Death Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping
Death Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping is a national park campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 36.46174, -116.86661
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Backpacking, Camping, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Off Road Vehicle Trails, Star Gazing, Visitor Center, Wilderness, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 760-786-3200
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Death Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping
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 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 informati
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiddlers' Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | $29 | — |
| Furnace Creek Campground | National park campground | 0.1 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Furnace Creek Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Sunset Campground | Private campground | 0.3 mi | $14 | — |
| Furnace Creek Campground | National park campground | 0.3 mi | $30–$60 | — |
| Sunset Campground | National park campground | 0.4 mi | $9–$18 | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.