Death Valley National Park38
Campsite #38 at Furnace Creek Campground, Death Valley National Park, CA
$30
Campsite #38
| Drive-In | 8 people |
| 67 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | fair |
2/27
Campsite #38 Features: Drive-In access, Back-in parking, 67ft driveway, Fire ring, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 72% |
| 4 star | | 20% |
| 3 star | | 8% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@PeterK8781529 · Camped on Nov 24, 2025 at Campsite #38
Well designed campground thats very central. Sites are flat, close to fresh water and bathrooms but not too close
No Service
@LauraAnn519537 · Camped on Nov 1, 2025 at Campsite #38
I rate Site 38 as one of the best in this campground, for the following reasons: 1. It's 65 feet long (on the centerline), so there's enough room for the largest RV's, or for two families to share the site. I've had a 30 foot Class C, a Rav4, and a 10' x 14' tent all on the parking pad, with 5 feet to spare. 2. If you are tent camping, and don't have an RV with all the amenities, this site is only 80 feet from the nearest restroom, and 50 feet from the nearest dishwashing sink. 3. It's 850 feet walking distance to the patio at the visitor center. only a little longer to walk than the closest sites, 86 and 87, which are 500 feet. 4. The site is as flat and level as you will find anywhere, certainly more level than any of the sites in Sunset campground across the road, so it works great for either tent or RV camping. There are some Tamarisk trees along the back of the site that you could sit under for shade in the late afternoon on a warm day.
Good
@MarkS8760847 · Camped on Feb 17, 2025 at Campsite #38
Weather was almost perfect. Campground staff were friendly and efficient. Took my grandsons to the bottom of Ubehebe Crater and we finally made it to the big sand dune at Stovepipe Wells. Also did the usual, Devils Golf Course, Badwater, and the natural bridge. From other visits I'd recommend Salt Creek and Scotty's Castle when it re-opens. If you have time, a side trip to Ash Meadows NWR to see the Devils Hole and natural springs (check at the vistor's center to see where the desert pupfish are visible).
No Service
@Stephanie97A07 · Camped on Jan 20, 2025 at Campsite #38
Clean, well maintained campground. Very friendly staff. Convenient to the Visitors Center.
Some Coverage
@TracieB3276020 · Camped on Nov 25, 2024 at Campsite #38
Area is stunning and the colors change constantly. Hiking trails are amazing. If you are a golfer, the golf course is a must.
@SteveR5952407 · Camped on Nov 17, 2024 at Campsite #38
Reservations were easy to make on Recreation.gov. The campground is very clean and our site (038) was plenty long enough for our trailer and vehicle. There were no hookups at this site, but across the road water and a dump station were available. Cell service in the area is an issue as the only carrier in Death Valley is CommNet. We use T-Mobile for our carrier, and apparently they do not have an agreement with CommNet to provide service, as we had no internet service. However, there is Wi-Fi available at the Visitor Center, which is next to the campground. Wi-Fi service is also available at the Oasis adjacent to the campground.
@JoseB8518971 · Camped on Oct 30, 2024 at Campsite #38
Camping calme et trs bien situ.
@wendys6889683 · Camped on Oct 29, 2024 at Campsite #38
Potable water close to camp sites, very clean bathrooms. We stayed one night, no complaints.
@KevinC5577695 · Camped on Mar 21, 2024 at Campsite #38
Nice big sites with plenty of space to spread out a campsite. Bathrooms well maintained and great amenities close by at the resort.
Some Coverage
@JanetC4565717 · Camped on Mar 13, 2024 at Campsite #38
March was a great time to visit. We did have a few days of rain and cold temperatures but when the sun came out it was still cool enough to go for multiple hikes in a day. We highly recommend Natural Arch, Golden Canyon including Red Cathedral, Mosaic Canyon and Dantes View. All stunning.
No Service
@DavidA3218244 · Camped on Feb 14, 2024 at Campsite #38
Campground is clean and well organize
No Service
@LauraAnn519537 · Camped on Nov 26, 2023 at Campsite #38
This is an excellent site for anyone bringing a large RV, or someone car camping with a tent. You can set up your tent on the back end of the paved parking pad, which helps prevent damage to the tent floor, and still have plenty of room on the pad for your vehicle. Tents up to 10 x 14 feet fit perfectly. There are no trees on the south side of the pad, so it's perfect for setting up a solar panel on the ground. The restroom is 70 feet away, right behind the site, and the dishwashing station is only 45 feet away to the north. The Visitor Center is an easy stroll, about 750 feet from the campsite.On two separate trips, we had a 10x14 tent, a 28 foot class "C" motorhome, and a Prius, all parked on the pad. Highly recommended.
Good
@AbhinavN2B570B · Camped on Dec 24, 2022 at Campsite #38
Excellent campground and campsite.Restrooms located at convenient locations. Garbage location at one end of the campground is a walk but prevents odors at campsites.Beautiful desert scenery all around.Central location to scenic drives and hikes.
@SaraK4352523 · Camped on Oct 24, 2022 at Campsite #38
Great camp site! Bathrooms were clean and the campground was clean.
@SANDORV1D95433 · Camped on Feb 3, 2022 at Campsite #38
Had a great time. Whatch the sunset at the sandunes are great.
@KenL735 · Camped on Dec 14, 2021 at Campsite #38
It rained with snow on the surrounding peaks made for a once in a lifetime experience. We plan on returning and spending more time in the park.
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@BruceK983 · Camped on Apr 11, 2021 at Campsite #38
Nice, clean, convenient. Maybe a tad warm but...
Some Coverage
@PeterJ833 · Camped on Mar 18, 2021 at Campsite #38
The Park is wonderful. We came for the dark skies and were not disappointed. One thing -- the lights at the visitor center could maybe have shades on the sides, or maybe just a different design, so that the light does not shine anywhere but down. It would improve the darkness and thus improve the dark sky experience. We love Death Valley National Park and will come back in the future.
@DeborahP456 · Camped on Mar 16, 2021 at Campsite #38
Campground was clean and had good spacing between sites.
Some Coverage
@MarcL683 · Camped on Feb 22, 2021 at Campsite #38
What varied terrain! Campsites at Furnace Creek were well maintained an good spacing between sites. Nice clean bathrooms.
No Service
@JohnK278 · Camped on Feb 18, 2021 at Campsite #38
Nice campground. The dump station was out of order so everyone had to use one station by the overflow lot.
Major Issues
@ScottT9337491 · Camped on Nov 15, 2020 at Campsite #38
Furnace Creek Camp Ground is a great camp ground, however they are currently doing practically nothing as far as maintenance it seems. We were at 2 different sites during our stay and both tables were absolutely filthy. I mean really gross. We had to spend a good 10-15 minutes cleaning both of them before setting out anything. Perhaps it's because of Covid? Other than that it was a great time.
@DanaS6949201 · Camped on Oct 16, 2020 at Campsite #38
Such a scenic location. Clean restrooms. Safe!
@BradJ1676D4A53 · Camped on Jan 19, 2020 at Campsite #38
Great sites, long and flat. One thing on site 39, all the hookups are at the back on the right side. If you have a trailer with the waste hookup in front of the axles (like mine), you will need 30' of waste tube to reach drain. Note that the rest of the campsites had no hookups so lots of generators running during the day and evening. Still a great campground!! You can walk to the visitor center easily from campsite as well.
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