Start with the season and reservation plan
Furnace Creek is the park’s reservable NPS campground, while other developed NPS campgrounds are generally first-come when open. Extreme conditions make current alerts essential.
- Furnace Creek is Death Valley's only NPS campground accepting reservations; other NPS campgrounds are first-come when open. National Park Service ↗
- NPS says Furnace Creek reservations are available for the October 15 to April 15 camping season; confirm the current booking window before traveling. National Park Service ↗
Decide whether hookups matter
Furnace Creek has a limited number of full-hookup sites plus dry sites. Most other developed park campgrounds do not offer RV hookups.
- NPS lists 18 full-hookup sites at Furnace Creek; most developed campgrounds in the park do not provide RV hookups. National Park Service ↗
- Furnace Creek has 18 full-hookup sites with 30/50-amp power plus water and sewer; the campground also has dry sites. National Park Service ↗
Compare first-come alternatives
Sunset and Stovepipe Wells are seasonal and first-come when open. Confirm opening dates and the exact space before driving a large vehicle into the park.
- NPS says Sunset Campground typically opens in late fall and closes April 15; it is first-come when open. National Park Service ↗
- NPS lists no general RV length restriction at Sunset Campground; the exact campsite and current conditions still matter. National Park Service ↗
- NPS says Stovepipe Wells Campground typically opens in late fall and closes April 15; it is first-come when open. National Park Service ↗
- NPS lists no general RV length restriction at Stovepipe Wells Campground and identifies a dump station there; it is different from the concession-run RV park. National Park Service ↗
Check the details before you book
Campground details may change. Confirm the exact site, current conditions, and reservations with its operator. Open your chosen RV’s listing for current availability, pricing, and terms.
Official information
Information checked 2026-09-27. Campground details can change, so confirm current conditions before travel.
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