Best Glamping near Darwin, CA

The Oasis at Death Valley Fiddlers' Campground and Whitney Portal offer premier glamping accommodations with safari tents, cabins, and yurts nestled against stunning desert and mountain landscapes. The Fiddlers' Campground provides electric hookups, hot showers, and flush toilets while maintaining a rustic desert atmosphere. One guest noted, "The Oasis has showers, toilets, and a marketplace nearby, making it comfortable even in the desert heat." Whitney Portal glamping options include cabin accommodations with market access, trash service, and potable drinking water—essential amenities for those seeking comfort while exploring the Eastern Sierra. Both locations welcome pets and permit campfires, allowing guests to enjoy evenings under the stars without sacrificing modern conveniences.

Situated at the gateway to Mount Whitney, Whitney Portal glamping accommodations boast exceptional access to hiking trails and alpine scenery with glamping options available from April 23 to October 30. The elevation provides natural cooling during summer months when temperatures at lower desert sites can exceed 100°F. Visitors can explore nearby Alabama Hills or use these locations as comfortable base camps for Death Valley National Park adventures. According to a camper, "The views are absolutely beautiful with mountain scenery providing a perfect backdrop for comfortable camping." Both locations require reservations, especially during peak season, with The Oasis offering additional amenities like Wi-Fi access and proximity to a marketplace for supplies, creating a balanced glamping experience that combines wilderness immersion with essential comforts.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Darwin, California (6)

1. Minietta Road
3 Reviews
Darwin, CA
13 miles
"I prepared enough food and stuff to camp in the RV about nearly 2 days. A family of 4 loved the so peaceful night there block blast."
2. Emigrant Campground — Death Valley National Park
9 Reviews
Darwin, CA
26 miles
Website
+1 (760) 786-3200
"It can fill up quickly in the afternoon or evening, so plan to arrive early and, if going out to play, leave something to indicate your site is occupied."

"no one else was there when we arrived later in the evening though we only camped for one night at the end of summer. no one else ever showed up either. just a few cars drove by every now and then. we were"

3. Diaz Lake Campground
15 Reviews
Alabama Hills, CA
33 miles
Website
+1 (760) 873-5577
$14 - $35 / night
"This is a great driving reprieve from traveling along the 395! A lovely little lake surrounded by giant oak trees that offer lots of nice shade to spend time resting."

"This is a small lake and they limit the number of motorboats to 25, which is about 20 too many in my estimation. "
4. Whitney Portal
29 Reviews
Alabama Hills, CA
42 miles
Website
+1 (760) 937-6070
$34 - $95 / night
"Had a wonderful time exploring the area of the Alabama Hills below and was a wonderful campsite to beat the heat of the valley, at that time was over 100 degrees."

"Really secluded surrounded by trees, close to bathroom and water faucet. The bathrooms are clean and have toilet paper. Right next to a river, where the sound relaxes you."

5. The Oasis at Death Valley Fiddlers' Campground
7 Reviews
Amargosa Valley, CA
42 miles
Website
+1 (760) 786-2345
$24 / night
"When you see the gas station it's right behind that is the Fiddlers’ Campground.

Campsites are $24 per night. NO hookups, no pull-throughs, no sewer or electric... just basic back-in sites."

"The campsites aren’t much (dirt lot) but you have full access to the resort. It was a short walk over to the pool which we loved as it was extremely hot."
6. Troy Meadow Campground
3 Reviews
Johnsondale, CA
39 miles
Website
"We arrived on Sunday afternoon. The weekend crowd was moving out. We had the campground A Loop to ourselves. Really nice to be out of the Valley heat."

"Very beautiful well kept supposedly it had just opened an hour or two before I arrived after being closed for two years. Great campground"

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Glamping Reviews near Darwin, CA

66 Reviews of 6 Darwin Campgrounds

Jason B.
Guide
May. 1, 2022
The Oasis at Death Valley Fiddlers' Campground
Parking lot
Check in is actually at the Oasis at Death Valley, and for $34 a night they will let you stay in a parking lot down the road, and use restroom next to the golf course. Staff instructed us to walk 10 minutes across the golf course, where we could use the showers at the pool. There is no on-site laundry, and there is no communal fire pit. No picnic tables. There IS WiFi, but it doesn't reach to the campground; you need to walk to the golf course to connect. Save yourself the money and just camp at one of the other park campsites.
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Niko L.
Guide
May. 5, 2025
Emigrant Campground — Death Valley National Park
Good free camping next to a road
Stayed probably 10 nights here this season between February and May. It can fill up quickly in the afternoon or evening, so plan to arrive early and, if going out to play, leave something to indicate your site is occupied.

This is tent only but I’ve slept in my small truck camper here and many sleep in vans or vehicles. I’ve seen quite a few small RVs here too.

