95% (183) • 13 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Darwin
Haiwee Flats
1. Haiwee Flats
83%
(3)
22mi from Darwin · 1 site
Come and enjoy a beautiful relaxing weekend at Haiwee flats, 360 views of mountains, pull in site with easy access to the highway. Also a few miles nearby is the Haiwee Reservoir, ..please respect signs. Lots of exploring and hiking nearby. Sageflats is a nearby road that can bring you closer to the mountains. Get lost enjoy yourself.
Pets
from
$25
/ night
Boulder Creek RV Resort on Hwy 395
2. Boulder Creek RV Resort on Hwy 395
32mi from Darwin · 95 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Enjoy panoramic views of the Eastern Sierras from this great campground located on Hwy 395 at the Boulder Creek RV Resort in Lone Pine, California. Experience being immersed in nature's wonder while still maintaining some comforts of home by enjoying the amenities of the RV park with a pool and hot tub (open seasonally mid March to mid October), hot showers, clean restrooms, laundry facilities (paid) and a communal Club House with living room and kitchen available for guest use.
Take a relaxing stop on your road trip of a lifetime along California's eastern border, whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat under star filled skies or a convenient home base for exploring iconic destinations like Mt. Whitney, Alabama Hills and Death Valley National Park. With four unique cabins and over 100 camp sites to choose from offering full hook-ups, pull-through sites, tent sites and park amenities for the whole family to enjoy including an outdoor pool, hot tub, well stocked market and playground.
All RV sites offer full hook-ups with 30/50 amps electrical, water, sewer and free WiFi. Every campsite has a picnic table and fire ring and is dog friendly for up to 2 dogs per site. The Boulder Creek RV Resort Market sells propane, firewood, ice and other camp supplies. There is a dump station on site for RVs.
Tent sites are located near the restrooms, showers, pool and hot tub. Campers can use the communal Club House large kitchen and living room with TV, where fresh coffee and muffins are served daily each morning. Tent sites have some trees for shade and potable water available.
We're surrounded by the magnificent eastern Sierras and just a skipping stone way from majestic Mt. Whitney. Every day you'll awaken to a picture perfect view and every night you'll fall asleep beneath a vast black blanket peppered with sparkling stars. In an area where hiking and horseback riding trails are abundant, mountain lakes are fresh and crisp, and the scenery is unlike any other, guests are transported into another glimpse of unique California nature and embrace spectacular sunrises and sunsets on the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Viewing wildlife from the campground is not uncommon as elk, deer, birds and other migratory species travel through the open and vast land.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$50
/ night
Golden Cactus Wild West Town
3. Golden Cactus Wild West Town
100%
(1)
35mi from Darwin · 1 site · Tent, RV
Golden Cactus Wild West Town is a great place to rest and relax, surrounded by beautiful views in every direction. You can explore the 1800s gold rush town itself or hike into No Name Canyon, where you’ll find a small river.
There are also many dirt roads behind the property, perfect for dirt bikes and other off-road vehicles.
The property is located just ¾ mile north of the Pearsonville Shell gas station and only 10 minutes from the nearest town. A public restroom is available next to the picnic area, where you can also enjoy a barbecue if you wish.
For RVs, we currently offer a 30-amp power outlet if you’d like to hook something up. Please note there are no gray or black water dumping facilities available.
If you’re camping outdoors, feel free to set up your tent in the designated area, which also have access to a power outlet.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$33
/ night
Sequoia National Forest
4. Sequoia National Forest
98%
(271)
National forest 53mi from Darwin · 905 sites
Astonishing natural diversity and the biggest trees on earth! Plan to be awed.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Inyo National Forest
5. Inyo National Forest
96%
(453)
National forest 43mi from Darwin · 2001 sites
Explore ancient pine forests, curious rock formations, and massive peaks in this sprawling national forest.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Camp with the Horses! Robison Ranch
6. Camp with the Horses! Robison Ranch
100%
(4)
40mi from Darwin · 1 site · Tent, RV
Just off Highway 395, beneath the eastern Sierras, sits a former racehorse training facility with sweeping views of both the resident horses and surrounding mountains.
The property features a horse courtyard and open, undeveloped land for camping: peaceful, quiet, and perfect for slowing down. Stargazing is encouraged, with dark skies that truly shine. An outhouse with a toilet and sink is available on-site for campers’ use.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$45
/ night
Olancha Resort
7. Olancha Resort
22mi from Darwin · 131 sites
Nestled on 65 acres of stunning landscape, Olancha Resort stands out as a unique destination with unparalleled views of majestic mountain ranges and enchanting starry skies. To the east, you'll find the renowned Death Valley and the Whites Mountain Range, while the High Sierras, featuring the impressive Olancha Peak at 12,132 feet, rise majestically to the west.
Recognized as the Gateway to Death Valley and just minutes away from Mt. Whitney, the tallest peak in the contiguous United States at 14,494 feet, our resort offers an ideal base for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
On-site, guests can indulge in delicious meals at Olancha Café, which serves grass-fed beef and bison, or explore our general store stocked with exotic beers, ice cream, and unique gifts. For relaxation, enjoy our well-water swimming pool, along with convenient public restrooms, showers, and a laundromat.
