Death Valley National Park59
Campsite #59 at Furnace Creek Campground, Death Valley National Park, CA
$30
Campsite #59
| Drive-In | 8 people |
| 32 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | fair |
2/24
4/16
Campsite #59 Features: Drive-In access, Back-in parking, 32ft driveway, Fire ring, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (24)
4.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 58% |
| 4 star | | 25% |
| 3 star | | 4% |
| 2 star | | 8% |
| 1 star | | 4% |
@NunziataMDDCE3 · Camped on Dec 30, 2025 at Campsite #59
Campground with beautiful views conveniently located in the heart of the park. Solid amenities. Short walk to visitor center, and next to a gas station and general store.Going in December is great for hiking, but dress warm. Also, be prepared for rain. It rained for 2/3 of our trip. I recommend badwater basin, mesquite sand dunes, artist's drive, devil's golf course, golden canyon, zabriski, and Dante's view. Most of all, go see the pupfish at the salt creek - how often do you get to see fish in a desert?
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@RobertT9956944 · Camped on Mar 25, 2025 at Campsite #59
There are some really beautiful camping spots in this campground but it's hard to tell which ones benefit from the afternoon shade. Pick carefully! In general, the sites with trees on the southern and western areas of the campground seem to have better shade. The visitor center is excellent and worth spending time in to get oriented with all the possible explorations in the park.
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@ngocpatrD12787 · Camped on Feb 7, 2025 at Campsite #59
well kept campground,safe for families. clean toilets.if there is any plan for future expansion i suggest that the campsites be further apart for more privacythanks for keeping it a wonderful campground
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@JehoM842426C58 · Camped on Nov 25, 2024 at Campsite #59
Great experience!
@DarinHD4108487 · Camped on Dec 28, 2023 at Campsite #59
Site #59 was excellent, though there really isn't enough space for two vehicles. This is our fourth year camping at Furnace Creek, and ever year has been better than the last. The camp docents are very helpful, the people are nice, and the facilities are very good. The proximity to the Visitor's Center, the availability of potable water at the campground and the proximity to many of the best attractions of the park make this a must winter camping experience. We regularly visit Zabriski Point, Golden Canyon, Natural Bridge, Artist's Pallet, Devil's Racetrack, Badwater Basin, and our favorite, Dante's View. If you drive back to Stovepipe Wells (gas is much cheaper), the Mesquite Sand Dunes are fun, the gift shop at the gas station is great and our favorite restaurant is there--the Whitney Toll House. Just up the road is the road to Wildrose Charcoal Kiln/Telescope Peak (closed Dec 2023); well worth the trip up, amazing view of the High Sierra across the 'street' (395). So, what are the cons? Cell service is a little iffy, it's very remote, and can get very cold overnight in the winter (20 degrees a few years ago) and there is a lot of driving to and from places, even the close attractions. If you go with family--and some members don't like it--it could be miserable. Sometimes they sell out of firewood, especially when it is very cold. All in all, another excellent experience with the entire family. Look forward to returning in 2024.
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@AndrewK5708668 · Camped on Dec 21, 2023 at Campsite #59
This is dang near the lowest elevation spot you can camp in North America. What's not to like about it. Plus you're not too far from Mesquite Sand Dunes for sunset or sunrise
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@williams984835 · Camped on Nov 27, 2023 at Campsite #59
Our spot was good. That there are showers and a pool you can buy ($14) at Furnace Ranch was great. The only down side was a noisy generator that was running almost all day. Generator hour should be limited. 12 hours is too long.
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@AlexC6737302 · Camped on Nov 12, 2023 at Campsite #59
Spacious, clean, and well kept facilities
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@LawrenceS18229 · Camped on Oct 29, 2023 at Campsite #59
Clean campground, bathrooms. Hassle free
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@KerryG05D8EE0E · Camped on Feb 4, 2023 at Campsite #59
Peaceful camping with stunning views
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@OliverMBDE382E · Camped on Oct 29, 2022 at Campsite #59
The campground is very good. The only problem is that is no shade, I understand is a desert, but Death Valley is beautiful
@RalphS52C4DF8E · Camped on Mar 28, 2022 at Campsite #59
If I was more aware of the critical nature of the paved camping area, I would have chosen a longer paved trailer pad so I can fit my truck on it as well.
@SamC2686506 · Camped on Mar 17, 2022 at Campsite #59
Furnace creek campground was a nice spot. Our first night we had some issues with the ladies room near our site being closed. The dump station being closed was inconvenient but the alternative station just up the road worked out fine. It was quiet and just amazing views. Just go at the right time of year or it will get hot.
@CharlesM934555 · Camped on Jan 19, 2022 at Campsite #59
Our visit to Death Valley as a whole was very enjoyable. Unfortunately, the site that we picked (059, Drive-in Loop, standard non electric) does not have available parking for the tow vehicle. Your site detail is listed as OK for a trailer up to 31 feet. Seemed reasonable when we made our reservation. Our trailer is 23' so should be no problem. I parked my truck adjacent to the trailer out of the roadway and received a notice from the ranger that I couldn't park there because I was not on pavement. I had to find alternative parking on pavement for the TV. Perhaps you should limit site 59 to motorhomes without vehicles or at least note in the site description that tow vehicle parking must be off site.
@LindaC3432477 · Camped on Jan 12, 2022 at Campsite #59
We reserved site that claimed tit was large enough for our trailer - it probably was. However we could not use the site because there was insufficient room on the road in order to Turn to back into the site. Ended up paying for another site at Stovepipe Wells which we enjoyed.
@johnj3134199 · Camped on Jan 8, 2022 at Campsite #59
Great spot as a central location to do all the hikes that originate nearby.
@DavidR106 · Camped on Jan 5, 2022 at Campsite #59
Camp site was good, sinks for washing dishes are nice, restrooms could use a trashcan and more frequent cleaning.
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@michaelk687828 · Camped on Dec 10, 2021 at Campsite #59
You need to sell firewood on the winter. Its cold. We brought in enough for the first night but needed to buy more for the second night and couldnt find any at either general store or the ranger station. The ranger we spoke with was very unhelpful and rude and said you can drive to Nevada. He then prjceedwd to lecture me on how firewood sales are a private business and has nothing to do with the park service. I told him I was staying in a National park campsite so it seemed like it was. Government issue to an extent, and that if they knew there was no wood for sale, they should at least give a warning to people with campsites to bring enough for themselves. It is very cold in this park in the winter and people rely on purchasing wood to enjoy themselves and to stay warm. At a minimum, you need to provide better information or this issue and I would encourage you to sell your own firewood to alleviate the shortages and the price gouging by the general store.
@DavidM981 · Camped on Mar 28, 2021 at Campsite #59
Very nice site, however, very hot if site does not have trees.
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@AdrianO076536A · Camped on Nov 8, 2020 at Campsite #59
Awesome and well taken care of campground in a beautiful place.
@lauram1165586 · Camped on Feb 17, 2020 at Campsite #59
Very clean campground and the employee at check-in was very friendly and easy to work with. The one drawback is that the 7:00 cut-off for generators is really early.
@AnLC54655445B4 · Camped on Jan 3, 2020 at Campsite #59
The camp site is absolutely awesome. It has all the amenities like flushing toilet, running water, fire pits and general store. It's very easy to get in and out. It's a wonderful park. I enjoyed all the hikes and great view.
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