Probably best campground in Death Valley (no frills)
Would perhaps consider 3.5 to 4 stars. But, on what was to be our 2nd to last night, a very large group showed up (at least 15) that was quite noisy, lots little folks running around, loud adults. We dry camped but there are electric spot available, there is a dump station, dish-wash station, bathroom were avg. (This was also during gov't shutdown so bathrooms might have been a bit better; they were adequate). It was 93 degrees day after our arrival (mid-Nov.). 3rd day was temperate, with night time temp in 60s. Last couple of days, there was a flood watch in effect (atmospheric river through state of CA while we were there). VERY windy at times, and wind chill resulted in needing to wear jackets & gloves. At the crater, the wind blew us around and we abandoned our hike (risk of being blown off the edge). We considered leaving early due to flood watch. When the very large group showed up, that made the decision for us and we left 1 day early. Nice overall to have experienced relatively rare weather in such as place :)
All sites appear to be level.
Next door to The Ranch at Death Valley (motel), but check restaurant reviews before eating there.
There are sites that back up to trees which would have been pretty nice.
This was a great locale for seeing the park and fairly central. Still several sites/roads close due to flooding months earlier.




























































































