Furnace Creek Campground

Furnace Creek Campground is in a great location for exploring Death Valley, but overall it didn’t feel well managed. We were having electrical issues and there were at least three open full hook-up sites, yet we weren’t allowed to move. It also seemed like there were quite a few no-shows/unused reserved sites. empty spots that could have helped other campers. I get it, there are irresponsible people, but you’d think unused reservations would be canceled or released so others could use the sites. That didn’t seem to be the case. On top of that, there was basically no light or noise discipline. Some campers were extremely inconsiderate with bright lights at night and noise late into the evening, which made it hard to rest. I realize you can’t control everyone, but a little more enforcement of quiet hours and basic campground courtesy would go a long way. That said, the staff we interacted with were very friendly, and we appreciated their professionalism. Great basecamp location, but the management approach and lack of quiet made this stay disappointing. Absolutely love this national park, and we’ll definitely be back. but next time we’ll bring a smaller camper so we can take advantage of more backcountry/primitive options and truly enjoy everything this incredible park has to offer.

If you’ve ever wanted to feel like you’ve landed on another planet, Furnace Creek is the place. I stayed here during my RV journey and was blown away by the surreal beauty — golden mountains, endless salt flats, and night skies so clear you feel wrapped in starlight. The campground is quiet, clean, and incredibly well-maintained considering the extreme environment. Sites are level, easy to access, and perfect for photography at sunrise and sunset. Rangers were welcoming and full of great tips for exploring nearby Badwater Basin and Zabriskie Point. Bella and I loved our stay here. If you want an unforgettable national park experience, this is the one.

We're from Austria in Europe and stayed at this campground on our trip through the southwestern United States. The office at the entrance was unmanned, and the payment machine was unfortunately out of order. We took an empty spot and paid with a credit card at the machine the next day – it worked again. The site is very clean, full hookup is possible, and it's a great place to stay overnight. In the morning, a ranger makes the rounds and very politely reminds us to pay. Highly recommended. Klaus & Karin

One of the Best places to camp in Death Valley. First come first serve and there is also an overflow area in case the campground gets filled up. Not sure when the overflow lots are open, but imo, there’s room if you are early. Few full hookups available as well. Flushable toilets and fresh drinking water available. Spent couple of nights here and had a great time.

There are 18 hookup sites numbered 39 through 52 and then 67 through 77. Perfect place for star gazing. All facilities are well maintained. Make sure to follow the instructions or you may get tickets:).

I loved my experience at this campground. Not only is it in the middle of the amazing Death Valley, but the staff and upkeep were exceptional, even during the government shutdown.

We stayed in the tents only area (no generators allowed section) and we were very pleased with our site (# 134). Our site had some extra privacy thanks to some trees and shrubs. All our site neighbors were nice and quiet and friendly. Bathrooms were a short walk but not close enough for us to hear any usage. Bathrooms were clean and well maintained. Next to the bathrooms are big sinks for washing dishes (drinkable water). Campground is near the visitor center which was convenient. No showers but there’s a sign that if you need showers you can use two nearby locations. Convenient to everything we wanted to see: Dunes, Basin, Artist’s Loop, Golden Canyon, etc Adding photos of site 134 plus others near it in case it’s helpful for others when selecting the right site for a visit to DV.

A big campground at Death Valley National Park. For RV and tents as well. Toilets and sinks but no showers. Visitor Center is not far away. The plus: the amazing scenic views and the possibilty to stargaze directly from thst place.

Campground is well located within Death Valley National Park. Super close to gas station, visitor center, and several of the popular hiking spots. Campsites were easy to find and close to a bathroom. The night sky was UNBEATABLE! The sites have minimal privacy but that's to be expected with the landscape. ATT got good cell service at our site too. Also loved that they had a spot to recycle propane canisters!

As far as tent camping goes this is the equivalent of a motel.. If you're not camping with a trailer the extreme temperatures both hot and cold are going to be brutal. This campground is a means to stay overnight in the amazing Death Valley Park. It's not a destination campground. There are two types of tent sites here, drive-in and walk-in. We stayed in the walk-in area and the walk to the campsite was manageable. Given how close together drive-in sites are the walk-in sites are probably better as they offer more privacy. - Little privacy here. - This campground is basically located in a washout. - FLUSH TOILETS. - Little to no cell/internet service. - The place for stargazing. - Restrooms have no lights or soap. - Little shade from the elements. If you're lucky you'll have a mesquite tree in your campsite. - Don't underestimate just how freezing the temperatures gets at night in Death Valley. - There's a nice visitor center that's within walking distance of the campground.

The only campground with full hookups for RVs inside the national park. Conveniently located next to visitor center, gas station, hotel and shops. Very clean and organized. Do bring your own firewoods for campfire. Night sky is unbeatable.

I scored one of the handful of full hookups sites (site 73) six months in advance the minute the availability was released. Pros: - All the sites are level (because it's basically a paved parking lot). Cons: - Not much privacy. You're right next to your neighbors and there's rarely a tree or bush to separate sites. - Due to shortages, there was no wood for campfires available to purchase anywhere in the park. It would have been nice to know this ahead of time so we could have purchased some outside of the park, which is usually discouraged. That's what we get for trying to follow the rules... Loved the full hookups at a National Park campsite, which is a rarity! We took full advantage by microwaving all our Thanksgiving leftovers and air frying almost everything else. As good as glamping gets.

