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Best Cabin Camping near Death Valley National Park

88 Reviews
CAMPER SUMMARY PRESENTED BYFord

Four cabin options surround Death Valley National Park, each offering varying amenities and comfort levels in this remote desert landscape. Furnace Creek Campground within the national park includes cabin accommodations with amenities like electricity, flush toilets, picnic tables, and running water. The Oasis at Death Valley Fiddlers' Campground provides cabin and glamping options with electric hookups, showers, and toilet facilities. Boulder Creek RV Resort in Lone Pine features cabins with water hookups, electric service, picnic tables, and shower facilities. Lake Olancha RV Park & Campground on the western edge of Death Valley offers cabin rentals with electric hookups, fifty-amp service, toilet facilities, and shower access. "The campground is very well laid out and clean," notes one visitor who appreciated the well-maintained facilities.

Cabin accommodations near Death Valley range from basic rustic structures to more comfortable furnished units. Most locations require reservations, especially during the peak winter and spring seasons when temperatures are more moderate. Furnace Creek Campground operates year-round and accepts reservations, though some sites become first-come, first-served during summer months. The cabins at these properties typically allow pets with standard leash restrictions. Visitors can expect varying levels of privacy between cabin sites, with some offering more seclusion than others. According to feedback on The Dyrt, "Clean and nicely spaced sites. Nice and quiet most of the time."

Cabin campers should check with their specific property about what supplies are provided versus what to bring. Most cabins include basic furnishings but may require guests to bring their own bedding, towels, and cooking supplies. General stores and markets are available near the Furnace Creek area, providing essentials like food, ice, firewood, and limited camping supplies. Boulder Creek RV Resort and Furnace Creek Campground both feature on-site markets. Due to the remote location and extreme temperatures in Death Valley, cabin guests should bring ample water, sun protection, and appropriate seasonal clothing regardless of accommodation type.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Death Valley National Park (4)

    1. Furnace Creek Campground — Death Valley National Park

    60 Reviews
    Amargosa Valley, NV
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 786-2441

    $30 - $60 / night

    "This campground location was ideal as it was right next to the visitor center. Like most NP camp sites, they are pretty close to one another."

    "Perfect base camp for exploring Death Valley National Park."

    2. The Oasis at Death Valley Fiddlers' Campground

    7 Reviews
    Amargosa Valley, NV
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 786-2345

    $24 / night

    "anyway they have a golf course, horseback riding is available which I did as a teenager here, a nice pool, shopping, etc..."

    "While it's a very utilitarian campground, it's a good central location to explore the park from Golden Canyon to Zabriski Point to the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes to Badwater Basin."

    3. Boulder Creek RV Resort

    14 Reviews
    Alabama Hills, CA
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 876-4243

    $38 - $75 / night

    "They all have water, a table and fire ring. Trees are still young. Very close to Owens lake(within view). We had a lot of wind that came blowing up the valley from the south."

    "There are many facilities including, swimming pool, hot tub, mini mart, gift shop, playground, horseshoes, basketball hoop, kitchen facility, RV dump station, fenced in dog run, laundry, showers, full"

    CAMPER SUMMARY PRESENTED BYFord

    4. Lake Olancha RV Park & Campground / Westside of Death Valley

    6 Reviews
    Olancha, CA
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (442) 364-5290

    $49 / night

    "The small lake was ideal for a bit of casual kayaking and nature watching - mostly birds and dragonflies. Charming and spacious, the informality of the site was a refreshing change."

    "No laundry or café on-site, but the restrooms were clean and the location felt safe. The wind can pick up in the evenings, so secure your awning."

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  • T
    Jul. 18, 2022

    Furnace Creek Campground — Death Valley National Park

    Drawn to the desert

    This campground location was ideal as it was right next to the visitor center. Like most NP camp sites, they are pretty close to one another. Most sites had no or little shade and you’re lucky if you get one with a little bit of brush to hide from the beating sun heat. The picnic tables are metal, which doesn’t make sense to me given everything gets really hot in the desert. Fire pit was also provided, but we didn’t use. There are few bathroom locations within the park, they were cleaned daily and very basic, but with running water. You have to dump your trash all the way near the front of the campground. RVs with generators made a lot of noise and were not separate from tent sites. The stars at night are amazing!

