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Saline Valley Campground (Primitive)

Independence, California · 1,430 ftIn Death Valley National Park

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4 of 8 facts known · nps.gov, checked Oct 10, 2026

Price per night
Freenps.gov, checked Oct 10, 2026
Sites
15From nps.gov · Oct 2026
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Elevation
1,430 ft436 m
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Land
Death Valley National Park

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This is a clothing-optional hot spring area approximately 35 miles from the nearest paved road. A high-clearance vehicle and all-terrain tires are necessary to access this campground and road/weather conditions may necessitate 4-wheel drive. This campground is located at 1,375ft, but requires navigating either North Pass at 7,300ft or South Pass at 5,997ft and may be inaccessible due to winter conditions.

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Weather

National Weather Service

  • TueSunny, 1% chance of rain76°56°
  • WedSunny84°63°
  • ThuSunny90°65°
  • FriSunny88°64°
  • SatSunny89°65°

Nearby camping

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Outside the park, nearest first.

3 more within 25 mi

Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

36.80872, -117.76939
Managed by
National Park ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Independence

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