Water is not potable year round, will be deemed not potable and/or shut off mid-May per convo with NPS employee. Fill at Stovepipe, Panamint, or elsewhere in summer. Showers, pool, WiFi available 10-ish miles away at Stovepipe for $10. No cell service at camp. Spotty 3G at Stovepipe.

Bathrooms are clean with no noticeable mold. Site can get VERY windy. Take care of your stuff. I’ve saved multiple tents here that weren’t properly secured while their owners were out for the day.

No shade here and the road can be loud. Traffic fumes can also be a factor, depending on wind direction, for those who are sensitive when people using the rest stop leave their rigs idling.

Overall, I recommend this spot as a single night or two but not for much more than that. It’s a great base close to showers but far enough out of the busier campgrounds and crowds.
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Dave M.
Traveler
Apr. 9, 2017
Whitney Portal
Whitney Portal great way to beat the valley heat
Had a wonderful time exploring the area of the Alabama Hills below and was a wonderful campsite to beat the heat of the valley, at that time was over 100 degrees. The stream was flowing and had just been load with fish, the campground was open and as well as the store/restaurant. The Burger and Beer was a welcome site after a week in the sierras, the big surprise was breakfast, the single pancake was big enough to feed three people. Do not order the short stack unless you have an army of people to feed. The campsite was kept very clean and well organized, firewood for campfires and an abundance of information about the hike to the top and surrounding areas.
Gabby G.
Guide
Jul. 27, 2021
Whitney Portal
Amazing
By far the best campground I've been too.

I was on campsite 044. Really secluded surrounded by trees, close to bathroom and water faucet. The bathrooms are clean and have toilet paper. Right next to a river, where the sound relaxes you. Flat ground for the tent and in no sight of other campers. Close (walking distance) to Mt Whitney Trailhead
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cassie
Guide
Nov. 4, 2021
The Oasis at Death Valley Fiddlers' Campground
Only perk is wifi and location to park
There is no quiet time. Generators ran all night. The jeep rental company at the front of the lot started pressure washing jeeps at 5:15am. The construction crew kicked off their day and heavy machinery at 6:25am. No privacy, sites are right on top of each other, especially with bigger rigs (I was car camping). Pool and showers is included in the fee (week nights 29 weekends 34). Had WiFi not been required for me working all of the other campsites around that are part of the NP are much nicer and more scenic views and cheaper. WiFi only works near office and restaurants, so no matter where you stay on the property you have to come to the front to use WiFi (for most people not a big deal, but I’m working so it was inconvenient but better than nothing). There is a bar and food / restaurants on site- all severely overpriced. Local draft beer $11, grilled cheese $17, breakfast buffet $18, dinner buffet $32. I didn’t use the pool but lots of others did and seemed really happy with it. Staff was all nice except a younger man working early shift at reception. All in all - Would not stay here again.
Beau B.
Guide
Aug. 12, 2018
Whitney Portal
Whitney Portal in March
Great camp ground. no running water that time of year. Toilets were clean and bear boxes were easily accessible.
Kate
Guide
Sep. 21, 2024
Emigrant Campground — Death Valley National Park
free, quiet campground
no one else was there when we arrived later in the evening though we only camped for one night at the end of summer. no one else ever showed up either. just a few cars drove by every now and then. we were exhausted so we just opened a couple windows to the car rather than set up our tent. toilets were within walking distance/next to the parking lot but closed due to bees. port-a-potties were available instead. at night, the stars were absolutely beautiful. it was pretty hot but by opening the car windows and using some battery powered fans, we managed!
Katie T.
Guide
Jun. 24, 2022
Whitney Portal
Magical spot, Gorgeous
The trees against the rocks and blue sky is gorgeous every time you look up. Very cool campsites nestled into the raw nature. We loved it. Didn’t see any bears, used the bear locker and trash cans on site.
kathleen K.
Guide
Jul. 2, 2021
Diaz Lake Campground
BUGS!!!!
Road through here on a road trip one hot afternoon when I needed to get off the road. I saw that there was a lake so I thought it would be a great place to camp. I travel in a Toyota Yaris and sleep in my car. This is a very big Campground with a lot of campsites; car camping, tent sites, RV sites and boat sites also. They all come with a fire ring and a picnic bench. The trees are very sparse. My mistake was parking under trees thinking that I could utilize the shade to sleep. I got eaten alive I have so many bites all over me that it seems like I have a rash. The ants are both black and red in the sand outside and they bite. There are also sand flies that bite and spiders that bite and the birds are relentless. This lake is amazing the water is clear and the perfect temperature too bad the campground sucks! There are no flush toilets and no running water. The price is cheap but I probably won't be back maybe for a dip on my way out of town. But this place is way too buggy for me