  • Jamie D.
    Nov. 16, 2021

    Furnace Creek Campground — Death Valley National Park

    Great Campground for Exploring Death Valley

    Perfect base camp for exploring Death Valley National Park. It's located a quarter mile from the Furnace Creek Visitor Center where you can check in to pay the park fee and ask the rangers any questions. They always post the current weather and encourage visitors to stay safe in the heat. It's about 20 minutes from main attractions in the park including the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, Zabriskie Point and Badwater Basin Salt Flats.

    Campground Pros: Nice bathrooms and large sinks for dishes (also with potable water), Sizable camping spots, great location

    Campground Cons: Very little shade, plan to bring a canopy if you are tent camping, no showers

    Overall a great campground - just make sure you're visiting when the weather is decent. Super hot temps can ruin the experience pretty quick - and fill your tank before you drive into the park!

  • Jason B.
    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.

  • rThe Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 9, 2024

    Furnace Creek Campground — Death Valley National Park

    Furnace Creek Campground

    Overall, I enjoyed my stay at this campground. Sites have fire rings, picnic tables and level asphalt drives. Rest rooms are not modern but they are always clean. I only gave 4 stars because there are no showers.

  • T
    Dec. 10, 2021

    Furnace Creek Campground — Death Valley National Park

    Furnace Creek, an Oasis in Death Valley

    This campground is right in Death Valley and has low prices but limited facilities as you would expect in the National Parks. There are 136 sites all with picnic tables and fire rings. There are flush toilets, water and an RV dump station on site. 9 back in RV sites have hookups and there are 9 pull through sites with hookups. There is a visitor center and small store within 300' of the campground. There is a gas station a short drive down the highway. There is very little shade. Be sure to have an awning of shade cloth with poles as it gets warm.

    My site 055 shares a paved pad with 054. This would be great if you are camping with someone in another RV.

    Get up early for sunrise at Zabriskie Point.

  • Deborah C.
    Jun. 1, 2019

    Furnace Creek Campground — Death Valley National Park

    The new Death Valley, May, 2019

    My husband and I were at Death Valley 8 years ago (2011) staying in Furnace Creek hotel rooms. This year (2019) we returned with our tents as part of a California National Park tent trip and wow were we surprised! The park has had a major renovation with great shopping and options for your stay. With our senior park pass we get into the parks free and camping is 50% off, so our two night stay was a whopping $16.00. We drove up to the newly remodeled inn that has rooms for 350-600$ a night, and while we were there, someone was arriving via helicopter, truly a luxury resort. We learned that the owner of the LA kings hockey team has purchased the resort and has many improvements planned.

    We were reminded how far everything is within the park, you may choose to hike a trail and it may be an hour or two drive away, there is gas in the park, but you may a nice price for it! The main gas station in furnace creek had gas for $5.46 per gallon, however gas at the stovepipe wells was only $4.21.

    We choose the hike to zabrieski point for sunrise and sunset, the natural bridge (very rough road) and the 8.5 round trip hike to wild rose peak which was very challenging.

    This year, Scotty’s castle is closed until 2020 due to flood damage, so we were happy we had seen it on our prior visit.

    We camped at furnace creek campground which is one of the few open after Memorial Day and is first come, first serve, no advance reservations. We arrived around noon and most sites were available, however later that night, most were occupied. The campground has many toilets with running water and flush toilets, and there is a dishwashing station by most bathrooms. There are tent sites and full hookup sites. There are trash dumpsters with areas for recycling and empty propane containers. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring.

    There is a golf course, swimming pool, horse riding (closes in May), many nice restaurants and a spa.

    Here’s the best deal, for 10$ per person you get a pool and shower pass for all day! The pool is awesome, spring fed warm water. The showers have massive pressure with hot water.

  • C
    Feb. 21, 2022

    Furnace Creek Campground — Death Valley National Park

    Central and easy

    This is a nice place to start your tour of Death Valley. We stayed in site 85 with our travel trailer which was close to the toilets and wash station. The site was roomy and level. There isn't a lot of vegetation, so you always have other campers in your line of sight. Unless you are a tent camper - those sites have nice trees around them. The site had a picnic table and fire ring, and was pretty easy to back into. You can see beautiful mountains all around, and gorgeous sunrises and sunsets. This campground is walking distance to the Furnace creek visitors center, the golf course and the 19th hole bar and grill. On T-Mobile I had 3-5 bars of 3G (so basic text and email), and I heard my neighbors complain of being on Verizon roaming.   

    It's important to note that the campsite does not have showers, and does not allow water on the ground at all - so you can't use your outside or solar shower. If you want a shower you need to buy a day pool pass at the Furnace Creek Ranch nearby ($14) or Stovepipe Wells ($5).  

