The best campgrounds near Searles Valley, California with climbing

If you’re into climbing, Searles Valley delivers. Over 230 camping options put you close to boulder fields, craggy outcroppings, and long, open desert approaches. You’ll find campsites where you can swap stories under the stars after a day on the rocks. Most spots allow pets and offer toilets and showers—handy after hours in chalk and sun. The average night runs about $27, but you can roll in for as little as $5. Top picks? Death Valley Stargazing Camp (202 reviews) is a favorite for its open sky and easy access. 3 Peaks Sanctuary (27 reviews) gives you sunrise views right from your tent. For something offbeat, check out Artist Housings fun land (2 reviews). Hiking and horseback-riding fill the hours between climbs. Searles Valley camping is simple, practical, and all about the rocks. Pack your gear, choose your base, and get climbing.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Searles Valley

If you’re into climbing, Searles Valley delivers. Over 230 camping options put you close to boulder fields, craggy outcroppings, and long, open desert approaches. You’ll find campsites where you can swap stories under the stars after a day on the rocks. Most spots allow pets and offer toilets and showers—handy after hours in chalk and sun. The average night runs about $27, but you can roll in for as little as $5. Top picks? Death Valley Stargazing Camp (202 reviews) is a favorite for its open sky and easy access. 3 Peaks Sanctuary (27 reviews) gives you sunrise views right from your tent. For something offbeat, check out Artist Housings fun land (2 reviews). Hiking and horseback-riding fill the hours between climbs. Searles Valley camping is simple, practical, and all about the rocks. Pack your gear, choose your base, and get climbing.

92% (5)

Top-rated campgrounds near Searles Valley

1. Robison Ranch

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(2)

25mi from Searles Valley · 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.

2. Haiwee Flats

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43mi from Searles Valley · 1 site · RV

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.

3. Death Valley National Park

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761 sites · Furnace Creek, California

Take in magnificent desert scenery in the hottest, driest place in North America.

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Picnic table

4. Red Rock Canyon State Park

98%

(22)

50 sites · California City, California

Star in your very own Western in the Californian desert.

5. Sequoia National Forest

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(270)

905 sites · Ponderosa, California

Astonishing natural diversity and the biggest trees on earth! Plan to be awed.

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Campfires

Public campgrounds near Searles Valley

Slightly off the beaten path, this FREE campground was quiet and at least 15 degrees cooler than Furnace Creek.

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Wildrose Campground

36mi from Searles Valley · 23 sites · in Death Valley National Park

Surprisingly cold night in early April - down into the 30's while the valley floor was probably in the 60's or higher.

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Mahogany Flat Campground

37mi from Searles Valley · 10 sites · in Death Valley National Park

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Thorndike Campground

37mi from Searles Valley · 6 sites · in Death Valley National Park

The trails of Red Rock Canyon State Park.

98%

(22)

Ricardo Campground

43mi from Searles Valley · 50 sites · in Red Rock Canyon State Park

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Kennedy Meadows Campground

45mi from Searles Valley · 38 sites · Tents, RVs · in Sequoia National Forest

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Virginia

October 2025

20 ft campervan

With pets

1 night at Robison Ranch

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

1 night at Robison Ranch

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!