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Campsite #56 at Furnace Creek Campground, Death Valley National Park, CA
$30
Campsite #56
| Drive-In | 8 people |
| 23 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | fair |
3/11
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Campsite #56 Features: Drive-In access, Back-in parking, 23ft 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% |
@RachelS6363728 · Camped on Feb 12, 2026 at Campsite #56
The campsite was well kept, bathrooms were clean and had two stalls and two sinks per facility. It was great to sit around a campfire and see the stars the park rightly has a dark sky designation! Also right across from the visitor center which was so convenient for getting water out of a fountain and snacks/gatorade if needed, plus maps.
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@DavidD5028320 · Camped on Jan 30, 2026 at Campsite #56
Very centrally located to a number of, points of interest. Clean and numerous bathrooms and water stations. Note no showers on site.The camp site had a level parking pad and tent area. Would stay here again.
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@Jennifer818787 · Camped on Jan 22, 2026 at Campsite #56
A wonderful stay at Furnace Creek. A memorable and enjoyable trip with spectacular scenery. The Visitor Center is within easy walking distance of even the most distant campsites. I found the sites to be well spaced and the desert trees, though a bit sparse, provided some privacy and a bit of shade. Restrooms and campsites were clean. The city of Pahrump is a relatively close 61 miles if supplies or fuel is needed and the resort prices seem outlandish.
@JayK7783297 · Camped on Dec 14, 2025 at Campsite #56
Great campground with clean restrooms and a convenient dishwashing area. Campfires and barbecues were allowed, and our site had a perfect mix of sun and shade. Easy access, smooth traffic, and strong Verizon service made the stay even better. Highly recommended!
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@JeffreyO357529 · Camped on Oct 28, 2025 at Campsite #56
Space #56 was excellent. Nestled into the trees. The size of the pad at the site is most appropriate for a 23' RV, but because there are no rocks behind it, I was able to squeeze in a pop-up trailer that is 26.5' long when open and still keep all tires on the pavement with room for the tow vehicle (parked sideways).
@TroyP6A53288A8 · Camped on Apr 1, 2025 at Campsite #56
The furnace creek campground is a clean and basic campground. We had a full hookup site. Everything worked as it was supposed to. The other campers were friendly. We did not ever interact with or see the campground host. Flushing toilets in the bathrooms are nice.
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@SueS2549054 · Camped on Mar 18, 2025 at Campsite #56
When I reserved the campsite, I informed them there would be 2 cars. However, my particular site only had room for one car. Hum? Seems there could be a better way to work that.Quiet hours are generally between 10pm-7am, however a large group was up until near 2am making lots of noise. Unfortunate to not have a camp host around to speak with them as they were disturbing all their neighbors.
@JanisB8360890 · Camped on Jan 12, 2025 at Campsite #56
An unbelievable oasis in the middle of nowherein fact one of the most uninhabitable places on Earth. We are so glad we visited!
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@AndyD3751630 · Camped on Jan 8, 2025 at Campsite #56
Site was decently sized, close to the restroom facilities and even had some cell service
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@BernhardLFF80B · Camped on Nov 30, 2024 at Campsite #56
Great experience, clean, quiet, friendly staff. Very happy!
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@DIEGOS16DF4B0D · Camped on Nov 14, 2024 at Campsite #56
Be mindful of others' need for quiet and a peaceful stay. Visit your favourite spots early or late so you enjoy the best light and use the midday hours for organizing, planning, going to the Oasis at Death Valley resort to do some shopping or grab a coffee.
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@JohnI1950932 · Camped on Nov 4, 2024 at Campsite #56
Wonderful experience. Our site was compact but had plenty of shade. Early November was an ideal time to visit temperatures were moderate and the lower sun angle highlighted the beautiful colors of the park. Additionally there were no crowds!
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@BrianM6776107 · Camped on Oct 30, 2024 at Campsite #56
Small site with space for multiple tents, is bordered by trees and shrubs on 2 sides for a little extra privacy. Parking space for only 1 vehicle, but there is plenty of overflow nearby. Restrooms and water are close by. Campground was fairly quiet at night even when it was full.
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@RichardD237266 · Camped on Feb 25, 2024 at Campsite #56
Great location with many attractions close by. Walk to restaurant or short drive. Would stay again.
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@JohnH2789214 · Camped on Jan 20, 2024 at Campsite #56
Nice, level, quiet spot at a decent price. Centrally located in the park.
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@AlexC6737302 · Camped on Dec 8, 2023 at Campsite #56
Very great, awesome facilities + running water! Excellent location to see rest of park!
@MarieB7186093 · Camped on Nov 23, 2023 at Campsite #56
I love this campground! One of the cleanest bathroom and dishwash area facilities I've seen in National Park campgrounds and the staff is helpful and friendly. Plus, centrally located in the hub of the Park means that you can both enjoy the quiet and dark while also able to hit up the general store and visitor's center just down the road. Can't wait to come back!
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@ColinM3108367 · Camped on Feb 19, 2023 at Campsite #56
Fantastic campground in a great location within death valley. All simple and easy
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@ThomasM8282631 · Camped on Dec 22, 2022 at Campsite #56
We have stayed here so far for two nights of our three night stay, and are very pleased. This is definitely the place to stay if you want to visit death valley. Most of the major areas to visit and hiking trails are within a 30 minute drive. Most of the sites are dry camping, but there are a few available with hookups.We used a dry camping site, but that is no problem because there is a good dump station and water refill facility. The sites have nice asphalt pads, and each comes with a firing and picnic table. You can go on reservations.gov and actually see pictures of each site before you select. This place books up fast, so make sure you have your site picked out and then log on as soon as the 6-month window opens to make your reservation.Our RV is only a 23-footer, but the park and roads are very well laid out and maneuvering would be very easy, even with a large rig.Amazingly, there is a cell signal here. It works best late at night and early in the morning, but the data rates are slow. Still, we expected we would not have any communication with the outside world for several days. So, it's great to be able to keep up on things.
@AnnaC7369977 · Camped on Oct 26, 2022 at Campsite #56
Clean, beautiful campsite. Walking distance to the visitor center, hotel area with shops and showers, and to the Borax area.
@LottyC470 · Camped on Jan 14, 2022 at Campsite #56
I love Furnace creek! All the spots are great and their are trees. The facilities are clean and there is great washing dish stations
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@RichardH454 · Camped on Mar 7, 2021 at Campsite #56
Site 56 was did not allow much back-in length but we knew that when we signed up.
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@BillyA675 · Camped on Feb 17, 2021 at Campsite #56
Great park and enjoyed our stay. The only issue was we had to move sites even though the park remained half empty. Others at the park stated the same.
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@ThomasD6597226 · Camped on Dec 27, 2019 at Campsite #56
The campsite was great! 5 friends and I made base camp at Furnace Creek for our extended weekend adventures in Death Valley. The campground is nice and on top of the visitor's center. It is also in close proximity to many of the other great and amazing landmarks/hikes inside the park.
@KarlKA88A8582F · Camped on Dec 12, 2019 at Campsite #56
Campground was new, but sites we not private
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