    I think that the best option if you will be in the area for a while is to book a spot here for one or two days, then move to Texas Springs nearby or the other first come / first served campsites, or boondock areas after you have done some exploring.

  • Elizabeth G.
    Mar. 28, 2022

    Furnace Creek Campground — Death Valley National Park

    Nice and breezy in the winter

    My brother and I stayed here in January 2022 and loved it! It was surprisingly chilly but the tent only loop was nice and peaceful with only a few other campers there. The restrooms (no showers) were clean and there’s a dish washing sink for camper to clean their dishes with. Camping was cheap (I can’t remember the exact amount but it wasn’t a lot). It was first come first serve though.

    Each campsite has a fire pit and a picnic table. Sites are pretty level. There isn’t that much privacy which is to be expected since it is the desert. Either way, very nice campsite! I’d definitely come back

  • Natalie B.
    Sep. 29, 2018

    Furnace Creek Campground — Death Valley National Park

    Trees!

    Best campground in Death Valley. It's still crowded and can be noisey during the day, but pretty quiet at night. Great stargazing! We were lucky enough to get a campsite with trees, provides much needed privacy and shade! Great restrooms, fire pit and table at each site. RV spots as well. Dumpsters and store nearby.

Guide to Death Valley National Park

Cabins near Death Valley National Park range from basic structures to fully furnished accommodations across several properties. Located on the eastern edge of California where temperatures can range from below freezing in winter to over 120°F in summer, these cabins provide essential shelter from extreme desert conditions. Most cabin sites are situated between 190 feet below sea level to 3,000 feet elevation, offering varying climate experiences depending on season and location.

What to do

Hiking in all seasons: Access trails like Wild Rose Peak (8.5 miles round trip) from Furnace Creek Campground, which serves as a central hub for Death Valley exploration. "We choose the hike to zabrieski point for sunrise and sunset, the natural bridge (very rough road) and the 8.5 round trip hike to wild rose peak which was very challenging," notes reviewer Deborah C.

Stargazing after dark: Observe the Milky Way in one of America's darkest night skies. "The sky at night is incredible! I've been to a lot of places but I have never experienced the Milky Way as incredible as it was in Death Valley! No light pollution really helps!" reports Hayley K. about her stay at Furnace Creek.

Golfing at resort courses: Play a round at the golf course adjacent to Boulder Creek RV Resort in Lone Pine. "The campground is part of the Oasis Resort... The amenities for the Ranch are included in the campground fees," explains Sue, describing how resort amenities are accessible to cabin guests.

Casual kayaking: Paddle in the small lake at Lake Olancha RV Park & Campground. "The small lake was ideal for a bit of casual kayaking and nature watching - mostly birds and dragonflies," according to Barrie M., who appreciated this peaceful activity option.

What campers like

Pool access: Many cabin visitors appreciate swimming options during hot weather. "For 10$ per person you get a pool and shower pass for all day! The pool is awesome, spring fed warm water. The showers have massive pressure with hot water," shares Deborah C. about facilities near Furnace Creek Campground.

Morning refreshments: Some properties offer simple morning amenities. "Complimentary muffins and coffee from 7-9a daily which was very hospitable and kind," notes Julia M. about her stay at Boulder Creek RV Resort.

Reliable utilities: Cabin guests value dependable services in remote locations. "The sites are level, spacious, and have full hookups. Starlink and AT&T both worked flawlessly for work and streaming," reports Iris V. about The Oasis at Death Valley Fiddlers' Campground.

Wildlife viewing: Cabins situated near natural features offer wildlife observation opportunities. "Charming and spacious, the informality of the site was a refreshing change. Owing to it being quiet, we spent most of our time there in one of the riverside overlooks that provided seating, a table & a grill (as well as being a vantage point for watching nature)," explains Barrie M. about Lake Olancha.

What you should know

Summer heat considerations: Overnight temperatures remain extremely high in summer months. "We decided to come here one year in early September last year and it was still pretty hot even at night. We were tent camping and it was difficulty to sleep due to the heat," warns Stacy C. about Furnace Creek Campground.

Wind events: Sudden dust and wind storms occur throughout Death Valley. "In the middle of the night there was a sudden dust storm so we had to pack up the tent and equipment quickly. There were 2 or 3 other tent campers and they also packed up. We ended up just sleeping in the car that night," recounts Stacy C.