Camped here for my first visit to Death Valley (11/25-11/27). I recommend this camp site for a first timer. We stayed at site 23 because it was directly across from one of the bathrooms. The wash basin to wash dishes and access drinking water was nearby as well. This campsite had a sturdy metal picnic table and a fire ring with a grill grate that you can put up for cooking and put down to just enjoy the fire. There is room for a couple of tents, but keep in mind that the ground is very hard and rocky. It was windy the first night and the second night the air was still.Keep that in mind that your things may blow away if not tied down properly. The over night temperatures were in the 40s so be sure to bring the appropriate equipment to stay warm. The air is also dry so if you're sensitive to sinusitis, keep that in mind. I was fine while I was there and got sick immediately when I got home. Two nights of cold, dry air was enough to irritate my sinuses. Overall, the site is easy to find and navigate. The layout is very flat and open and you will definitely see and hear your neighbors. There's not many trees at the car campsites so just keep that in mind. Everyone was respectful and respected quiet hours. The location is great because its central to most of the main sites. Be sure to check out the visitor center for the gift shop and little museum.

Oct 15-17 weekend stay. Wow probably the BEST campgrounds I've ever stayed. Running water, flushable toilets, workable sinks & refillable water bottle station. Great place to stay & highly recommend! CHECK IN: we came after 8pm Friday night so we couldn't check in at the front, we just drove in & parked at our spot. But the reservation states if you don't check in by the afternoon on the 2nd day, you lose your spot & you get charged service fee. But after you do checkin, they give you a reservation slip that you put on your site. They also give you a map sheet and rules (see pictures). CAMPGROUND #60: I wanted a site that was near the front and not too far from the bathroom/sinks. I enjoyed our stay there and it had a great spot to hang your hammock if you needed. But not much shade. One parking spot only but close to bathroom parking if you have additional cars. Overall, you can see the stars. A lot of people camp out here & just a great experience being here.

Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes was a fun part of Death Valley National Park. Of course I had to climb to up the tallest sand dune which was really far from the parking lot! Really pretty to just get away.

They really kept things tidy here. The entire campground was in order including our lot. This was about a week or so before the government shutdown. We were assigned lot 47 that included water, electricity, and sewer. What I like about the campground was it was a great starting point for biking. Also, there's a gas station next door with some restaurants if that's your thing. We had a blast here and wished we could've stayed longer. I believe there was a 14 day limit. However, they have many overflow spots across the street. Book months in advance for the cooler season.

Provender: excellent spot for RV or tent camping. There are fire pits/grate and a picnic table for each spot. I believe you have to reserve spots during some parts of the year. The only drawback is that each spot is close to one another, so if your neighbors are loud you'll probably hear them. Prices: it ranges, but I reserved my spot (tent only/no RV) during winter for $22 per night. Parking: each spot has room for about two cars or one RV. People: fun for all. Perks: they have clean bathrooms and an outdoor sink area to wash your dishes. The trash bins are near the entrance. It's located close to Golden Canyon. There is also a gas station nearby, and the Furnace Creek general store if you need firewood or beer. Some spots have shade, providing relief during the warm spring time.

I loved being able to see the Milky Way from our campsite! And I love the desert! We unfortunately had an extremely rude camper next to us on our 2nd night. He was playing guitar plugged into an AMP! So rude! You couldn't even hear the person sitting next to you! PLEASE, PLEASE leave your music, barking dogs, etc. at home! Nature is to be enjoyed quietly. The campground's sites are extremely close to each other. More than most National Parks. Restaurants were outrageously expensive! As was gasoline. But we still enjoyed our stay!

Great place for camping (((during the winter seasons))) while visiting Death Valley! you don't have much privacy here though so if you're seeking that I would look elsewhere. However, the proximity to areas we wanted to visit, the surrounding landscape, the ease of a fire and use of restrooms, makes this a wonderful spot to camp. The stars at night were incredible.

Stayed here for 3 nights in site 147. I made reservations about 2 months in advance. Reservations are highly recommended because when we drove in, the campground was completely full. The site and overall campground was very tidy and clean. There's a metal picnic table and bench and the standard fire pit. There aren't any bear boxes (duh) but there are coyotes so all food needs to be stored back in your car at night. Flush toilets and potable water were available. 147 puts you right next to your car and also the bathrooms/ water so it's convenient but can also be noisy. I didn't mind the chatter, but for those wanting some peace and quiet this might not be the site for you. No showers at this campground, but if you're feeling extra grubby, you can shower at the Ranch nearby for $10. Furnace Creek is close to the Visitor's Center and is a good starting point to explore the popular spots in Death Valley. The rangers at check in and also those doing their rounds are friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend this campground if you're exploring Death Valley. 4.5

