Greenwater Valley Road
Death Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping · Death Valley National Park
- Standard
- Other loops
“Greenwater Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping Site G5 provides a primitive camping experience for visitors looking for solitude and adventure, as well as flexibility in choosing a campsite. Greenwater Valley is the least developed of Death Valley's designated camping areas. Permits allow visitors to legally camp along the roadside. Your camp must be one mile from the paved road, along the shoulder of the unpaved road, and in a spot that has been used before as a campsite. Help us maintain the scenic beauty of the Greenwater Valley by reading more about dispersed camping in Death Valley on our Backcountry Camping webpage. Capacity Greenwater Valley Road Site G5 can accommodate a maximum of 3 vehicles and 12 people. For the purposes of capacity, any trailer counts as a vehicle. Access Camping along this corridor requires leaving Dantes View Road, onto the un-improved gravel Furnace Creek Wash Road, then traveling at least one mile and selecting an appropriate camp site. Furnace Creek Wash Road requires moderate clearance, but high clearance (over 8 inches measured from the ground to the lowest part of the undercarriage), as well as 4-wheel drive, is recommended. Sites must be no greater than 50 feet away from the centerline of the road and must have been previously disturbed by other campers. Be careful not to damage plants or wildlife burrows when moving a vehicle; desert tortoises like to huddle beneath vehicles. Full guidance can be found here. Off-road driving is prohibited throughout Death Valley National Park. Fires Constructed fire pits are not allowed in the backcountry. Portable fire pits that burn propane, methane or other gasses are allowed. Fire pans are allowed below 3,000 feet year round and above 3,000 feet between September 16 and June 14, provided the fire does not come in contact with the natural surface and all ash and burnt wood is removed. No wood gathering is allowed and all ashes must be collected. Vegetation There is no shade and creosote ground cover in this site. Views This site provides excellent views of the eastern side of the Black Mountains.”
recreation.gov's note for this site
- Longest rig
- 22 ft
- People
- Up to 12
- Vehicles
- 3 allowed
- Campfires
- Allowed
- Pets
- Allowed
- Check-in
- 12:00 PM
- Check-out 12:00 PM
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Sites
18
Standard
18
tent, RV or van
Longest rig
22 ft
at G1 · 9 standard sites take 22 ft
People
Up to 12
Sites in Greenwater Valley Road
Pick a site, here or on the map, to see its details.
- G1 1Standard · up to 12 people
- G2Standard · up to 12 peopleGreenwater Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping Site G2 provides a primitive camping experience for visitors looking for solitude and adventure, as well as flexibility in choosing a campsite.22 ft
- G2 1Standard · up to 12 people
- G3Standard · up to 12 peopleGreenwater Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping Site G3 provides a primitive camping experience for visitors looking for solitude and adventure, as well as flexibility in choosing a campsite.22 ft
- G3 1Standard · up to 12 people
- G4Standard · up to 12 peopleGreenwater Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping Site G4 provides a primitive camping experience for visitors looking for solitude and adventure, as well as flexibility in choosing a campsite.22 ft
- G4 1Standard · up to 12 people
- G5Standard · up to 12 peopleGreenwater Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping Site G5 provides a primitive camping experience for visitors looking for solitude and adventure, as well as flexibility in choosing a campsite.22 ft
- G5 1Standard · up to 12 people
- G6Standard · up to 12 peopleGreenwater Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping Site G6 provides a primitive camping experience for visitors looking for solitude and adventure, as well as flexibility in choosing a campsite.22 ft
- G6 1Standard · up to 12 people
- G7Standard · up to 12 peopleGreenwater Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping Site G7 provides a primitive camping experience for visitors looking for solitude and adventure, as well as flexibility in choosing a campsite.22 ft
Showing G1 1–G7 of 18 · by site number
Sites, types, rig lengths, positions and notes from recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026. Staff sites are left out.
- Standard
“Greenwater Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping Site G5 provides a primitive camping experience for visitors looking for solitude and adventure, as well as flexibility in choosing a campsite. Greenwater Valley is the least developed of Death Valley's designated camping areas. Permits allow visitors to legally camp along the roadside. Your camp must be one mile from the paved road, along the shoulder of the unpaved road, and in a spot that has been used before as a campsite. Help us maintain the scenic beauty of the Greenwater Valley by reading more about dispersed camping in Death Valley on our Backcountry Camping webpage. Capacity Greenwater Valley Road Site G5 can accommodate a maximum of 3 vehicles and 12 people. For the purposes of capacity, any trailer counts as a vehicle. Access Camping along this corridor requires leaving Dantes View Road, onto the un-improved gravel Furnace Creek Wash Road, then traveling at least one mile and selecting an appropriate camp site. Furnace Creek Wash Road requires moderate clearance, but high clearance (over 8 inches measured from the ground to the lowest part of the undercarriage), as well as 4-wheel drive, is recommended. Sites must be no greater than 50 feet away from the centerline of the road and must have been previously disturbed by other campers. Be careful not to damage plants or wildlife burrows when moving a vehicle; desert tortoises like to huddle beneath vehicles. Full guidance can be found here. Off-road driving is prohibited throughout Death Valley National Park. Fires Constructed fire pits are not allowed in the backcountry. Portable fire pits that burn propane, methane or other gasses are allowed. Fire pans are allowed below 3,000 feet year round and above 3,000 feet between September 16 and June 14, provided the fire does not come in contact with the natural surface and all ash and burnt wood is removed. No wood gathering is allowed and all ashes must be collected. Vegetation There is no shade and creosote ground cover in this site. Views This site provides excellent views of the eastern side of the Black Mountains.”
recreation.gov's note for this site
- Longest rig
- 22 ft
- People
- Up to 12
- Vehicles
- 3 allowed
- Campfires
- Allowed
- Pets
- Allowed
- Check-in
- 12:00 PM
- Check-out 12:00 PM
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.