Death Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping
Death Valley, CA, California · 650 m away
Campsite · via Recreation.gov
- Hardstanding pitches
- Dogs allowed
from $10 / night
Campsite for booking · Death Valley
Sunset Campground
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Overview
- Pitches
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- Pitch types
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- Season
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- Check-in / out
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Policies
| Pets | Not stated: check on Recreation.gov |
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| Smoking | Not stated: check on Recreation.gov |
| Instant booking | Not stated: check on Recreation.gov |
| Cancellation | Not stated: check on Recreation.gov |
About this campsite
***Scheduled to open mid to late November 2026. Check our Alerts and Conditions page for up-to-date information.
Open seasonally, typically late fall through mid-April. First-come, first-served, large campground that rarely fills.
This location has little to no vegetation and is comprised of desert gravels. Car and tent camping is permitted. No picnic tables or fire rings. Campfires are not allowed in Sunset except at a few established community fire grates within the campground.
Managed by a US federal agency. Data source: ridb.recreation.gov.
Description supplied by Recreation.gov.
Where you can stay nearby
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Nearest dump station and water
- Service point near Death Valley
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Data: Recreation.gov (RIDB), from ridb.recreation.gov, last updated 13 October 2026. Federal agencies provide this data and are responsible for it; it may be incomplete. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or the U.S. Government. About this data. Places data © OpenStreetMap contributors.