We headed out to Death Valley for a camping trip the week before Christmas. Our plan was to find head to the visitor center and find a campground and post our tent. I had done some research ahead of time and was pretty set on staying at Furnace Creek as they have a tent only section and flush toilets as well as running water for you to use at stations. Service - the National Park Service manages the entry into the campground. You pull up in your vehicle and talk to the Rangers on duty about your plans, tent or RV, length of stay, locations, etc. the ranger we spoke with was awesome. She took the time to provide us with a map marked by her showing all the open spots, which is great. However she took it one step further she marked the tent only spots in a different color and even provided a couple of suggestions based on view, protection from wind and sun. She told us to go pick our spot and then come back and she would take our payment and mark it as taken. Atmosphere- we were camping in Death Valley National Park - the park that is famous for being in Star Wars... I mean what more could you ask for? Well....it is not only cool for that reason but also it is a dark park and for those of us who like to take photos or see stars it means it will be awesome for that. The views of the stars were nothing short of amazing. We could see millions and could easily see the Milky Way with our naked eyes. Value - the park has flush toilets, plenty of restroom locations, running water in the bathrooms PLUS running water stations for you to get water or wash dishes. Love the amenities. The restrooms are spotless as is the whole campground. Kudos to the staff for that but also to the other campers for treasuring where they were staying. Also for those folks wanting to use RVs it has hookups for you to use which is great. Location - Death Valley - about 100 feet from the visitor center entrance. The campground itself is large and has plenty of spots. It is located in the lower 2/3 of the park but it is central enough to all the big sights you won't have a problem getting around. It is also close enough to the Furnace Creek Oasis that if you want or need a restaurant or supplies you can get them easily. There is even a gas station right down the road. Rating - In honor of the stars we saw at night I'll use a star rating. 1 star to 5 stars. 1 is poor and 5 is awesome. This deserves 5 stars. I would stay here again for sure. Do yourself a favor and stay here. Be sure to check online for reservations during the busy season.

If you want to tent camp and explore Death Valley then Furnace Creek Campground is the spot. Located near the Visitor Center and where all the amenities are. This campground has flushing toilets, running water, fire pit with grill, and areas to wash your dishes so you don't pollute the environment. The sites are located very close to each other and the lower sites IMO are the best ones for tents. Don't expect shade this is the desert. We visited during Christmas break so the temperature was nice and cool.

My boyfriend and I just spent four nights here it was great!!! Make sure you do some research before you go though!!! On the national park website you can see pictures of each site...we were sure to pick one with plenty of coverage...we could tell a lot of people were disappointed when they got to their site and they were in direct sun all around. The bathrooms are clean and stocked. No soap. There are no showers. BUT you can use the showers at the hotel which is about a 2 minute drive away. You're suppose to purchase a day pass for $5, which we did, but then when we got there we realized we didn't need to do that because there were no locks or timers or anything. They are pool showers but hey- in the desert a shower is a shower!! The trash cans were all near the front of the camp where you check in so you need to drive your trash up every day, which is not an inconvenience. They allow fires in the fire pits but I recommend to buy firewood at a random gas station before you enter the park because otherwise it's really expensive and you can't collect wood. The campsite allows alcohol and smoking as well. We were at site #56 and were very please with it!!

The campground is central to many activities and well maintained, though there is no grass and a scattering of trees. With a senior discount can't beat the value for the money. If you can get a reservation these days, worth staying here in your RV as opposed to the first come, first serve campgrounds across the road (they are basically just parking lots). At 200 ft below sea level, Death Valley is way better than it sounds and well worth the experience at the right times of the year. Certainly wouldn't want to experience the heat of summer there. As for site selection, other than the choice between hookups if you can get them and length of pull-in, not much differentiates.

I really liked this campground. They have clean bathrooms with flush toilets that are stocked up on tp. A sink to do dishes is right outside. I'm mostly writing this review because I lucked out and got a Saturday night reservation one week in advance. Campsite #107 was perfect. I noticed a lot of the sites had no trees or shade. The ones on my row all had big trees and plenty of shade. If you are planning on tent camping try and get the sites around 105-111.

