Can you reserve a site at Saline Valley Campground (Primitive)?

No. Saline Valley Campground (Primitive) is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Saline Valley Campground (Primitive)

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Managed by the National Park Service

Death Valley National Park (National Park) · Open Access

1,432 ft
Elevation

This is a clothing-optional hot spring area approximately 35 miles from the nearest paved road. A high-clearance vehicle and all-terrain tires are necessary to access this campground and road/weather conditions may necessitate 4-wheel drive. This campground is located at 1,375ft, but requires navigating either North Pass at 7,300ft or South Pass at 5,997ft and may be inaccessible due to winter conditions.

Getting there

Saline Valley Campground (Primitive) directions and information are available at https://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/saline-valley-campground-primitive.htm.

36.80873, -117.76939 · 36°48'31.4"N 117°46'9.8"W

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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, 24 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 Saline Valley Campground (Primitive)

Can you reserve a site at Saline Valley Campground (Primitive)?: No. Saline Valley Campground (Primitive) is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-07.

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