Sunset Campground

Lets face it, it is what it is - a big gravel parking lot. But here's the deal - it's centrally located, inexpensive, and there's always room. We stayed here back in 2016 when the super bloom was occurring and even then, with the park overrun with tourists and campers, there was room. When the main lot gets full, the park opens overflo... more

This is a great National Park Campground right in the middle of Furnace Creek in Death Valley. There are no hookups. But, good dump station on site. Good water source on site. No reservations. Very likely you don't need them. Even if full there is an overflow area just north of the campground. Generator hours 7am - 9pm. This is... more

We stayed in the overflow area which we ended up liking more than the main area. We chose one of the busier weeks of the 49er Encampment but it wasn't too bad in the overflow area. Our solar was cranking so we only ran our generator a few times to cool off after a couple of 95 degree days. No internet on Verizon but extended networ... more

No frills, no fire rings, no picnic tables, no hookups, but, and this is the most important part, no reservations! The Sunset campground (or, if you will, glorified parking lot) isn't nearly as nice as the Furnace Creek campground across the street (reservations only during peak season), or the Texas Spring campground up the hill (w... more