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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Death Valley National Park

527 Reviews

If you’re looking for a unique and challenging adventure, Death Valley certainly makes a good case. Home to the lowest point in North America, Death Valley National Park is a sight to behold.

Camping in Death Valley is only comfortable during the coldest months of the year, as summers see average highs of over 110 degrees. With several campgrounds available, getting a spot isn’t too difficult during winter and spring. The best camping option near Death Valley National Park is Furnace Creek, though reservations are required from October to April. Beyond Furnace Creek, no campsites take reservations, with many compatible for RV camping. If you’re looking for something a bit further out, Stovepipe Wells, CA, offers a few camping options, though amenities are minimal in this unincorporated area of California.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Death Valley National Park (36)

    1. Furnace Creek Campground — Death Valley National Park

    55 Reviews
    Amargosa Valley, CA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 786-2441

    $30 - $60 / night

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

    "Location is amazing. There’s a gas station and general store close by to pick up any supplies you’d need."

    2. Stovepipe Wells Village RV Park — Death Valley National Park

    3 Reviews
    Death Valley National Park, CA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 786-7090

    $40 / night

    "General store behind the campground with easy access to gas and bathrooms make this a nice spot. Popularity makes it a little crowded but still quiet"

    "Not a bad stop for staying in the park, with easy access to supplies, if neeeded."

    3. Panamint Springs Resort

    11 Reviews
    Darwin, CA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (775) 482-7680

    $15 - $75 / night

    "There was a water spigot in between our site and the one next to us. There is a gas station across the road from the campground."

    "It is easy access to Surprise Canyon, Middle Field, and some of the remaining mines in the area."

    4. Alabama Hills Recreation Area

    87 Reviews
    Lone Pine, CA
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 872-5000

    "Very cool rock formations all around you. Nice short trail nearby that takes you by a stream.

    Nearby to lone pine where I had one of the best patty melts ever."

    "Be prepared for to pack it all in and out coz you aren’t digging many cat holes. Tons of privacy at many sites."

    5. Minietta Road

    3 Reviews
    Darwin, CA
    22 miles

    "I was able to let dog and cat out of camper and they weren't going anywhere....nothing to chase, etc."

    "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."

    6. The Oasis at Death Valley Fiddlers' Campground

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

    $24 / night

    "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."

    "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."

    7. Tuttle Creek Campground — Alabama Hills

    42 Reviews
    Alabama Hills, CA
    45 miles
    Website

    $10 / night

    "Untrained pets, music from other sites... the sites are far apart, but there is no vegitation to buffer the sounds of other people."

    "Our dog caught one. There was a poster on the vault toilets warning about hantavirus in the area. We left after 2 days of a losing battle."

    8. Death Valley: Dispersed Camping East Side of Park

    27 Reviews
    Amargosa Valley, CA
    43 miles

    "A beautiful and remote area of Death Valley National Park “backcountry.” Be sure to research the Park’s rules for disperse camping."

    "Surrounded by desert and so calm and peaceful! There are cement slabs that you can pull your car up onto and it makes for a perfect level spot to sleep in a tent or a car!"

    9. Space Station RV Park & Market

    14 Reviews
    Beatty, NV
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (775) 553-9039

    $15 - $25 / night

    "It was a good base camp for us to explore Death Valley National Park. The manager, TJ, does an amazing job of keeping everything well-maintained. The town is sketchy."

    "Dog friendly. T-mobile and ATT were okay, the wifi helped."

    10. Death Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping — Death Valley National Park

    1 Review
    Amargosa Valley, CA
    26 miles
    +1 (760) 786-3200

    $10 / night

    "You need a permit to sleep on the roadside in specific areas of the park."

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  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 31, 2021

    Stovepipe Wells Campground — Death Valley National Park

    Nice tables and fire ring for tent only campers

    The place is nice and near the musquito dunes. There is a shop at waking distance and a gas station. This is inside death valley National Park.
    Most of the campground is rvs. It's first come first served. The ticket can be bought at entrance. There is plenty of room here at New Years eve.

  • Sam O.
    Dec. 31, 2020

    Death Valley: Dispersed Camping East Side of Park

    Hole in the Wall, Dispersed Camping

    A beautiful and remote area of Death Valley National Park “backcountry.” Be sure to research the Park’s rules for disperse camping.

    Enjoy hours of exploring without seeing another person for days.

    No facilities, No campfire pits,

  • S
    Nov. 8, 2020

    Space Station RV Park & Market

    Met our needs

    If you like resort-like campgrounds, you will not be happy here. It was a good base camp for us to explore Death Valley National Park. The manager, TJ, does an amazing job of keeping everything well-maintained. The town is sketchy. JJ’s barbecue was excellent food. The visitor center was very helpful. There is a nearby Denny’s and Subway within the casino. Bathrooms were clean. Burros frequent the campground at night. Clean laundry facility, reasonable.

  • 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!

  • M
    Jun. 6, 2020

    Stovepipe Wells Campground — Death Valley National Park

    It's All About Location

    The Stovepipe Wells Campground/RV Park's strength is its location. It's in the middle of Death Valley National Park so you can more easily reach the more remote highlights compared to the Furnace Creek area.  However, if you want to be in the middle of the activity, head to Furnace Creek.  

