Lee Flat Joshua Tree Forest Backcountry Camping

Death Valley National Park

Saline Valley Rd. Death Valley, CA 92328 760-786-3200 Official Website

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Overview of Lee Flat Joshua Tree Forest 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 camper-885730 on 11/22/2023

Pad Type dirt

Elevation 5,314 ft / 1,619 m

Max Stay 30

Tent Camping Yes

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GPS: 36.4855, -117.6177 View on Google Maps

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“Couldn’t Make It - Low Clearance Car”

Reviewed 11/22/2023

Nightly rate:	FREE!

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I was excited to get to my spot before a day of exploring Death Valley but I didn’t realize the last 20ish miles is all gravel and up a steep hill. My car couldn’t make it and I had to turn around. Two other SUVs passed me and they seemed to be doing much better!

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“Great dispersed camping in a different part of Death Valley NP”

Reviewed 2/6/2019

Nightly rate:	FREE!
Days stayed:	1
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Lee Flat is described by the park as "the finest Joshua Tree forest in the park", and while it's not as dense as some found in Mojave National Preserve, it's still a magical place to camp.

Access is via the Saline Valley road, which is good-condition gravel to this point. [It becomes rougher as it climbs into the Nelson Mountains beyond.] One caveat: as of early 2019, there's a deep rut half a mile before reaching this campground - take care! The road is surprisingly busy, probably because of the access it provides to other areas of the park, but quiet at night.

The site itself is quite large (easily big enough for several rigs) and level-ish; we had no trouble getting level with just a bit of jockeying. There's a stone fire ring here but please don't use it; Death Valley doesn't allow campfires in the backcountry.