Death Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping

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National Park Service

Campground · National Park Service Fees: - Backcountry Roadside Camping reservations are available on a 6-month rolling basis prior to planned start dates. - Camping Use Fee: $10 per night Overview PLEASE BE AWARE: - 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. 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… Getting there: Note: Do not exclusively rely on GPS navigation while travelling in Death Valley National Park. Travelers should always carry up-to-date road maps and be aware that there is no cell phone service along most park roads. Always travel prepared to self-rescue as help may be hours away. There is no specific street address for the park. - Furnace Creek Visitor Center coordinates: 36.46171, -116.86682 - Stovepipe Wells Ranger Station coordinates: 36.608048, -117.144504 Paved Entrances East Side:… Phone: 760-786-3200 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10303151 Source: Recreation.gov. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: J.Hallet/NPS, J. Shoemaker/NPS