Saline Valley Primitive Campground — Death Valley National Park
Meghan
Reviewed Mar. 28, 2021

A literal oasis in the middle of the desert.

This campground is accessible from the north pass which is a pretty long rough ride, or by 4X4 trails to the south over Lippencott or Owens Valley. While I prefer the solitude of the incredible dispersed camping options available in Death Valley, the warm springs pools are the star here. Surrounded by palms, this weird collection of man-made pools feed from a hot springs source and are scattered around a clothing-optional hippie paradise of communal fire pits, book libraries and sitting areas decorated with crystals, art and all manner of oddities. The campground is fine if you don't mind neighbors.

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  • The sandy road into Warm Springs.
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  • Review photo of Saline Valley Primitive Campground — Death Valley National Park by Meghan , March 28, 2021
  • Review photo of Saline Valley Primitive Campground — Death Valley National Park by Meghan , March 28, 2021
  • Review photo of Saline Valley Primitive Campground — Death Valley National Park by Meghan , March 28, 2021
  • Review photo of Saline Valley Primitive Campground — Death Valley National Park by Meghan , March 28, 2021
  • Review photo of Saline Valley Primitive Campground — Death Valley National Park by Meghan , March 28, 2021
  • Review photo of Saline Valley Primitive Campground — Death Valley National Park by Meghan , March 28, 2021
  • Review photo of Saline Valley Primitive Campground — Death Valley National Park by Meghan , March 28, 2021
  • Review photo of Saline Valley Primitive Campground — Death Valley National Park by Meghan , March 28, 2021
  • Review photo of Saline Valley Primitive Campground — Death Valley National Park by Meghan , March 28, 2021
  • Review photo of Saline Valley Primitive Campground — Death Valley National Park by Meghan , March 28, 2021
  • Review photo of Saline Valley Primitive Campground — Death Valley National Park by Meghan , March 28, 2021