Stovepipe Wells Campground
Facility · California ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Death Valley National Park (National Park) · Open Access
Open seasonally, typically late fall through mid-to-late April. First-come, first-served campground located at sea level. Fee is paid at the pay station at the front of the campground.
Campground is adjacent to the Stovepipe Wells general store, ranger station, and a privately operated RV park. Guests are welcome to visit Stovepipe Wells Village to purchase pool and shower passes or take advantage of complimentary Wi-Fi.
Getting there
Located on CA190 just 24 miles (39 km) west of Furnace Creek.
36.60664, -117.14776 · 36°36'23.9"N 117°8'51.9"W
Typical weather
Typically 115°F in Jul, down to 63°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 65 | 71 | 79 | 88 | 98 | 109 | 115 | 113 | 105 | 89 | 74 | 63 |
| Low °F | 42 | 49 | 57 | 64 | 73 | 83 | 90 | 87 | 79 | 65 | 51 | 41 |
| Precip in | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Stovepipe Wells Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Stovepipe Wells Campground?
- No. Stovepipe Wells Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Stovepipe Wells Campground
- Furnace Creek Campground 18.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Death Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping 18.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Scotty's Castle - Death Valley National Park 31.3 mi · Tickets · we watch it
- Emigrant Campground 8.8 mi · Campground
- Furnace Creek Visitor Center 18.5 mi · Facility
- Sunset Campground 18.9 mi · Campground
- Texas Springs Campground 19 mi · Facility
- Wildrose Campground 23.7 mi · Facility
- Homestake Campground (Primitive) 23.7 mi · Facility
- Thorndike Campground (Primitive) 25.9 mi · Facility
- Mahogany Flat Campground (Primitive) 26.4 mi · Facility
- Mesquite Spring Campground 27.5 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone (760) 786-3200
- Email deva_information@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-04-09.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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