Wildrose Campground
Facility · California ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Death Valley National Park (National Park) · Open Access
- 4,076 ft
- Elevation
***No Potable Water Available in the Wildrose Area. Closest available water ~31 miles north at Stovepipe Wells, CA.
First-come, first-served campground with no additional fee, high in the Panamint Mountains. Located at an elevation of 4100 ft / 1250 meters. No water. No hook-ups available. Generators allowed 7am - 7pm. This area is prone to high winds. Sites are dirt and gravel surrounded by mesquite bushes and rolling hills.
Getting there
Located high in the Panamint Mountains on Emigrant Canyon Road. From CA190 take Emigrant Canyon Road. Be sure to check road conditions prior to your trip.
36.26594, -117.19033 · 36°15'57.4"N 117°11'25.2"W
Typical weather
Typically 117°F in Jul, down to 66°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 67 | 74 | 83 | 91 | 101 | 111 | 117 | 116 | 108 | 93 | 77 | 66 |
| Low °F | 43 | 49 | 57 | 65 | 75 | 84 | 91 | 89 | 79 | 64 | 51 | 41 |
| Precip in | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 22.5 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 Wildrose Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Wildrose Campground?
- No. Wildrose Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Wildrose Campground
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- Furnace Creek Campground 22.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Thorndike Campground (Primitive) 6.9 mi · Facility
- Mahogany Flat Campground (Primitive) 7.2 mi · Facility
- Emigrant Campground 16.1 mi · Campground
- Furnace Creek Visitor Center 22.5 mi · Facility
- Sunset Campground 22.6 mi · Campground
- Texas Springs Campground 22.9 mi · Facility
- Stovepipe Wells Campground 23.7 mi · Facility
- Homestake Campground (Primitive) 33.4 mi · Facility
- Big Dune 42.7 mi · Facility
- Olancha Dunes OHV Area 44.7 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone (760) 786-3200
- Email deva_information@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-20.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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