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Furnace Creek Campground

Updated October 31, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
129[1]
Nightly fee from
$30[2]
Reservations
Yes[3]
Longest RV or trailer
65 ft[4]

Furnace Creek Campground is managed by the National Park Service in Death Valley National Park, California[5]. Recreation.gov lists 129 overnight campsites there, and the campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov[1][3].

What to expect

NPS says the campground is open year round, but NPS takes reservations only between October 15 and April 15[6]. In summer, some loops within the campground close[6]. NPS also notes that outside the reservation season the campground reduces to 41 sites that are first-come, first-served[7]. Recreation.gov lists 78 sites that accept an RV or trailer and 129 that accept a tent[8]. The longest RV or trailer length listed at any site is 65 feet[4]. Recreation.gov also lists 17 sites with electric, water and sewer hookups[9]. Tent campers can look at the 13 tent only nonelectric sites listed on Recreation.gov[1].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 129
Site types[1] 61 standard nonelectric, 33 walk to, 17 standard electric, 13 tent only nonelectric, 5 group tent only area nonelectric
Sites (NPS count)[10] 136, 136 reservable, 0 first come, first served
Reservations[3] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[11] 8
Hookups[9] electric 17, water 17, sewer 17 sites
Longest RV or trailer[4] 65 ft (median 25 ft)
Equipment[8] RV or trailer at 78 sites, tent at 129 sites
Pets[12] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[13] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[14] 1:00 PM
Check-out[15] 12:00 PM
People per site[16] 8 at most sites (8 to 40)

Camping fees

Nightly fees listed by the National Park Service. Fees can change by season.

Site or fee Per night
Standard RV/Tent Sites[2] $30
Full Hook-up Sites[17] $44
Group Sites #3, 4, 5[18] $40
Group Sites #1 and #2[19] $60

Amenities

Before you go

Questions people ask

How much does Furnace Creek Campground cost?
NPS lists a standard RV or tent site at $30 per night and a full hook-up site at $44 per night[2][17]. Group Sites #3, 4, 5 are listed at $40 per night and Group Sites #1 and #2 at $60 per night[18][19].
Can you reserve Furnace Creek Campground?
Yes, it can be reserved on Recreation.gov[3]. NPS takes reservations only between October 15 and April 15[6].
Are dogs allowed at Furnace Creek Campground?
Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all 129 campsites with this detail listed[12]. NPS rules say pets must be confined or leashed, with a leash of 6 feet or less[22].
How long an RV can Furnace Creek Campground fit?
The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 65 feet on Recreation.gov[4]. Limits differ by site, so check the site you plan to book.
Does Furnace Creek Campground have hookups?
Recreation.gov lists 17 sites with electric hookups, 17 with water hookups and 17 with sewer hookups[9].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 129 overnight campsites at Furnace Creek Campground: 61 standard nonelectric, 33 walk to, 17 standard electric, 13 tent only nonelectric, 5 group tent only area nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Camping fee, Standard RV/Tent Sites: $30 per night. National Park Service
  3. Furnace Creek Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Furnace Creek Campground: 65 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 25 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Furnace Creek Campground is a campground managed by the National Park Service in Death Valley National Park, California. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Season and hours (NPS): Open year round, but reservations are accepted only from October 15 to April 15. During the summer months, some loops within the campground close. National Park Service
  7. Reservation note from NPS: During the cooler winter season, the campground is fully open. Reservations are accepted from October 15 to April 15. Make reservations from 5 days to 6 months in advance by calling 877-444-6777 or visiting www.recreation.gov.... National Park Service
  8. Permitted equipment at Furnace Creek Campground: 78 sites accept an RV or trailer and 129 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Hookups at Furnace Creek Campground per Recreation.gov site details: 17 sites with electric hookups (50 amp), 17 with water hookups, 17 with sewer hookups, out of 129 campsites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. NPS lists 136 sites at Furnace Creek Campground: 136 reservable and 0 first come, first served, 18 with electric hookups. National Park Service
  11. 8 of the 129 campsites at Furnace Creek Campground are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Furnace Creek Campground: yes at all 129 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  13. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Furnace Creek Campground: yes at all 129 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  14. Check-in time at Furnace Creek Campground on Recreation.gov: 1:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  15. Check-out time at Furnace Creek Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  16. Maximum people per campsite at Furnace Creek Campground: 8 at most sites (range 8 to 40). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  17. Camping fee, Full Hook-up Sites: $44 per night. National Park Service
  18. Camping fee, Group Sites #3, 4, 5: $40 per night. National Park Service
  19. Camping fee, Group Sites #1 and #2: $60 per night. National Park Service
  20. Amenities at Furnace Creek Campground listed by NPS: toilets: Flush Toilets - year round; showers: None; drinking water: Yes - year round; dump station: Yes - year round; cell reception: No; camp store: Yes - year round; firewood for sale: No; food storage... National Park Service
  21. Fee information on Recreation.gov: An entrance fee or national park pass is required for all visitors entering Death Valley National Park. This fee is separate from the campground fee. If you are unsure about what type of entrance pass you would like to... Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  22. NPS campground rules for Furnace Creek Campground. National Park Service

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.