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Greenwater Valley Backcountry Camping
Death Valley National Park
Write a Review Furnace Creek Wash Rd Death Valley, CA 760-786-3200 Official WebsiteGPS: 36.2531, -116.6516
Location submitted by: Restlessbynature
Overview of Greenwater Valley Backcountry Camping
Free backcountry camping permits for Death Valley National Park may be obtained online, or in person at the Furnace Creek Visitor Center or Stovepipe Wells Ranger Station during business hours.
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: Boondocking 101
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Reported by Mike & Nancy on 3/13/2022
Longest RV Reported: 43 feet (Toy Hauler Fifth Wheel)
Reported by Mike & Nancy on 3/13/2022
Elevation 3,313 ft / 1,009 m
Tent Camping Yes
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Ellie asked on 12/26/2021
Answer questionReviews of Greenwater Valley Backcountry Camping 3 people have reviewed this location.
“Big Rigs…….don’t miss the turn!”
Reviewed 3/13/2022
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
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This is a great Boondocking option with easy, close access to Death Valley. Plenty of room to spread out, but we were surprised they had several established spots rocked off. We found cheaper fuel in Beaty, Nevada than the $9.99 diesel in the park. Also in Beaty, you can check out the ghost town of Rhyolite. Very well preserved. ... more
This is a great Boondocking option with easy, close access to Death Valley. Plenty of room to spread out, but we were surprised they had several established spots rocked off. We found cheaper fuel in Beaty, Nevada than the $9.99 diesel in the park. Also in Beaty, you can check out the ghost town of Rhyolite. Very well preserved.
When you arrive at Greenwater, (I was never really sure we made it to ‘Greenwater’…….could have just been Furnace Road camping, also on Campendium), DO NOT miss the left turn from Dante’s View Road onto Furnace Creek Wash Road about 8 miles off the main road. You’ll know it’s the correct road because there is trailer parking on your right. That trailer parking is there because trailers SHOULD NOT go beyond that point. We did, and it was a few miles of nail biting with nowhere to turn our 44 foot Momentum around. My husband, who just knows everything will work itself out, just kept driving…….🤣. Happy to say, there is one more trailer parking area about 1/4 mile from Dante’s peak. It was a tight turn around, but it got us heading back down the hill. So, don’t miss the turn, but if you do, DON’T PANIC!
Expect no cell service anywhere in Death Valley. We picked up some slow service at the visitor center, but not enough to be useful.
Death Valley was beautiful. Worth the trip.
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Mike & Nancy would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Private high desert Camping”
Reviewed 3/17/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | NA |
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Great Death Valley dispersed sites along Furnace Creek Wash Rd. Sites are just off the gravel road starting 1 mile in. 6-8 decent sites very separated and private. We stayed in a site with two medium sized rigs with room for more. Decent road, beautiful high desert valley, and privacy make this a great dispersed site. Don’t expect any ... more
Great Death Valley dispersed sites along Furnace Creek Wash Rd. Sites are just off the gravel road starting 1 mile in. 6-8 decent sites very separated and private. We stayed in a site with two medium sized rigs with room for more. Decent road, beautiful high desert valley, and privacy make this a great dispersed site. Don’t expect any cell service as there is none!
GPS Coords: (36.2530660, -116.6515680)
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Irush would stay here again
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“This was an awesome boondocking location inside Death Valley Park”
Reviewed 12/16/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 8 |
| Site Number: | Dispersed |
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I stayed here for a week and used it as a home base. I had a 33' Motorhome and a car. I saw much of the park. It was Thanksgiving time and a bit chilly but not bad. There were days in the high 60's. Dante's View is nearby and there is cell service there if you need it but this place is great for being isolated. Dark at night and the st... more
I stayed here for a week and used it as a home base. I had a 33' Motorhome and a car. I saw much of the park. It was Thanksgiving time and a bit chilly but not bad. There were days in the high 60's. Dante's View is nearby and there is cell service there if you need it but this place is great for being isolated. Dark at night and the stars are beautiful!!! Very little traffic on Furnace Creek Wash road this time of year.
Here's a link to my video describing this in more detail:
https://youtu.be/oGQV-27F1Is
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Restlessbynature would stay here again
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