Description

This tents only, year round campground is awaiting your need for seclusion, with only 10 spots for the picking! No dump station or fire pit (no fire allowed) but water, flush toilets (that’s right, flush toilets at a 10 site campground) and tables are there to make up for it. At 2,100 feet above sea level, you’ll be privy to some jaw dropping views of the sloping sand dunes to the north and the commanding mountains, as you hover near the mouth of Emigrant canyon and survey the desert’s handy work.
Campsite area
Tent sites
10 sites
Up to 8 guests per site
Up to 6 vehicles
No wheelchair access
Essentials
Toilet available
Pets allowed
No campfires
Amenities
Picnic table available

Activities

Offered near the campground.

Biking

Do your pedaling feet crave sand dunes and sand flats, below sea level basins and mountain crests? Then bring your bike to Deat...Read more

Hiking

Death Valley is known for being unknown and by that we mean, there are not many formalized trails, but still plenty of awesome ...Read more

Horseback riding

Not to fall heavy on cliches, but if you went to see a man about a horse, chances are it would be in a desert. Itching to don a...Read more

Off-roading (OHV)

In need of an adrenaline rush? Ready to fill the quiet, dusty breeze with the churn and grumble of wheels on sand and gravel? G...Read more

Climbing

Mosaic Canyon is as it sounds - a pieced together work of natural art, ready for a rock clamoring ascent, as is the Grotto Ca...Read more

Snow sports

Panamint Mountain Range is home to 11,049 foot Telescope Peak , which despite Death Valley’s reputation for extreme heat, can ...Read more

Swimming

Hiking like a good water baby with your swimsuit on under your gear? Good. You’ll get a chance to make use of that when you tak...Read more

Wildlife watching

You will undoubtedly encounter forms of wildlife during your experience at Death Valley. Get pre-acquainted with some of the c...Read more

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Hipcamper Jake
Jake L.
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July 1st, 2019

Came in at in evening. A few other families joined but several spots still open. A great view and good place to see a LOT of sky. Don't miss the little tent sign for where to turn in.

Hipcamper Kiran
Kiran H.
didn't provide a recommendation.
August 21st, 2018

Although the campground itself lacks in the way of ambiance--it really is just a large, unshaded, gravel lot--the surrounding mountains more than make up for it. It's also free and has the amenities of a larger campground (hey, hey flush toilets). I drove in on a sand storm and had to spend an hour waiting in my car by the side of the road, as there was zero visibility. It was very cool and a crazy experience, but by the time I hit the campground I had long given up on setting up my tent: I happily slept in my car. If you do set up your tent, make sure and stake it down and add some rocks. And don't forget that sand/rainfly.

Hipcamper Emma
Emma C.
didn't provide a recommendation.
August 3rd, 2018

Free, convenient, and a great view; what more can you ask for? We came in late to Death Valley one night in November, crossing our fingers that we would be able to find somewhere to camp without a reservation. Low and behold, right after entering the park we stumbled upon Emigrant! Just to the left of the main road, this campground is a simple gravel lot with about ten unmarked spots around the perimeter. It was pretty full and we took the last open spot. There is a path leading to a bathroom with flush toilets (!!!), a couple of picnic tables, and some dumpsters for trash disposal. If you're coming into the park along highway 190 from the southwest, this is a prime place to set up for the night.

Hipcamper Evan
Evan C.
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July 20th, 2018

FREE.

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Park
Death Valley National Park
State
California
Country
United States
Phone Number
(760) 786-3200
Directions
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Official Website
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Coordinates
36.497° N, 117.228° W
Free
Tent Only: 10 Sites
(Up to 8 people per site)