THERE WERE NO KNOWN DEATH'S ON THIS TRIP BACKGROUND: Death Valley is world renowned for its extremes, home to our nation's driest, hottest, and lowest place, but also sporting mountains over 11,000 feet high that experience below-zero weather and snow. To survive in these adverse conditions, the park's plants and wildlife have developed an amazing series of evolutionary adaptations, giving rise to a surprising diversity of life. Over 600 plants species have been found in Death Valley, with at least 55 endemic to the park and its vicinity. In addition, 17 species of mammals, fish, and snails that live in Death Valley occur nowhere else in the world. Also found in this park are desert tortoise, coyote, kit fox, ringtail cat, bighorn sheep, and a diversity of lizards, snakes, bats, squirrels, and birds, including red-tailed hawk and roadrunner. STATS: (check website for further details) Reservations required for group or individual sites Sites at each location do not have picnic tables or grills, but community fire pits and picnic areas are located in each campground. Shower facilities are located at the Furnace Creek Ranch pool. Quiet hours are 11 p.m. - 7 a.m., but generators may be run at night. Tent is allowed in each site as long as it fits within the boundaries of the site. Tow cars or other vehicles may be parked in or next to the site if space allows or in the nearby golf course parking lot. Pads are not required under jacks or stabilizers and no ramps are required for sewer hoses. There is no limit on number of guests per site and no stay limit ESSENTIALS: It's car camping so bring what you need Tent Sleep bag & pad Food for BBQ or otherwise BBQ necessities Toiletries Chair Warm comfy clothes for the chilly evenings Firewood EXPERIENCE: Me and The Crew spent the weekend here at Furnace Creek Campground. Not much of a camper, anymore, I typically stay in hotels near The Crew's campsite, however, after much bending of the arm, a couple peeps convinced me to forgo the nearby hotels as they were both expensive and have been known to have an insect problem. Again, not being a camper, I have really no camping gear, I have a headlamp and that's about it, aside from the basic hygienic necessities. Peeps said no worries, we got everything you need, we'll hook you up. And hook me up they did. By the time I showed up my compact collapsible weekend getaway was up and ready for me to "move in". This campsite offers a BYOS (Bring Your Own Soap) and BYOT (Bring Your Own Towel) men's and women's restrooms fully stocked with lights powered by electricity, flushing toilets, t-paper and cold running water, as well as BBQ pits with grill, picnic tables, dirt roads ok for relatively low clearance vehicles, lots of dirt, sparse trees and bushes, and spectacular views of colorful mountains and breathtaking sunrises and sunsets, not to mention a sight for sore eyes star gazing. Be warned, this is the home of wild animals and we are just visitors so pack in, protect them by storing your food in tightly sealed containers in your car or tent, and dump your junk in the provided dumpsters. If you travel with your camper, respect the hours of running your generator. This is by far one of the best campsites I've been to. The flushing toilets is what really sets this apart from the others. Oh, and if you can spare $5.00, you can take a shower quick shower. Review 82 Yelp 100+ Challenge 2015 #campingindeathvalley

I really liked this camp site. The bathrooms are clean and accessible, they provide toilet paper, and outside the bathrooms are additional sinks for you to wash your dishes with/brush your teeth. Bonus is the water is safe to drink so you can refill if you run out! There are spots throughout the area and you are close but not too close from the other sites. Most spots have a picnic table, a fire pit and a tree for shade. The firepits are labeled so you can find your campsite pretty easily. There were sites that had no shade and were pretty barren so we got lucky with ours. They have quiet hours so it's great and there are no lights here except for the restrooms so make sure to bring headlamps/flashlights, etc. There's one spot per campsite so if you're camping with multiple parties, just anticipate that part. I'm sure there's additional parking elsewhere so ask the rangers when you come in.

Fortunately I booked a site a few months early and was able to get a decent site. I didn't know then that Christmas thru New Years was one of the busiest times in Death Valley. We booked site 103 which is in row of tent only spots and situated so we could have our tent under the trees. While these sites are close together they have arranged it so there is a vehicle between sites so you really don't notice your neighbors. For those who are unaware this is the desert. There will be wind and since the sand is so fine it will get in everything. It will go through your tent walls and coat your entire sleeping area. Get over it...you are camping. In the desert. If that sand really starts bothering you there is always a shower to be had up at Furnace Creek Resort for five bucks. That five bucks will get you all day access to the shower and pool. The showers were very nice with natural tile floors and walls. I almost had to be evicted it was so nice. Some sites are terrible with no privacy and no shelter from that wind or sand. Some sites are amazing with views of either the Funeral or Panamint Mountains. Sunrise and Sunset can be spectacular here. The bathrooms did get a little messy but I think that was because the campground was full and people can be careless. My only complaint with the bathroom by our site was the hand drier. It blows frigid air. I overheard one little guy refusing to use it because of the cold air. There is also a station where you can wash your dishes and possibly clothing. The water pressure was somewhat like a fire hose though so anticipate some back spray! Bottom line...book early and check the map very carefully for a good site and go in winter. Oh yeah...while there are no bears so no need for bear boxes there are Ravens who will steal any food or garbage you leave out. You'll understand why a group of ravens is call an 'Unkindness' if you make the mistake of leaving anything out. Only reason for four instead of five stars is the garbage and recycle bins are only located by the exit. Quite a ways to walk at the end of an evening. There should be more spread throughout the campground.

Our first time renting and RV and our first time to Death Valley were good experiences. We drive up to Furnace Creek Campground without reservations in January and had no problems. The attendant at the campground recommends site 53 and site 111. We stayed in 111 because of the view of the Funeral Mountains but it is very close to the dump station so beware. We had no issues though so it I a personal preference. Site 111 is also close to the restrooms which by the way were very clean. No shower facilities here but we didn't need it since we had the RV. The other benefit of staying in Furnace Creek is it's proximity to the Ranger Station. Due to inclement weather conditions we had to check with the ranger daily for road closures due to washouts. We would definitely come back.