    The RV area of Stovepipe Wells is just an open field with hook-ups spaced with just enough room for a rig to fit in between. Thus, you are right on top of your neighbors, which is weird since there's so much wide open space here.  I think if you didn't need hook ups or had a tent you might be able to spread out more than we did.

    While we were there in December 2019, the wifi was non-existent and the power was very intermittent.  In fact, we went two days with no power at all, which was really unfortunate since we paid for the hook up.  Also, restrooms are quite a walk away from the hook up area, so if you are counting on using the bathrooms, be prepared to walk a bit to either the gas station or across the street to the hotel lobby area.  

    We were promised a refund for the days we didn't receive the services we paid for but they never followed through and the employees seemed powerless to do anything to help.  Kind of a let down. When we return to Death Valley, we'll probably stay closer to Furnace Creek.

  • Brittney C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 28, 2020

    Stovepipe Wells Campground — Death Valley National Park

    No protection from the elements

    This is the same basic campgrounds you get through this entire Death valley National park... 

    The thing this park is missing is  SHADE for starters... please be aware of how hot it is here and that the sun has no mercy so please pack a pop-up, hat, etc....

    anything to keep you shaded from the elements.

    Besides that, they do have nice picnic tables at each spot and you can fit two smaller tents at each spot if needed so you are sharing the cost with some buddies... which is always good.

    trash cans available and recycle areas for your propane tanks... 

    which this entire park has and I love seeing that.

    Mother nature needs all the help she can get.

    Not much privacy for campers or RVers... Its a parking spot with lines showing your area.. NOT MUCH ELSE

    Nice handwashing stations.. BRING YOUR OWN SOAP

    Bathrooms could be a little cleaner but you have flushing toilets and water to wash your hands. Bring your own soap they do not provide.

    They have potable water

    Stunning views

    But like I said basic and shadeless...

    Perfect for a bunch of friends driving out for sure it does have pros and your right by all the action.

    cheers.

  • SwitchbackKids
    Jul. 6, 2017

    Sunset Campground — Death Valley National Park

    Worst campground in one of the most beautiful national parks!

    Our four-day visit to Death Valley National Park happened to line up with their rare Superbloom, so we had to beat the crowds to get a campsite. Unfortunately, this landed us in Sunset Campground, one of the NPS’s worst campgrounds, in one of the most beautiful parks.

    Sunset Campground -- much more of a parking lot than a campground -- is everything we don’t want in a campground: sites are cramped, scenery is nonexistent, and there was nothing to stop the insane wind from destroying our tent that had lasted us every day of our six-month trip thus far.

    We don’t blame Death Valley - we loved this park! Home to the lowest, driest, hottest place in the country, Death Valley is surprisingly full of life and gorgeous scenery. We loved hiking, chasing the wildflowers, watching the sunsets each night, following the scenic drives, and lounging on the porch of the fancy Furnace Creek Inn.

    For two nights, we suffered through Sunset Campground, but for our third and fourth night, we purchased a backcountry permit, which allowed us to park and camp along the park’s dirt roads, at least one mile from any paved roads. These were the nights we’ll remember fondly throughout our time in Death Valley. Take our advice and skip right over Sunset Campground.

    You can read much more about our four days in the park on our blog: Switchback Kids (Death Valley)

  • K
    Jul. 18, 2016

    Diaz Lake Campground

    Exposed but convenient for a quick stop

    Diaz Lake Campground is right off HWY 395, has a small lake, picnic table, bathroom, and parking. Pros: easy to access, more like and in and out area. Accept pets. Flat surface. Lake can be a nice spot to hang out and watch the surroundings. Cons: too exposed to the highway an cars. Can be crowded and noisy. Relatively more expensive compare to other campgrounds in the area but not too much. In summary, this is a great place to go and sleep and then continue with your trip.

  • Ciara W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 7, 2024

    Alabama Hills Recreation Area

    Most amazing spot!

    Absolutely love this spot! Very cool rock formations all around you. Nice short trail nearby that takes you by a stream.

    Nearby to lone pine where I had one of the best patty melts ever. And internet is great if you need to work.

    Keep an eye out for the 4x4 roads as the other spots get filled up. Don’t go in summer with pets unless you have an AC

Guide to Death Valley National Park

Camping with your furry friends near Death Valley National Park offers a unique experience filled with stunning landscapes and outdoor adventures. Here are some great options for pet-friendly camping in the area.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Death Valley National Park

Tips for camping with dogs near Death Valley National Park

  • Bring plenty of water for your pet, especially during the hot months, as many campgrounds like Mesquite Springs Campground do not have electric hookups or water sources nearby.
  • Ensure your dog is comfortable in the heat; plan hikes early in the morning or later in the evening when temperatures are cooler, as suggested by visitors at The Oasis at Death Valley Fiddlers' Campground.
  • Keep your pet on a leash and clean up after them to maintain the natural beauty of places like Minietta Road, which is known for its peaceful surroundings.

Dog owners appreciate the amenities available at these campgrounds

  • Panamint Springs Resort offers drinking water and picnic tables, making it convenient for pet owners to enjoy meals outdoors.
  • The Stovepipe Wells Village RV Park provides access to a market and showers, ensuring you have everything you need for a comfortable stay with your pet.
  • Furnace Creek Campground features flush toilets and trash disposal, which helps keep the area clean and pet-friendly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Death Valley National Park?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Death Valley National Park is Furnace Creek Campground — Death Valley National Park with a 4.4-star rating from 55 reviews.

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