Gas price variations: Fuel costs differ significantly within the park. "The main gas station in furnace creek had gas for $5.46 per gallon, however gas at the stovepipe wells was only $4.21," reports Deborah C., highlighting the importance of planning fuel purchases.

Fluctuating connectivity: Internet and cell service vary across locations. "Mobile service was pretty spotty, we had Verizon which seemed to have a good signal in the morning until more people woke up and then everything slowed down. Service throughout the park was pretty spotty too," notes Shari G. about connectivity at Fiddlers' Campground.

Tips for camping with families

Bathroom accessibility: When staying in cabins with children, consider proximity to facilities. "The bathrooms and water sources are great! The nearby store is air conditioned and carries ice cream, which is nice in the daytime heat after a beautiful hike through marble canyon or playing on the dunes!" reports Hayley K. about facilities at Furnace Creek.

Activity variety: Resort-connected cabin sites offer recreational options for different ages. "With your nightly rental, guests enjoy the Ranch's natural spring-fed swimming pool, shower facility, coin-operated laundry which I did check out and is nice, and sports courts including a Tennis Court, Shuffleboard, Volleyball, Bocce Ball, and Basketball Court," explains Brittney C. about The Oasis at Death Valley Fiddlers' Campground.

Animal encounters: Small wildlife may visit cabin areas. "We had a cute little kangaroo mouse in our site one year. Highly recommended for inspirational winter camping!" shares Ryan S. about his family experiences at Furnace Creek.

Military aircraft sightings: Some children enjoy watching overhead flights. "Jets from the local military base fly through practicing turns and passes. Cool to see," notes Olivia K. about her stay at Boulder Creek RV Resort.

Tips from RVers

Specialized site configuration: RV cabins may have non-standard utility placement. "Power and water are on the right instead of left," cautions Julie G. about hookups at Lake Olancha RV Park & Campground.

Evening wind precautions: Protect equipment during gusty conditions. "The wind can pick up in the evenings, so secure your awning," advises Iris V. about staying at Lake Olancha.

Tight spacing awareness: Some cabin and RV sites have minimal separation. "The sites are large, had a store, clean spacious bathrooms, and good views! Jets from the local military base fly through practicing turns and passes. Cool to see," reports Olivia K., noting that despite Boulder Creek RV Resort's amenities, sites can feel close together.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the cabins located within Death Valley National Park?

Cabins in Death Valley National Park are primarily located at The Oasis at Death Valley Fiddlers' Campground, which is part of a larger resort complex. This oasis-like property offers a green retreat in the otherwise stark desert landscape. The main cabin accommodations are situated near the resort's amenities, including the golf course. Additional lodging options can be found near the Furnace Creek area, which serves as a central hub for park visitors due to its proximity to the visitor center and many park attractions.

What amenities are included in Death Valley National Park cabins?

Cabin amenities at Furnace Creek Campground — Death Valley National Park vary by accommodation type, but generally include basic furnishings and climate control—essential in Death Valley's extreme temperatures. While not directly at the campground, nearby cabin facilities typically offer private bathrooms with showers, comfortable beds, and electricity. Some premium cabins feature kitchenettes or mini-refrigerators. Unlike the campground's more rustic facilities, cabin guests usually have access to additional amenities such as swimming pools, dining options, and sometimes even horseback riding opportunities, providing a more comfortable base for exploring the national park.

How much do cabin rentals cost in Death Valley National Park?

Cabin rentals at Lake Olancha RV Park & Campground / Westside of Death Valley represent the more affordable lodging options near the park, though prices vary significantly based on season and amenities. In general, basic cabins in and around Death Valley start around $100-150 per night in off-peak times, while premium accommodations with additional amenities can exceed $300 nightly during peak season. The Oasis resort cabins command premium rates, especially during popular travel periods from fall through spring. Pricing typically includes access to nearby facilities, though some amenities may require additional fees.

When is the best time of year to stay in Death Valley cabins?

The ideal time for cabin stays in Death Valley is from November through March when temperatures are pleasantly mild, ranging from 60-80°F during the day and 40-50°F at night. This period offers comfortable conditions for exploring the park while still enjoying the shelter and amenities cabins provide. Spring (February-April) can bring spectacular wildflower blooms in good rain years. Boulder Creek RV Resort, while not directly in Death Valley, offers nearby cabin accommodations that serve as a good base during these optimal months. Summer (June-September) sees extreme temperatures regularly exceeding 110°F, making air-conditioned cabins essential but outdoor activities limited to early morning hours.

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