Mesquite Spring Campground

The farthest Northern developed campground in Death Valley. We are so glad it's still first come first serve. If you come in before 2 pm (or so) you'll get your choice of spots. We always come mid week, and not on weekends, holidays or Spring break...No part of the campground got washed out by all the rain in 2023...
Bring everything (food supplies, ice, etc) you'll need for your stay because this is WAY out in the middle of nowhere. And the general store in Furnace Creek is pretty sparce and a long way aways.

All first come first serve sites. Half price with our senior pass. It was pretty uncrowded when we were there, as it was pretty darn cold.
Surrounded by 8'000 ft mountains. A storm blew in from the north and the wind howled for the 48 hours we were there. And it snowed all over the mountains and rained on the campground some even! It felt like Mt Everest when we went up to hike the Ubehebe Crater rim.
I was surprised to find flush toilets, (instead of pit toilets) in this desert environment. That Mesquite Springs really puts the water out. There is a working dump station too. This campground is in the far Northern section of Death Valley. Far from the busy crowds of the Furnace Creek area.

The rate reflects the half price senior park pass. Mesquite Spring campground is 2 miles down hill almost into the wash. The roads are paved and the sites are gravel and well spaced, but not terribly level. Very dark at night - the stars are amazing. This is a great jumping off point to go to the Racetrack. Heed the park advice and start out in the morning. It took us 2 hours to drive each way. Also, as Scotty's castle is closed right now, there is very little traffic on the roads in the northern part of the park so it is a great place to ride a bike! No cell service.