Eureka Dunes Campground (Primitive)
Facility ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Death Valley National Park (National Park) · Open Access
- 2,889 ft
- Elevation
Remote campground at the base of Eureka Dunes (the tallest sand dunes in California and home to several endemic plant species). This campground is located at 2,880ft and is only accessible to high-clearance vehicles. Please drive only on existing roads and tread lightly on the dunes to protect this fragile and unique environment.
Getting there
Off of CA190 at the junction for Scotty’s Castle road, travel north thirty-eight (38) miles and take a right on unpaved Big Pine road. Travel thirty-four (34) miles on Big Pine road and take a left on South Eureka Valley Road. Travel ten (10) miles south to Eureka Dune dry camp.
37.11200, -117.68090 · 37°6'43.2"N 117°40'51.2"W
Typical weather
Typically 102°F in Jul, down to 57°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 58 | 61 | 69 | 76 | 85 | 96 | 102 | 101 | 93 | 81 | 67 | 57 |
| Low °F | 30 | 33 | 39 | 44 | 53 | 62 | 67 | 65 | 58 | 48 | 36 | 29 |
| Precip in | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 36.1 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 Eureka Dunes Campground (Primitive)
- Can you reserve a site at Eureka Dunes Campground (Primitive)?
- No. Eureka Dunes Campground (Primitive) is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Eureka Dunes Campground (Primitive)
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- Mesquite Spring Campground 20.1 mi · Facility
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- Grandview Campground 31.8 mi · Campground
- Homestake Campground (Primitive) 33.3 mi · Facility
- Block 14 37.1 mi · Visitor Center
- Clayton Valley Sand Dunes 39.6 mi · Facility
- Sage Flat Campground 40.4 mi · Campground
- Lower Grays Meadow Campground 40.4 mi · Campground
- Upper Grays Meadow Campground 40.6 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone (760) 786-3200
- Email Deva_Information@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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