We came here to camp over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend and really enjoyed our experience here. Now this place might not be for everyone. It's not green and luscious...actually quite the opposite since you are smack dab in the middle of the desert. If you are okay with that, then you might like this place. The camp sites are spacious and spaced far apart from other campsites. It was nice having so much privacy. We were able to set up about 10 tents in our campsite and still had plenty of room and privacy. There is a decent bathroom nearby with toilets and sinks and mirrors. You won't find showers at this campground but if you drive or walk a mile up to the Furnace Creek Resort, you can use their showers there for $5 (just make sure you bring your own towel). There is a fire pit in the middle of the campground and because we were camping in the group campsite, there were several metal picnic tables for us to use. We were able to situate all of the tables into a square surrounding the campfire so we could all sit and keep warm and make yummy s'mores all night long! The weather here is a bit extreme though.....but that goes for all of Death Valley. In the summer time it can reach far into the 120's degrees and higher. This weekend it wasn't exactly cold but the winds were strong that a sand storm hit through our campsite in the middle of the night. It was so strong that the sand got into our tent and dusted sand over everything including our sleeping bag, clothes and faces. We also experienced a few hours of a rain storm. This isn't exactly a campsite for you if you can't stand to be dirty or dusty. Other then that, there are beautiful views of the desert mountains for miles plus the clouds are amazing and unique in this part of the country. I would definitely be back to camp here!

This was a great campground at Death Valley. They unfortunately don't have showers, you'll have to head to the ranch and pay for the showers at the swimming pool. But there are bathrooms and outdoor sinks for cleaning and dishes. Some of the spots can be close to your neighbor but it's still a great place for camping in Death Valley.

Furnace Creek Campgrounds is in my Top5 stays on my hiking getaways so far! I'll try to give only most relevant info here. CAMPSITE COSTS: We reserved one group and three walk-in campsites that are good for a total of 64 people. It's $318.00 total for all the sites. And eventually we got 38 people on our group. Costs were divided evenly among the campers regardless of nights camping and tent site, so we got $8/person for the trip plus the park entrance fee per person and personal food and transportation costs. Very moderate cost for such an amazing getaway! FOOD: If you go with a group it's enough to have one or two small propane gas grills that people can share. There are a few restaurants nearby, within a walking distance, at Furnace Creek resort. I would say a drive is a much better option especially it we talk dinner. But if you came here carpooling and your buddy is not here you can get around walking on your own (for food and shower) with no problem. AMENITIES: Restrooms and sinks are quite clean and well-attended, which is very-very not an often case in campgrounds I visited before. There are no showers at the Furnace Creek campground, however, there is a pool at the nearby Furnace Creek Resort (a walking distance, but a drive is more fun of course) with $5 entrance fee. So you got showers here. It's just pool's basic showers. Got busy at evenings. But the pool was such a FUN! We soaked for a good couple of hours there every night, after our hikes... under twinkling stars ... :)

The facilities overall aren't bad. But holy cow you sure are super close to the other campsites, which means you may be woken up by loud drunk neighbors in the middle of the night or be offered leftover fancy camp lasagna (we experienced both during our trip in March this year). We had campsite 60 which was great because we were able to fit 3 small SUVs into the parking at our site. I think you're technically only allowed 2 cars but we definitely got misleading guidance on that from various rangers. This campsite is about a 45 minutes to an hour drive from the west entrance but it's close to some main attractions such as Badwater Basin, Zabriskie Point, Golden Canyon, etc. It's also next to a general store and the 49'er Cafe which honestly the food is super mediocre at best. On the plus side, there is a bar right next to it which has a decent amount of drink options. The campsite also has flushing toilets, bathroom and dishwashing sinks, and potable water. Like everyone says, if you want to shower you gotta walk a mile or so down to the ranch. There's not that much shade at most of the campsites, but ours had just enough to fit a few tents under it. So overall, not the best campsite ever but you really don't have much options when you're in Death Valley unless you're backpacking. And during peak seasons, you need to book months in advance if you're going on a weekend!

In the middle of nowhere resides the lovely Furnace Creek campground and during new year's I was lucky enough to stay here. We booked a camping/RV spot 2 months in advance (not sure if that is necessary) for $18/ night. We couldn't choose our spot but when we checked in, we received spot 11. Like the rest, this spot was small and better suited for RVs and trailers but we were still able to have 2 tents. The ground is pretty rocky so I would recommend to have a very thick mat under your sleeping bag, otherwise you'll wake up with back aches. If you have an RV or trailer...Then lucky you. Included in our fees were access to the pool, tennis/basketball courts and more sporting grounds, showers, public fire pits (there are no private ones allowed), public sink, and restrooms which were located between campground 5 and 6. Although they do have restrooms designated for campers, the golf course restrooms right across from them are private and way nicer so go to those. Phone service is available - even for T-Mobile thank god- all around the resorts parameters and there's even wifi, though I believe you have to pay if you're don't have an actual room there.There's a buffet and general store that you can go to for food and even a public museum just a walk away. If you need gas, the gas station is right next door, although they do charge more by $1.50. But gas is gas, especially here in death valley. Service was excellent as the whole staff was really nice and helpful. Plus they kept the grounds and the rest of the place super clean. When the weather is good during the winter time, stay at the Furnace Creek campgrounds. This campground was seriously one of best ones I've been to and exceeded my expectations. Also, since it belongs in a resort you sometimes feel as if you're in one, until you remember you're staying in a tent.

I just spent 2 nights here while exploring DVNP. The campground was very nice and well worth the $22/night fee. Clean flush toilets, close to the market and restaurant at the resort and quiet families make for a pleasant stay. I lucked into a mostly private site, #88. If you need a back in, tent site, 88 is a great pick. I left you some firewood!