We also provide RV spots with 30/50 amp full hookups, as well as comfortable motel rooms, including suites and family accommodations, ensuring a pleasant stay for all visitors. Experience the beauty and adventure that Olancha Resort has to offer!
Panamint Springs Resort
8. Panamint Springs Resort
45mi from Darwin · 107 sites
Nestled in the stunning Panamint Valley within Death Valley National Park, Panamint Springs Resort stands out as a charming, rustic getaway that offers a unique blend of western-style hospitality and breathtaking natural beauty. This small resort is an ideal destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat, featuring comfortable lodging options, camping sites, and RV services to accommodate all types of travelers.
Guests can indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant and bar, while the well-stocked general store and gas station ensure that all your essentials are within reach. The resort's picturesque location provides marvelous views of the distant sand dunes and the majestic Panamint Mountains, which soar to an impressive 11,000 feet, creating a perfect backdrop for relaxation and leisure dining.
Conveniently situated just 10 miles from the western edge of Death Valley National Park along California Scenic Highway 190, Panamint Springs Resort serves as an excellent base for exploring the park's diverse outdoor activities, including hiking, stargazing, and discovering nearby natural wonders. Whether you're looking for adventure or a serene escape, this resort offers a memorable experience in one of the most captivating landscapes in California.
Death Valley National Park
9. Death Valley National Park
93%
(250)
National park 33mi from Darwin · 761 sites
Take in magnificent desert scenery in the hottest, driest place in North America.
Pets
Toilets
Picnic table
95% (183) • 13 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Darwin
Haiwee Flats
1. Haiwee Flats
83%
(3)
22mi from Darwin · 1 site
Come and enjoy a beautiful relaxing weekend at Haiwee flats, 360 views of mountains, pull in site with easy access to the highway. Also a few miles nearby is the Haiwee Reservoir, ..please respect signs. Lots of exploring and hiking nearby. Sageflats is a nearby road that can bring you closer to the mountains. Get lost enjoy yourself.
Pets
from
$25
/ night
Boulder Creek RV Resort on Hwy 395
2. Boulder Creek RV Resort on Hwy 395
32mi from Darwin · 95 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Enjoy panoramic views of the Eastern Sierras from this great campground located on Hwy 395 at the Boulder Creek RV Resort in Lone Pine, California. Experience being immersed in nature's wonder while still maintaining some comforts of home by enjoying the amenities of the RV park with a pool and hot tub (open seasonally mid March to mid October), hot showers, clean restrooms, laundry facilities (paid) and a communal Club House with living room and kitchen available for guest use.
Take a relaxing stop on your road trip of a lifetime along California's eastern border, whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat under star filled skies or a convenient home base for exploring iconic destinations like Mt. Whitney, Alabama Hills and Death Valley National Park. With four unique cabins and over 100 camp sites to choose from offering full hook-ups, pull-through sites, tent sites and park amenities for the whole family to enjoy including an outdoor pool, hot tub, well stocked market and playground.
All RV sites offer full hook-ups with 30/50 amps electrical, water, sewer and free WiFi. Every campsite has a picnic table and fire ring and is dog friendly for up to 2 dogs per site. The Boulder Creek RV Resort Market sells propane, firewood, ice and other camp supplies. There is a dump station on site for RVs.
Tent sites are located near the restrooms, showers, pool and hot tub. Campers can use the communal Club House large kitchen and living room with TV, where fresh coffee and muffins are served daily each morning. Tent sites have some trees for shade and potable water available.
We're surrounded by the magnificent eastern Sierras and just a skipping stone way from majestic Mt. Whitney. Every day you'll awaken to a picture perfect view and every night you'll fall asleep beneath a vast black blanket peppered with sparkling stars. In an area where hiking and horseback riding trails are abundant, mountain lakes are fresh and crisp, and the scenery is unlike any other, guests are transported into another glimpse of unique California nature and embrace spectacular sunrises and sunsets on the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Viewing wildlife from the campground is not uncommon as elk, deer, birds and other migratory species travel through the open and vast land.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$50
/ night
Golden Cactus Wild West Town
3. Golden Cactus Wild West Town
100%
(1)
35mi from Darwin · 1 site · Tent, RV
Golden Cactus Wild West Town is a great place to rest and relax, surrounded by beautiful views in every direction. You can explore the 1800s gold rush town itself or hike into No Name Canyon, where you’ll find a small river.
There are also many dirt roads behind the property, perfect for dirt bikes and other off-road vehicles.
The property is located just ¾ mile north of the Pearsonville Shell gas station and only 10 minutes from the nearest town. A public restroom is available next to the picnic area, where you can also enjoy a barbecue if you wish.
For RVs, we currently offer a 30-amp power outlet if you’d like to hook something up. Please note there are no gray or black water dumping facilities available.
