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Stovepipe Wells Campground

76%

190 sites · RV, Tent

Imagine the curved ripple of velvety sand against a backdrop of serrated peaks. The nearby sand dunes make Stovepipe Wells a good spot to park your RV and stay awhile (as long as it’s between September 1st and Mother’s Day weekend). This flat 190 spot parking lot campground has water, flush toilets a dump station, a smattering of picnic table and fire pits, as well as a nearby restaurant, bar and gift shop.

What this place offers

No campfire allowed

No pets allowed

No showers

No toilets

No potable water

No picnic tables

No sewage hookups

No electric hookups

First come, first served

RV, Tent

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Tarantula Ranch

98%

(386)

42mi from Stovepipe Wells Campground · 10 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Beatty, NV

Tarantula Ranch is located in the Mojave Desert surrounded by BLM land and nearby Death Valley National Park. One of the first vineyards in Nevada, we grow 5 varietals of grapes and make wine on-site. We offer guests camping, glamping, and an RV site. Camping and Glamping sites are located next to the vines and include picnic tables, shared bathhouse with toilets and shower, outdoor kitchen (bbq, gas cooktop). We also have a community area "The Wine Hall" with ping-pong, shuffleboard, refrigerator, and microwave. Outside our gates, enjoy biking, hiking, scrambling, and exploring the Amargosa Desert and nearby Skeleton Hills. Nearby attractions include Ash Meadows Wildlife Refuge (30-minutes) and Death Valley National Park (45-minutes). We have spent a lot of time in the park and are happy to answer questions, make suggestions, or even take you on a tour.

AREA-95 | Desert Nebula

100%

(5)

33mi from Stovepipe Wells Campground · 20 sites · Tents, RVs · NV

Amargosa Valley is the adventure town of Nevada. Sitting between Las Vegas and Death Valley, this property is just minutes away from one of the most popular sand dunes in the southwest. The sky opens up at night to treat campers to a vivid view of the starry night sky. With easy drive-up access, this parcel can be accessed by nearly any vehicle however a 4-wheel drive is recommended due to soft sand in some areas.

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76%

15 ratings · 12 reviews

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· August 2025

In the middle of a sandstorm, still awesome.

Joseph H.

42 reviews

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· July 2025

Tent · With pets

Awesome place

Cody F.

7 reviews

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· May 2025

Tent

You really have to get off the beaten path to enjoy this park. So many slot canyons to explore! The park is massive and stunning. Easy to immerse yourself in the geology. Drink and bring lots of water!

Kevin B.

10 reviews

Mixed feelings

· March 2025

Centrally located but not very memorable campsites

I last camped at Stovepipe Wells Campground in October of 2020. I camped in a two-person backpacking tent. Pros: The campground is centrally located in Death Valley National Park which makes it a good jumping off point for the Teakettle Junction and the Racetrack to the north along with Furnace Creek and Badwater Basin to the south. Cons: The campground is not overly scenic and located quite close to the highway 190—expect road noise and a "parking lot" feel.

Julian B.

180 reviews

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· December 2024

The view of the stars and sunrise from this area were incredible!

Andrea P.

2 reviews

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· December 2018

Basically just a giant parking lot with tent sites along the perimeter. Get there early to get a spot if you don't have reservations because they fill up fast. To my surprise, I really enjoyed my stay there

Molly A.

7 years on Hipcamp

May 2018

We ended up at Stovepipe wells due to a broken tent and high winds up the road. It was far from our first choice, but it wound up being some of the best camping we've experienced. In January the temperature is moderate and the skies are gorgeous. Nearby amenities make camping here simple and it's just a short drive to some amazing trails, hikes, and off-road vehicle drives. Highly recommend.

Christine Lee S.

7 years on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· June 2017

We camped here out of desperation. We'd intended to camp at Wild Rose, but the spring winds were too much for us. As we drove down off the mountain, we got caught in a dust storm and thunderstorm! The campground is just a big square of gravel and offers not much in the way of natural features. We parked our van right up to the perimeter where the sites back right up to dunes. After the storm, the kids got to go explore the dunes and that was cool.

Ann Marie S.

2 reviews

March 2017

Great site right in the park! Basic but it has everything you will ever need (expect shade). Mostly an RV site but it did have some tent camping. The camp host was very friendly. I would recommend it if you cannot find a spot somewhere else. Being in the park is better than not. This campsite was right next to the sand dunes which is a total plus to me.

Rachel N.

9 years on Hipcamp

January 2017

While driving at night, missed the turn to Mahogany Flats and ended up camping at Stovepipe Wells. It was a flat campground close to a gas station, small ranger station, and a tiny little resort. Relatively nice bathrooms, water, and a beautiful sunrise. I wouldn't choose this as my first choice.

Max S.

2 reviews

September 2015

This may look like a bleak camping spot, but I absolutely loved the people that worked at Stovepipe Wells. At the gift shop across from the tenting area they had free coffee every morning and the staff was so friendly. Plus the pool attached to the hotel had showers, so I definitely utilized those!

Korey T.

10 years on Hipcamp

July 2015

A rather bleak parking lot. The worst camping spot in Death Valley, especially if you're tenting. If you are, try to get the sites closest to the sand. Otherwise, stay elsewhere.