Some remodeling has been done since I wrote my last review, which has opened up several full hook-up spots in the campground, one of which we took advantage of on our last trip! The spots that offer full hook-ups generally offer zero shade, as is only fair, since the rv-ers can take advantage of their A/C. This is one of our very favorite campgrounds, and in my opinion, the nicest in the park by far. Reservations open up six months in advance, and if you want a good spot that's about when you should make them! Be warned, they are very strict about their tent-only policy in spots designated as such. Campground management does not allow anyone to sleep in vehicles in those spots, even if the vehicles are designed for camping.

Finally made it to the legendary Furnace Creek Campground for two days and we weren't disappointed. The prices here are about average considering it's a pretty popular tourist destination and has some very cool amenities. The first thing we enjoyed was the shade. We were in site 110, which is in a corner of the park reserved for tents and as far as possible from RV's and generator weenies. The row of Tamarisk trees were huge, healthy and well pruned, providing an amazing full canopy for several tents. Although we went in December, when the temperatures were in the 60's, the shade and seclusion was amazing. Most sites backing Airport Road will have excellent shade. The only minor downside to this tent-only area is the lack of paved parking, but that's a very small inconvenience. The sites came with a fire pit/grill and an aluminum picnic table. As picnic tables go, raw aluminum is not a good choice. Scorching hot in the summer and freezing cold in the winter. At least they're durable... The restrooms were simple, clean, well-lit and functional. There were also excellent public sinks provided for washing dishes and getting potable water. They worked extremely well and were far better than the usual spigot in the ground, which I'm used to. Furnace creek is such a small place, that virtually everything here is within walking distance, including the visitor center, golf course, airport, general store, restaurants and shops. This park is also extremely dog friendly, which I really appreciate. The rangers were very friendly and helpful, although they were very watchful about food left out overnight. There are lots of coyotes and kit foxes around this area and they won't hesitate to roam through the camp in search of food. If you do bring a dog, keep in inside your RV or tent at night - very important! Another great thing at this location is the lack of flying insects. I came prepared as usual with repellant but never had to use any. There simply were no flying insects at all! Very nice... The only negatives I observed were the lack of trash receptacles. There were no trash cans near the sinks or in the restrooms. We did find a large dumpster over the fence in an adjacent camping area, but this was unusual for a campground. The other negative was the lack of Ranger activity during the evening. There were some chuckleheads about 200 feet away who were rocking and rolling all night and partying every day, pissing everyone off in the process. However there were no Rangers to shut them down. Disappointing... Last, although some campers in other reviews indicated there were showers here, we certainly didn't see any but were told that there were some pool showers at the resort for a small pool fee. That didn't matter too much as with the cool temperatures in December, we didn't really need one. In any case, I wouldn't hesitate to camp here again, provided we land one of the awesome spots with a tree canopy again. They were simply the bomb!

This campground is located behind a gas station and next to a golf course. It might feel like camping but you're just a walk away from the comforts of society. The campground is $18 with pool/shower and wifi access. Or you can just camp and leave. You can also buy a $5 pool/shower day pass if you want a quick easy shower. The campground is on gravel, so matts are recommended! And plan accordingly to the weather, it will not cool down at night. Clean spacious bathroom with running water. If you pass the golf course you can access a bar, store, and visitor center. The bathroom in the back have air conditioning!

I've stayed at these campgrounds twice now and it's such a great place. The staff is super friendly and informative. The campgrounds were clean as well as the bathrooms, I felt safe and like I could leave my personal belongings in my tent while I explored Death Valley. Each spot came with a picnic table and fire pit which was great! The only reason I'm giving 1 star is due to our experience at the restaurant. My boyfriend and I were staying at Furnace Creek Campgrounds and walked over to the 19th Hole Bar & Grill. We sat down for 40 minutes waiting before any employee even looked at us or spoke a word to us. We tried to call over an employee and let them know we were ready to order but no one would make eye contact with us. It was 6:30 when we set down and we watched as 8 other groups of people walked in and were helped right away. We both work in the hospitality industry and understand that things get busy at times but no one even said "we'll be right with you." There were 4 servers running around and not one person made an attempt to let us know that we were seen. Our server was the youngest one there but probably in his early 30's, he finally came to our table after my boyfriend spoke up and got a little loud. All he said was "sorry guys, what can I get for you?" in a monotone voice. We ordered our burgers and then he came over and gave us free chips as compensation for the "long wait." Which I guess everyone gets free chips so it wasn't even a compensation for feeling neglected. We then proceeded to wait for 20 minutes for our two burgers but once we had our beers, it made up for the time we waited. My burger was perfect but my boyfriend's was a little over done and dry. It took another 27 minutes before he brought our check to us and then we walked back to our tent.

I stayed here for a class field project a few years ago. This location has clean restrooms (which is always a plus), though I do not remember whether they were flush toilets or whether they were a toilet seat with a bottomless pit. There are also picnic tables to set up a kitchen of some sorts and/or to set up a dining area. It can get pretty cold at night, so make sure that you have a good sleeping bag or something equivalent.

