Homestake Campground (Primitive)
Death Valley, California · 3,773 ft · In Death Valley National Park
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · nps.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 3,773 ft (1,150 m)3,773 ft1,150 m
- Land
- Death Valley National Park
National Park Service
Other campgrounds in Death Valley National Park 15
Nearest first. This park is spread out: the closest is 16 miles away.
- Saline Valley Campground (Primitive)15 sites · Free16 mi
- Panamint Springs Resort Camping & RVCampground · facts not yet known21 mi
- Stovepipe Wells Campground190 sites · $9–$18 a night24 mi
- Stovepipe Wells RV Park14 sites · $40 a night · partial hookups24 mi
- Mesquite Spring Campground40 sites · $10–$20 a night25 mi
- Eureka Dunes Campground (Primitive)7 sites · Free33 mi
Also in the park: 5 backcountry and High Sierra camps · 5 single sites
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- Backcountry camping
- Tent sites
- Toilets
- Hours (24/7)
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About
Extremely remote campsite at 3,785ft of elevation, accessible only by high-clearance vehicles with all-terrain tires. Access from Saline Valley Road requires navigating Lippincott Pass and should only be attempted by experienced 4-wheel drivers. There are no approved toilet facilities at this location and no water available. Pack in all that you need, pack out all that you bring.
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Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Homestake Campground (Primitive): FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny64°45°
- WedSunny75°52°
- ThuSunny77°54°
- FriSunny78°53°
- SatSunny78°53°
Nearby camping
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Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 15 mi
Cottowood Canyon campsite C7
Death Valley, CA · On National Park Service land · Death Valley National Park
- 16 mi
Lower Saline Valley/Warm Springs Campground
Independence, CA · On National Park Service land · Death Valley National Park
- 16 mi
Upper Saline Valley/Warm Springs Campground
Independence, CA · On National Park Service land · Death Valley National Park
Location and contact
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