Established Camping
Thorndike Primitive Campground — Death Valley National Park
Thorndike Primitive Campground is located in Death Valley National Park, near Death Valley, CA. The terrain consists of rocky landscapes and desert surroundings. Temperatures can range from 30°F in winter to over 100°F in summer, and nearby attractions include the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes and Badwater Basin.
Description
First come / first served primitive, forested campground with no additional fee located at 7,400' elevation. Accessible to high clearance vehicles (no longer than 25'), and 4x4 may be necessary.
Location
Thorndike Primitive Campground — Death Valley National Park is located in California
Directions
Thorndike Campground (Primitive) directions and information are available at https://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/thorndike-campground.htm.
Coordinates
36.236917 N
117.072172 W
Detours Nearby
Minietta Road
1 hr 8 min away
Pahrump Land in the middle of Mojave Desert
2 hrs 41 min away
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 26 min from Las Vegas
- 3 hrs 33 min from Bakersfield
- 4 hrs 35 min from Visalia
- 4 hrs 43 min from Hanford
Access
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Toilets