All in all, we were happy with camping here. There was intense wind each night which made setting up a tent near impossible, but we found a tree to put it under and didn't wake up under an inch of sand so that was a win in itself. It may have been because it was mid-January and just windy that time of year at night, but it was a bit surprising. During the day it was in the low 60s, light wind in some places, and beautiful! We ended up opting out of cooking completely and I HIGHLY recommend it. It made our camping so easy and no clean up when we left. We instead opted to have a big brunch & dinner at the diner 2 miles down the road (in the golf course area) each day. Food isn't anything special but it's better than grocery shopping, hauling in a cooler, prepping, etc. Bring salty snacks for the day and lots of water as it wasn't hot but dry -- the two of us went through almost a whole 24 pack of Arrowhead in 1 afternoon. This campground has beautiful star gazing and is super central to everything DVNP has to offer. We spent the first day going south and did Badwater Basin, Natural Bridge, and then went north past the campground to the Mesquite Sand Dunes for sunset. What beauty we witnessed everywhere we went -- truly breathtaking. Fires are allowed. Bathrooms have running water. There are also showers available at the golf course for a fee. Showering helped us feel energized and ready to explore, so I recommend it! The trading post near the showers/pool had awesome goods to buy too. Can't wait to explore more of this park!

I'm giving this campground a 4 because the sites are pretty close together. For the tent camping spots, they allow 2 cars and 8 person maximum. For campsite 112, that was pretty difficult because our neighbors at 111 also had 2 cars and two tents on their site. Site 112 is also next to the path leading from RV camping to the bathrooms which limited our space even more. Campsites 114-111 do NOT have the shade of nearby trees that sites 110-107 have. In sites 111-107, we enviously watched other tent campers who set up underneath the trees and may have had extra protection from the winds that picked up around dinner time or shortly after. We were there March 16-18 and the winds are very strong in the evening so make sure you bring strong tent stakes. Our friend's tent needed serious reinforcement since at one point, her tent was almost laying flat due to the winds. Also, this makes having S'mores a no-go :( Kids very disappointed about that. Great thing about location of campsites 114-107 and surrounding sites, CLEAN bathrooms with TP (no hand soap) and potable water station nearby. Visitor's center is also just across the street (walking distance). We didn't stargaze, the winds were really strong each night and we couldn't relax. This wouldn't keep us from coming back though - we may just think about bringing a trailer next time. Also, this time in March is not too hot during the day and not too cold during the night. Also Death Valley is AMAZING.

This review is for the Furnace Creek campground that is located and managed by Furnace Creek Ranch. The RV Camp spots are horrible. Yes, there are lots of amenities including pool, laundry, showers, restaurant and of course electric and water. But, for $38 bucks you get a tiny RV spots nestled in with the staff housing. Sites are barely big enough for the RV. They have no table nor space to set up your own table. No fire pit (not that I want one but just pointing out that there is no space). The spaces are lined with a thin salt ceder strip to give you a bit of privacy but you then lose even more space. Here you are in an amazing national park..a huge one at that..and you have a tiny awful campsite!

We enjoyed our stay here last week. Here are some tips. - The camp ground doesn't take reservations starting from the week we came. We arrived around 1pm Friday and good spot with shades/close to utility/privacy was a bit hard to find. We chose a spot under the tree nearby the restroom although it's very close to other two tents. Come early or try make reservations to get good spot. Shades could be important here because of the heat. - It doesn't look like there is a shower place here. - We got our drinking water refilled at the visitor center nearby. But I heard the camp ground has drinking water too and the water is cooled down already. What a nice thing to have when you are in the desert. - I was afraid of mosquitos and other bugs, especially the ones in the restroom/sink before I came. It turned out no such thing here during my stay. (Maybe because it's too dry here?) I am so relieved.

We were pleasantly surprised by Furnace Creek Campground. The main worry I had was a lack of shade. It's the desert, you know. Turns out, there's plenty of shade in this campground if you pick the right spots. We stayed at 127, a nice walk-in site near Airport Road. When the sun rises, you'll spend the first few hours of the day in direct sunlight. After that, kick back and enjoy the shade! Each site has a picnic table (metal, an odd choice for one of the hottest places on earth) and a fire ring with a grate that lifts up. There's not much privacy between sites - we could see all of our neighbors, though we couldn't hear every little word they were saying. It's kind of like Housekeeping Camp in Yosemite, if you've been there. Close quarters, but not suffocating. RVs have to take their loud-ass generators to another section of the grounds, so enjoy the peace and quiet. Tents only in these parts. YES! The bathrooms are decent - some fuzzy mirrors, sinks and flush toilets. Outside, there are huge sinks where you can do dishes, clean your filthy self up or fill a giant water bucket. You're only limited by your imagination, friends. About 30 miles away is Stovepipe Wells, which has a store, restaurant, etc. Just up the road is the Furnace Creek Village, which also has supplies. These campgrounds are a great place to embark on a lot of day adventures in Death Valley: the Racetrack, Artist's Palette, Badwater Basin and much, much more.

