National Park Service · California
Stovepipe Wells Campground
National Park Service · California, United States · in Death Valley National Park
- Sites
- 190
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- No
- Dump station
- Yes
- Laundry
- No
- Elevation
- -3 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1 · certified dark-sky place
- Cell coverage
- AT&T good · Verizon good · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Death Valley National Park
- Nearest town
- Stovepipe Wells
- Phone
- (760) 786-3200
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
Site map
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About
Open seasonally, typically late fall through mid-to-late April. First-come, first-served campground located at sea level. Fee is paid at the pay station at the front of the campground. Campground is adjacent to the Stovepipe Wells general store, ranger station, and a privately operated RV park. Guests are welcome to visit Stovepipe Wells Village to purchase pool and shower passes or take advantage of complimentary Wi-Fi.
Fees
Stovepipe Wells Camping - Standard Rate: $18. Standard Campsite Rate per night. Pay fee using a credit/debit card at the automated fee machine in the campground.
Stovepipe Wells Camping - Senior & Access Pass Rate: $9. Reduced rate for Senior and Access pass holders. Pay fee using a credit/debit card at the automated fee machine in the campground.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64° | 48° | 33° | 75° | 0 of 11 |
| February | 68° | 50° | 38° | 80° | 0 of 11 |
| March | 75° | 56° | 46° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| April | 85° | 64° | 50° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 96° | 76° | 59° | 108° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 107° | 86° | 66° | 118° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 113° | 94° | 84° | 123° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 110° | 90° | 78° | 118° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 100° | 82° | 69° | 113° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 86° | 66° | 54° | 98° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 73° | 55° | 42° | 83° | 0 of 10 |
| December | 61° | 45° | 31° | 72° | 1 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Mesquite Flat Dunes Trailhead · 1.8 mi as the crow flies
Mesquite Flat Dunes 0.8 mi Hike · Drive there - Mosaic Canyon Trailhead · 2.4 mi as the crow flies
Mosaic Canyon 0.9 mi Hike · Drive there - Salt Creek Trailhead · 8.8 mi as the crow flies
Salt Creek Interpretive Trail Boardwalk 0.5 mi Hike · Drive there
All 79 trails in Death Valley National Park
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
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- Emigrant Campground · National Park Service · 9 mi · 10 sites
- Furnace Creek Campground · National Park Service · 18 mi · 130 sites
- Death Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping · National Park Service · 19 mi · 49 sites
- Sunset Campground · National Park Service · 19 mi · 230 sites
- Texas Springs Campground · National Park Service · 19 mi · 106 sites
All public campgrounds in California · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-09-08. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.