If you’re camping outdoors, feel free to set up your tent in the designated area, which also have access to a power outlet.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$33
/ night
Sequoia National Forest
4. Sequoia National Forest
98%
(271)
National forest 53mi from Darwin · 905 sites
Astonishing natural diversity and the biggest trees on earth! Plan to be awed.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Inyo National Forest
5. Inyo National Forest
96%
(453)
National forest 43mi from Darwin · 2001 sites
Explore ancient pine forests, curious rock formations, and massive peaks in this sprawling national forest.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Camp with the Horses! Robison Ranch
6. Camp with the Horses! Robison Ranch
100%
(4)
40mi from Darwin · 1 site · Tent, RV
Just off Highway 395, beneath the eastern Sierras, sits a former racehorse training facility with sweeping views of both the resident horses and surrounding mountains.
The property features a horse courtyard and open, undeveloped land for camping: peaceful, quiet, and perfect for slowing down. Stargazing is encouraged, with dark skies that truly shine. An outhouse with a toilet and sink is available on-site for campers’ use.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$45
/ night
Olancha Resort
7. Olancha Resort
22mi from Darwin · 131 sites
Nestled on 65 acres of stunning landscape, Olancha Resort stands out as a unique destination with unparalleled views of majestic mountain ranges and enchanting starry skies. To the east, you'll find the renowned Death Valley and the Whites Mountain Range, while the High Sierras, featuring the impressive Olancha Peak at 12,132 feet, rise majestically to the west.
Recognized as the Gateway to Death Valley and just minutes away from Mt. Whitney, the tallest peak in the contiguous United States at 14,494 feet, our resort offers an ideal base for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
On-site, guests can indulge in delicious meals at Olancha Café, which serves grass-fed beef and bison, or explore our general store stocked with exotic beers, ice cream, and unique gifts. For relaxation, enjoy our well-water swimming pool, along with convenient public restrooms, showers, and a laundromat.
We also provide RV spots with 30/50 amp full hookups, as well as comfortable motel rooms, including suites and family accommodations, ensuring a pleasant stay for all visitors. Experience the beauty and adventure that Olancha Resort has to offer!
Panamint Springs Resort
8. Panamint Springs Resort
45mi from Darwin · 107 sites
Nestled in the stunning Panamint Valley within Death Valley National Park, Panamint Springs Resort stands out as a charming, rustic getaway that offers a unique blend of western-style hospitality and breathtaking natural beauty. This small resort is an ideal destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat, featuring comfortable lodging options, camping sites, and RV services to accommodate all types of travelers.
Guests can indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant and bar, while the well-stocked general store and gas station ensure that all your essentials are within reach. The resort's picturesque location provides marvelous views of the distant sand dunes and the majestic Panamint Mountains, which soar to an impressive 11,000 feet, creating a perfect backdrop for relaxation and leisure dining.
Conveniently situated just 10 miles from the western edge of Death Valley National Park along California Scenic Highway 190, Panamint Springs Resort serves as an excellent base for exploring the park's diverse outdoor activities, including hiking, stargazing, and discovering nearby natural wonders. Whether you're looking for adventure or a serene escape, this resort offers a memorable experience in one of the most captivating landscapes in California.
Death Valley National Park
9. Death Valley National Park
93%
(250)
National park 33mi from Darwin · 761 sites
Take in magnificent desert scenery in the hottest, driest place in North America.
Pets
Toilets
Picnic table
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Greg
2 weeks ago
Tent
We had a very quick stay (late arrival due to traffic) but had an easy time finding and accessing the location. It was so quiet and peaceful, I forgot how much I missed seeing the stars while living in the city. It was beautiful. Host was very sweet and communicative. Definitely will be coming back on my next trip up near the sierras.
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Ian
January 2026
21 ft travel trailer
With pets
The Robison Ranch was an absolute wonderful place to stay. The views are fantastic, the it is very private and quiet, the owners of the ranch (Leslie and Frank) were wonderful and the volunteers were also great people. I stayed out there for three weeks and loved it! I would defiantly love to come back and stay again.
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Rolando
October 2025
28 ft Class C
With pets
The whole site is fantastic. Ricardo and his brotherJamie welcomed me at the entrance helped me set up for the night. As an added plus they walked me through the extraordinary collection vintage cars and memorabilia collected at the museum. I can't say enough about their herculean efforts to restore one of America's historic small mining towns.
Also, the site where the movie "CLAW" was filmed.
Excellent place to stay going to or returning from Death Valley.
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Virginia
October 2025
20 ft campervan
With pets
Robison Ranch was very peaceful and being around the horses was fun. The ranch hands were very friendly. The view of the mountains was awesome.
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Sara
September 2025
25 ft Class C
With pets
Beautiful site for quiet, privacy, and stargazing! My first time on a real horse ranch. There were many possibilities for where on the ranch we could park the RV, we parked near a barn in the back and could hear the horses snorting, it was very relaxing. We dry camped but water and electric outlets were available. Host was very accommodating and made sure we were comfortable, which is much appreciated. Location was perfect, 5 minutes from the highway but it felt remote. Great spot!
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Arthur
August 2025
25 ft travel trailer
Great isolated site. Host was immediately available for help when needed to find the exact site. Good spot to get to great fishing, and dirtbiking.
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