Tent camped here wedged between 2 RV's. Everyone had a good attitude and was friendly. The pool and shower is available for $5. Very relaxing and calm. Very poor internet service, even in the resort. Lots of international tourists. Lots of jets overhead as Death Valley is a military training ground. My husband loved this. Bathrooms very clean. No trash cans in bathrooms. It's really a place for RVs, wonderful visitor center with a good little museum.

Death Valley is least busy when you come after New Years. Between Christmas and New Years is one of the busiest times in Death Valley, so keep that in mind when you are deciding when to visit Death Valley. I camped here after New Years, so there were a lot of different campsites to choose from. You have to pay for the campground you choose. Not all the campsites have trees for shade, but there is shade here. There is loose sand EVERYWHERE! Your tent will get filled up with sand quick if you don't close your tent. I learned that the hard way :( Compared to other campgrounds I have visited, the restrooms here are great. There's toilet paper and running water. Near the restroom, there is a sink that allows you to refill on safe drinking water. Don't be dependent on the sink though! Be sure to bring more than enough water needed for yourself on the trip. A picnic table is provided with every campground and fire ring. The tents and RVs are on separate campgrounds, so do a little happy dance! Furnance Creek is a good campground. Be sure to do your research on how busy it can get so that you can get a reservation early if needed.

Clean restrooms with flush toilets, clear campsite boards and directions.amazingly well maintained considering the location

This is a nice enough campground if you lower your expectations a bit. The spaces are very close together. We were fortunate enough to have good neighbors. We were in site 46 which was pretty nice. The only bad thing is we were near the exit and all the loops go out that way. I'd stay here again as the other two campgrounds are pretty basic.

I had really nice experience here. I didn't expect much but after this camping I fell in love with this national park.

First time here and we will definitely be coming back. Everything is provided, space for the tents, small fire pit, table. Of course if you want to bring your own you can, I really enjoyed my time here, bathrooms were surprisingly not too dirty, there is an area where you can wash dishes, brush teeth etc. I recommend this camp site and will be going next summer for sure!!

We camped here a few years ago in one of the walk-in tent sites (don't recall which site #). Anyhow, the layout of the site wasn't too bad and had a bit of nice shade from the trees. However, there is one major problem: the fine dust that is EVERYWHERE. I mean, I've camped tons of places in the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts in CA and several places in the desert/semi-desert of southern Utah, western Colorado, and northern Arizona...but I've never experienced anything like this. The sand here is the consistency of baby powder or something. Couple that with the wind that seems to constantly blow here and you've constantly got dust in your eyes, dust in your mouth, dust in your hair, dust in your sleeping bag, dust in your food, dust in...well, you get the idea. After a couple days of this, my wife and I headed down the road to the Furnace Creek Ranch or Resort, or whatever they call it, to use their pay showers (Man, what a sh_thole!). The showers were disgusting and partially flooded. I stood ankle-deep in cold water while a trickle of lukewarm water rinsed me off...sort of. Well, it was either that or a constant mouthful of dust. At least the national park itself was pretty cool. The Harmony Borax Works had some interesting history and the hike through Mosaic Canyon has some amazingly beautiful geology. Still, I wouldn't go back to camp in this particular part of the park again.

During the Martin Luther King's day weekend (1/18/2015), I spent two nights at this campground and was impressed by many aspects. First, the lady at the entrance was very kind and helpful. When we arrived at the site, it was clean with a sign stating "reserved" for us. The next day when we came back from a hike, we felt a park ranger came and inspected the site that reflects they are on top of it. The bathrooms are clean and the dishwashing area is well maintained. This is what well-managed comp ground is all about. I recommend it.

Easy in and out here, clean, well kept, would recommend. We had #106 which is both close to end of site map and bathroom. So we had shade and access to bathroom, and a little privacy. Would recommend 106-110 sites for a little privacy, assuming you don't mind being close to bathroom/flushes (really not loud). Overall it's pretty easy to go with this site and not really any reason you'd regret it. Like any camp get there early in day to find your best spot and you'll be great. Also campground is right behind visitor center so good for extra resources. And heat at night? Really not a factor for us in early September, our night was great for a campfire and bottle of wine, slept like a rock, one of our best camping nights ever! Only wish is that there had been a shower for tent folk like us ;)

Great campground to visit in late November/early December. Not a lot of campers during the week but the weekends are pretty full. Wished they had more full hookup sites but the primitive sites were very nice. We were very close to the bathhouse and not having showers was not all bad, especially knowing the ranch just a bit down the road had showers for $5. Love desert camping! We enjoyed the almost-full moon during our stay.

Pros: remodeled recently, clean, shaded in tent spot #109, contained a 9 man tent. Close to the bathroom. Seperate clean areas to clean dishes. Great stars, enjoyed nearby tour of scotty's castle. We stayed here December 2013, weather was high of 70 and low 39 at nigh. Cons: the Only trashcans are at the entrance of park. No firewood sold here. No showers.

The place is nice, but hot during the day. We were there at the beginning of March and it still gets hot. U need a canopy to get some shade durring the day, very few camping sites have trees. But make sure u fold that canopy at nite or at least remove the top because they have really strong gusty winds at nite, ours flew away and broke. Also Make sure you anchor the tent properly at night so it won't feel like it's flying away! The place is quiet and nice, except for the winds at night which will wake you up.