Lake Olancha RV Park Campground

Campground was beautiful and well maintained. All hookups worked perfectly. View is stunning w the mountains and the lake. Nacho was a great host - super attentive and responsive. We stayed two nights and had a great experience!

Hannah W.

3 reviews

Mixed feelings

· April 2026

CA Road Trip | 1 night stopover

Tent · With kids ·

First of all, the location and setting are wonderful, unique and beautiful. We loved our time here (only stayed one night), but the site I booked (Tent Site #1) was double-booked, so when I arrived, another family was already in my site. I booked on HipCamp, and the other family booked on a different platform. I reserved site #1 purposefully, so I wouldn't have any neighbors on one side of me (the sites are very small and on top of each other). Fortunately, another site was available for me to set up camp, but it was disappointing not to get the site I specifically selected. While we were there, only one bathroom was operational for the entire facility (one toilet), so there was always a line. I was really excited to take a shower, as we were coming from Furnace Creek in Death Valley (no showers), but I felt too guilty taking up the only toilet in the campground to shower (shower/toilet was in one portable bathroom together), so I opted not to. I still recommend this location, as we loved all the amenities (dishwashing sink, kayaks/paddle boards etc.) the view of the mountains, the sounds of all the frogs, the beautiful sky and pond, and the swinging bridge. We had never stayed at a place quite like it, and it's a great "overnight" road trip location. Hopefully, others don't have the same booking/toilet experience we did.

Heather C.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· April 2026

Best for a quick stopever

18 ft travel trailer ·

This is a nice little RV area. Be forewarned there is NOTHING nearby with less than a 30 minute drive and the RV sites are close together. However, it is a good place for an easy stop. I had a problem with my camper door, so I was only able to stay one of my three nights.

Jolene B.

3 reviews

Recommends

· April 2026

Tent · With pets ·

Very nice campground with an amazing kitchen area.

Jenn B.

3 reviews

Recommends

· April 2026

25 ft campervan · With kids ·

Death Valley Passageway Tent Site#6

We had a wonderful stay at this RV park on Lake Olancha. What really stood out was how peaceful and secluded it felt—it never got too busy, which made it easy to truly relax and enjoy the surroundings. One of our favorite perks was the easy, no-hassle access to boats and paddleboards. Being able to grab them anytime without needing to sign up or check in made the experience feel effortless and fun. Our twin 7-year-old boys especially loved exploring the area, and spotting frogs at night quickly became a highlight of the trip. The location is also a big plus. It’s just a short drive to Lone Pine, with great access to hiking and the Alabama Foothills, making it a perfect base for outdoor adventures. The office staff and host were warm, friendly, and genuinely helpful throughout our stay, which added to the welcoming atmosphere. And a small but important detail—the WiFi actually worked well, which is always appreciated when you’re on the road. A couple of areas could use some improvement: the dock areas feel a bit outdated, and the zip line was unfortunately out of service during our visit. That said, these didn’t take away too much from an otherwise serene and enjoyable experience. Overall, a peaceful, family-friendly spot that we’d happily return to.

Brooke M.

2 months on Hipcamp

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· April 2026

Tent · With pets ·

Nacho was very responsive to the messages I sent. He was also very friendly, helpful and understanding. The place is clean, and welcoming. We had a very enjoyable stay.

Clau H.

2 months on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· April 2026

Fix the bathroom please

Tent ·

Fix the bathroom for the tent side. There’s one bathroom with a shower. So if you need to use the bathroom quickly and someone is in the shower ur out of luck. Should’ve had less tents bigger section to camp.

Stanlee D.

2 months on Hipcamp

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· April 2026

Tent · Group trip ·

Lakeside RV site #9 near Lone Pine

This site was awesome! Very beautiful area with lots to look at. Fun activities to do around the site and in the water. Camp is clean and well kept, nice to sit and relax around. Lots of fun for friends or family. I would definitely come back.

Justin G.

2 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· April 2026

Camping with the birds!

20 ft campervan ·

Olancha Campground was easy to find and pull into our spot. After long days visiting Death Valley it was great to get back to the campground and play in the lake and walk around its perimeter. We saw lots of birds visiting the oasis including yellow headed black birds, road runners, and lots and lots of coots!

Anya P.

4 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2026

Great last minute grab!

20 ft campervan ·

Great last minute stop! Wonderful views, full hookups and plenty of amazing places to sit outside (shade and sun) also the paddle boards and kayaks were a great touch! Would recommend! Nacho is also very welcoming and escorted us to our spot!

Kirsten S.

