Thorndike Campground

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6 sites · RV, Tent

At 7400’ elevation, with a camping season that runs March through November, Thorndike campground is not for everyone. Accessible to high clearance vehicles only, (4-wheel drive may be necessary), Thorndike offers six sites, no fees, picnic tables, fire pits, pit toilets and all the rustic truth of roughing amidst in the desert’s surreal beauty.

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

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44mi from Thorndike 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

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(5)

37mi from Thorndike 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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11 ratings · 4 reviews

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· April 2025

Cooler Oasis in Death Valley

Tent

Wonderful campsite - way more private than Wild Rose (that seemed like a parking lot when we drove by) 4WD probably best for access. There's trees if you're looking for shade as well, but overall it was quiet cold at night (April). Star gazing was amazing, camp wasn't busy, and beautiful hikes near by. The outhouse was the nicest I've EVER seen.

Adela B.

4 reviews

April 2019

Very cold lol

Radic K.

6 years on Hipcamp

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· February 2018

Empty, higher in elevation, beautiful skies at night. Sites are completely sand; I suggest placing rocks around the inside seams of your tent so it will not blow away when your stakes inevitably fail (blame the sand).