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Campsite #79 at Furnace Creek Campground, Death Valley National Park, CA
$30
Campsite #79
| Drive-In | 8 people |
| 24 ft | Back-in |
| 2 | fair |
7/1
10/15
Campsite #79 Features: Drive-In access, Back-in parking, 24ft driveway, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (8)
2.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 50% |
| 4 star | | 13% |
| 3 star | | 13% |
| 2 star | | 13% |
| 1 star | | 13% |
@TomH4673678 · Camped on Dec 5, 2024 at Campsite #79
This campground was almost fully booked for the dates I wanted, but there were a couple spots available. I arrived after dark (about 5:30pm in December) and it was very challenging pulling into my back in spot... I'm not very good at it, and I have a small (16') camper, and there are no lights at the campground, which i understand, but it was tough. I put my headlamp on the post with the site number, and used that to back in. The asphalt pad was also small, and I had to unhook and park my truck next to it on the packed gravel. An hour or so later, when I was walking my dog, the campground host came by and said I couldn't park there... that all vehicles had to be on pavement, something about "environmentalists", and he told me I needed to park at the restroom about 200 yards away, or at the visitor center. The next day, I drove up to Texas Spring campground, which is all first come/first served, and about half the price of Furnace Creek, and it was about 20% full, so I decided to move up there. I was very happy with that site. It was much quieter, darker, easier to get in and out of, much more scenic, and had way more restrooms per camper than furnace creek. Next time I'll know.
@PattiG0EE89E06 · Camped on Feb 12, 2024 at Campsite #79
There is water and black tank facilities across from the Visitors Center. Fill up your tank before you enter the Park. Always keep your tank topped off if you are setting out on an adventure. We were easily distracted to just keep going. Turned around just in time. There is a small store at the hotel next to the Visitor Center. Very impressed with pathways to the various points of interest. Cell service is very iffy. Visit the Visitors Center for a map and newsprint. We used this a lot because we had no cell reception. Love Furnace Creek.
@JohnL4419148 · Camped on Dec 21, 2023 at Campsite #79
One of the best camping experiences that you could choose!Everyone needs to put this on their bucket list.
@KentR5064869 · Camped on Nov 3, 2023 at Campsite #79
Always a good time at Furnace Creek. In November the valley is beautiful. The rangers are always very helpful.
@MARKF100 · Camped on Jan 2, 2022 at Campsite #79
Furnace Creek is what one would expect for a desert campground, with more utilities than some of the other locations. That said, it was very noisy. The rules do not allow generators to operate after 8:00pm but unfortunately, the rules do not address deisel furnaces, which are arguably every bit as loud as a generator. BTW, we were there 1st week of January and it was cold. We were tent camping, and comfortably sleeping at night, and while our site had no electricity and was intended for tents, we were surrounded by very noisy trailers. The only "tent only" sites that are seperated from the trailers are walk in only. Artist Pallete, a 5-mile drive is absolutely beautiful, and there are many excellent hikes within a few mile drive.
@MelissaM904 · Camped on Oct 31, 2021 at Campsite #79
The Furnace Creek Campground sites and facilities were excellent. Clean and in good working condition. Big issue was the gas station at the resort. Unregulated, exorbitant gas prices ($6.80+ a gallon) but more challenging was the fact that this was the only source for propane tank refills in the entire park and for two days in a row there was not technician available to dispense the propane. Really not acceptable for a location with so many RV sites.
@LoringD618 · Camped on Feb 10, 2021 at Campsite #79
We are frustrated. We did not know the status of our reservation. We received a closure refund confirmation on 1/21 for $55. It stated the refund was on its way. We have never received our refund. On 2/8 we received an order receipt. We were told to ignore it and it was sent in error. We were told to check with our credit card company. We did. They never received the $55. We have called several times. Last week we were told that we would get notice by email. We have not yet heard and are still waiting for our refund. Please help.
@ChudiH982 · Camped on Feb 6, 2021 at Campsite #79
Nice campground, clean, each site is large enough to stay away with your neighbors. No need to worry about privacy. The stars are amazing!
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