-round. Three others are closed during summer months.   </li>
</ul>
<p>Please visit our official park website to assist with trip planning and to check out all of our camping options: <a href="https://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/camping.htm" rel="nofollow">https://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/camping.htm </a> </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>There are over 3.4 million acres of Death Valley to explore. The popular main attractions are accessible by paved roads and more remote areas of the park will require high clearance, 4wd. Please visit our website for helpful tips when planning your trip: www.nps.gov/deva</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>There are over 3.4 million acres of Death Valley to explore. The popular main attractions are accessible by paved roads and more remote areas of the park will require high clearance, 4wd. Please visit our website for helpful tips when planning your trip: www.nps.gov/deva</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>

<p>Despite its morbid name, a great diversity of life survives in Death Valley! In this below-sea-level basin, steady drought and record summer heat make Death Valley a land of extremes. Yet, each extreme has a striking contrast. Towering peaks are frosted with winter snow. Rare rainstorms bring vast fields of wildflowers. Lush oases harbor tiny fish and refuge for wildlife and humans.  </p>


<p>Death Valley has sunk below sea level through geologic processes over time. It lies within the Mojave Desert and is the hottest, driest and lowest location in North America. Despite its extreme climate, the park boasts a diversity of ecosystems, including colorful badlands, snow-covered peaks, desolate sand dunes, rugged canyons and flat, dry basins called playas.</p>


<p>Furnace Creek Campground is located on the valley floor. The terrain is fairly open with sparse vegetation. Some campsites do have trees that provide shade, but most are unshaded. The facility offers a wide mountan views to the east and west, which glow with hues of orange, red and yellow during sunrise and sunset.</p>


<h2>contact_info</h2>
Between 10/15/2020 and 04/15/2021 this location is staffed. Please call (760) 786-2441 to speak with local staff. From 04/16/2021 to 10/14/2021 this location is unstaffed. Please call (760) 786-3200 for general information.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Explorers of all ages can enjoy educational programs and exhibits at the Visitor Center, just a short walk from the campground. Birders may have luck spotting local and migratory birds around the campground and along Airport Road, especially in the cooler months. Visitors can bike, walk their dog, or run along a one-mile bike path to an interpretive trail from the campground to the Harmony Borax Works, an abandoned borax refinery from the late 1800s. The campground is also within walking distance of  the private resort, Furnace Creek Oasis and Ranch.</p>
<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Reservation Cancellations & Changes</p>
<p>Cancelling a Reservation: Customers may cancel their reservation prior to arrival both on-line and through the call center. A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation. Depending on when you cancel in relation to your arrival day, it may be considered a late cancellation (see below).</p>
<p>Changing an Existing Reservation: When changes are made prior to the cut-off window:</p>
<p>If a customer wants to switch dates that are entirely outside of the original reservation dates, there is a $10 change fee.</p>
<p>There is no change fee if a customer extends or shortens a reservation, as long as the change includes dates from the original reservation. If they choose to depart early, they may forfeit the recreation fee for the day of departure.</p>
<p>There is no change fee if the customer wants to switch sites that are the same price with the same reservation dates in the same facility.</p>
<p>If a reservation is made that includes dates beyond the maximum booking window, that reservation cannot be changed until 18 days have passed from the original booking date.</p>

<p>Late Cancellations or Cancellations within the Cut-off Window</p>
<p>Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.</p>

<p>No-Shows</p>
<p>Overnight and Day-Use Facilities: A no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date (or for day-use facilities, by check-in time the day of arrival). Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.</p>
<p>No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night’s recreation fee for a campsite.</p>

<p>Early Departures</p>
<p>If a customer departs prior to the scheduled check-out date, they may be eligible for a partial refund.</p>
<p>Please notify staff at the facility if you depart early to allow others to use the site.</p>
<p>Customers may notify the call center to request a refund of remaining unused nights. If a customer requests a refund for an early departure after the facility check-out time has passed, the customer will not be refunded for that night and is eligible for a refund on any additional nights that will not be used.</p>

An entrance fee or national park pass is required for all visitors entering
Death Valley National Park. This fee is separate from the campground fee.

If you are unsure about what type of entrance pass you would like to purchase,
please visit our website for more information:
https://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/fees-and-passes.htm

If you would like to buy your entrance pass before arriving, please visit our
Digital Pass website through recreation.gov:
https://www.recreation.gov/sitepass/deathvalley

paved road lined with yellow flowers, snow-covered mountains in background

Orange and grey horned lizard in rocks

Death Valley is known for its stunning night sky, making it an exceptional place for camping! Fun Fact: it is certified as an International Dark Sky Park!

Mountains in foreground, clear night sky filled with stars in background.

colorful sunset over wide landscape of mountains and small pool of water

roadrunner standing on short wall

Bighorn Sheep are elusive in Death Valley, but if you keep an eye out, you might see one!

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