Kayakers and birdwatchers have a ready launch point at Lake Olancha RV Park & Campground, where a small lake draws dragonflies and waterfowl and provides flat water for casual paddling. The property sits just off US-395 in Olancha, California, with open desert sightlines toward the surrounding mountains and a creek nearby. Access can be rough, and first-time visitors report the entrance is poorly marked, requiring a drive behind the sites to pull through.
Sites are level and spacious, with full electric, water, and sewer hookups. Campfires are permitted, and the campground includes showers and a dump station. Reviewers note that connectivity is reliable, with both Starlink and AT&T performing well for work and streaming. Wind tends to pick up in the evenings, so securing awnings is worth doing before dark. The facilities are limited to a single restroom and shower unit, with no laundry, pool, or clubhouse on-site, which reviewers mention as a gap given the $49-$69 nightly rate.
Barrie M. describes the setup as "the informality of the site was a refreshing change," noting that riverside overlooks with seating, tables, and grills made for a good base for wildlife watching between paddles. Crowding varies: some stays are quiet while others find sites packed close together. Owners are consistently described as friendly and attentive. Campers wanting more developed facilities or dispersed alternatives can compare places to camp near Olancha, or consider Cartago Springs a few miles north along the highway.
Description
At Lake Olancha RV Park & Campground, we offer a variety of accommodations including Cozy Cabin rentals, 35 spacious RV sites with 30 & 50 amp electrical hookups, and scenic tent sites spread across our 100-acre lakeside retreat. Our campground sits along the one-mile circumference of beautiful Lake Olancha, providing a peaceful setting surrounded by nature.
From the park, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of the snowcapped Sierra Nevada Mountains to the west and the vast desert landscapes leading toward Furnace Creek and Death Valley to the east.
As you arrive, you’ll pass through our 400-foot rock-walled entrance, welcoming you into a quiet and relaxing lakeside environment the perfect place to unwind, enjoy the outdoors, and experience the natural beauty of the Eastern Sierra.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsLake Olancha RV Park & Campground / Westside of Death Valley is located in California near Olancha
Directions
Enter the property from Business 395 (Old Highway 395) through the main entrance marked by the large wall that reads “Lake Olancha RV Park.” Follow the dirt road straight, which will lead you directly to our Check-In Office. Once you arrive, please call us at 442-364-5290 if you need assistance, or feel free to continue directly to your assigned RV or tent site. All sites are clearly marked for your convenience. If you have any questions or need help locating your site, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Coordinates
36.28182684117078 N
118.00217637641565 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 14 usersLast on 7/31/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 users- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 users
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 14 usersLast on 7/31/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 users
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 users
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 18 min from Bakersfield, CA
- 3 hrs 20 min from Visalia, CA
- 3 hrs 28 min from Hanford, CA
- 3 hrs 50 min from Fresno, CA
