Homestake Campground (Primitive)
Facility ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Death Valley Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) · Restricted Access
- 3,777 ft
- Elevation
Extremely remote campsite at 3,785ft of elevation, accessible only by high-clearance vehicles with all-terrain tires. Access from Saline Valley Road requires navigating Lippincott Pass and should only be attempted by experienced 4-wheel drivers. There are no approved toilet facilities at this location and no water available. Pack in all that you need, pack out all that you bring.
Getting there
Off of CA190 at the junction for Scotty’s Castle road, travel north thirty-eight (38) miles toward Ubehebe Crater. Just before the parking area for the crater, turn right onto unpaved Racetrack Road. Travel 20 miles on this high clearance 4WD road and take a right at Teakettle Junction. Travel 9.5 miles and just past the Racetrack playa arrive at the campground.
36.63760, -117.57380 · 36°38'15.4"N 117°34'25.7"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, 23.9 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 Homestake Campground (Primitive)
- Can you reserve a site at Homestake Campground (Primitive)?
- No. Homestake Campground (Primitive) is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Homestake Campground (Primitive)
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- Saline Valley Campground (Primitive) 16 mi · Facility
- Emigrant Campground 21.6 mi · Campground
- Stovepipe Wells Campground 23.7 mi · Facility
- Mesquite Spring Campground 25.2 mi · Facility
- Block 14 32.5 mi · Visitor Center
- Eureka Dunes Campground (Primitive) 33.3 mi · Facility
- Wildrose Campground 33.4 mi · Facility
- Olancha Dunes OHV Area 33.4 mi · Facility
- Cottonwood Lakes Walk in Campground 35.4 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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