2 reviews

Recommends

· March 2026

Great spot for its price!

Tent · With pets ·

Lakeside RV site #9 near Lone Pine

This campsite was great! Clean bathroom and shower! For the price I was more than happy with the quality of the campsite. Biggest downside is being 2 hours from Furnace Creek/Visitors Center. It currently only has one bathroom which is a bit tough with many other campers but he’s about to install another one! Campsites are a bit closer together but I personally find that really comforting. The Lake, BBQ’s, dock spaces were awesome! Was so kind and swift to responding to any messages and kept the bathroom very clean! You are allowed to use any of the kayaking and paddle boarding equipment and BBQs with propane already there! Great for the price but still in need of some campsite work. Other than that Nacho is super kind and has an awesome campground in the making! Thank you Nacho!

Morgan R.

2 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2026

24 ft travel trailer · With pets ·

We so enjoyed our stay! Beautiful property, Amazin Sunsets, views everywhere you look. Very Clean and incredibly responsive to questions! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Claire J.

11 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2026

Tent ·

Death Valley Passageway Tent Site#6

We loved this site! We camped and were able to enjoy all of the amenities including boats, kayaks, paddle boards, and a tennis court. There is also good service, outlets, wifi and grills. Would definitely come here again

Anna H.

2 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2026

Relaxing Getaway

Tent · Group trip ·

I had the wonderful opportunity to tent camp here in Lake Olancha with 9 of my friends! We rented three sites and had enough room for all of our tents, cars, and cook stove set ups! This is an amazing location as you can easily drive to Death Valley early to beat the heat and come back to a serene lake to cool off in! I would absolutely recommend staying here!

Hayley S.

4 reviews

Recommends

· March 2026

Beautiful Lake Olancha

Tent · Group trip ·

Death Valley Gateway Tent Site #5

Hayley S.

4 reviews

Recommends

· March 2026

Amazing Lake Side Camp!

Tent · Group trip ·

Death Valley Passageway Tent Site#1

Hayley S.

4 reviews

Recommends

· March 2026

Tent ·

Just a primitive campground in the middle of the desert. Nothing to complain about =)

Roman K.

6 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2026

Gorgeous Mountain View

Tent · With kids ·

I loved this campsite because we could choose to have a lake view or not and the bathroom/shower wasn’t too far away. Also, the campsite had a picnic table and a spot for campfire which is allowed and the dock was close so I really enjoyed sitting there watching the ducks fish for food.

Skylar F.

3 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2026

Camping for a night.

Tent ·

The campground was very peaceful. Nacho assisted me in getting a spot closer to the restroom. The tent campsites are a it close together but the tv ones are more spacious. They have gas grills and areas to hag out near the small pond. I enjoyed grilling my dinner and eating as the sun went down.

Tricia M.

1 year on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· March 2026

Tent ·

Death Valley Gateway Tent Site #5

The amenities along were really nice. But the campsites themselves were narrow, and the boundaries were made up of the fire pit and picnic table. This made determining which fire pit and table belonged to which site, as they were on either side of the site. It also meant half the table encroached into the neighboring site. The bathroom was well kept, but there is only the one shared toilet/shower combo for the whole site. So if somebody was taking a shower, you were out of luck if you needed to use the toilet.

Katie H.

14 reviews

Recommends

· March 2026

Tent ·

The site was nice, very close to the entrance of the park.

Zoe L.

6 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2026

60 ft pop-up camper · Group trip ·

Lakeside RV site #9 near Lone Pine

Great and amazing campsite. Definitely would return.

Antonio G.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· March 2026

Tent ·

Lake Side RV Site #3 Mount Whitney

Nacho was kind and welcoming. He was helpful and informative about the region.

Janice M.

24 reviews

Recommends

· March 2026

Would visit again

10 ft travel trailer · With pets ·

Stayed here with my small trailer and it was a great experience. Staff were super friendly and the views were great. Water and power easily accessible at the site and the grounds were well maintained and clean. Alabama hills isn’t too far of a drive if you want to get some hiking in and if you want to get to Death Valley it’s about an hour to an hour and a half. Took me 2ish hours to reach bad water basin which is deep in the park but there are closer attractions within the park. Over great experience even if you just want a place to rest and relax.

Edwin I.

2 reviews

Mixed feelings

· March 2026

Great Views

Tent ·

Awesome views and dark night sky. It was great to have a gas bbq range. Campsites are really close together. Only one bathroom. The “lake” is small and water depleted. The camp ground hosts were very nice.

Steve R.

2 reviews

Recommends

· March 2026

Tent · Group trip ·