Thorndike Campground (Primitive)
Thorndike Campground (Primitive) is a national park campground in California.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 36.23692, -117.07217
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/thorndike-campgr…
- Phone
- 760-786-3200
Amenities
- Toilets (Vault Toilets - seasonal)
- Trash collection (seasonal)
- Capacity: 6
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Thorndike Campground (Primitive)
***No Potable Water Available in the Wildrose Area. Closest available water ~38 miles north at Stovepipe Wells, CA. First-come, first-served primitive, forested campground with no additional fee located at 7,400' elevation. Accessible to high clearance vehicles (no longer than 25') and 4x4 may be necessary. Closest available water ~38 miles north at Stovepipe Wells. May still be impacted by snowy/icy conditions in late spring.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahogany Flat Campground | Free campsite | 0.5 mi | Free | — |
| Mahogany Flat Campground (Primitive) | National park campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Wildrose Campground | Free campsite | 6.8 mi | Free | — |
| Wildrose Campground | National park campground | 6.9 mi | — | — |
| World Beater Cabin | Free campsite | 14 mi | Free | — |
| Sunset Campground | National park campground | 19 mi | $9–$18 | — |
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Sources. National Park Service, OpenStreetMap contributors. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.
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